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We Now Offer the Safe and Sound Protocol

Tina Payne Bryson, PhD

Tina Payne Bryson, PhD

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We are proud to announce that we now offer the Safe and Sound Protocol at the Center for Connection for kids who need help with regulating their emotions.

Based on years of research by Dr. Stephen Porges, the Safe and Sound Protocol is a 5-day therapeutic listening program designed to help increase the social engagement system in children and adults while simultaneously calming the nervous system. We must be regulated and organized in order to understand language and engage socially with one another!

SSP is a great way to help children and adults move through major transitions (such as starting school, starting a new job, going on vacation) and prepare for participation in other therapeutic interventions. Visit the Integrated Listening System (iLs) website for more information.

Dr. Jamie Chaves, OTD, OTR/L, SWC at the Center for Connection, can now administer the SSP, which can only be done by a professional who has participated in the training. Interested participants will commit to five (5) consecutive days of listening to the 60-minute sessions (which can be broken up into two 30-minute sessions with a short break in between, if necessary). The cost of the 5-day intervention is $1,000.

Please contact Dr. Chaves directly for more information or to participate in the program.

Note that this intervention is not meant to replace other forms of therapy–it is designed to be used in an adjunctive manner.

Tina Payne Bryson, PhD

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Tina Payne Bryson, PhD

Tina Payne Bryson, PhD is the founder of The Center for Connection, a New York Times bestselling author, and a leading expert in child development and parenting.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Safe and Sound Protocol

What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a five-day therapeutic listening program developed by Dr. Stephen Porges. It uses specially filtered music to help stimulate the vagus nerve and support the body's ability to feel calm and connected.

Who can benefit from the Safe and Sound Protocol?

The SSP can help children and adults who struggle with emotional regulation, social engagement, or sensory sensitivities. It is often used alongside other therapies like occupational therapy or psychotherapy.

How does it work?

Your child listens to specially processed music through headphones for about 30 minutes a day over five consecutive days. The music is designed to exercise the neural pathways that help the nervous system shift from a state of defense to a state of safety and connection.

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