Evidence-based listening intervention designed to reduce stress and auditory sensitivity while enhancing social engagement and resilience
The Safe and Sound Protocol is an evidence-based listening intervention designed to reduce stress and auditory sensitivity while enhancing social engagement and resilience.
Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges based on Polyvagal Theory, SSP uses specially filtered music to help calm the nervous system and improve emotional regulation.
SSP works by using prosodic vocal music that has been processed to emphasise specific sound frequencies. This helps to train the neural pathways involved in:
The protocol is delivered through headphones over a series of sessions and can be used with people of all ages—from children to adults.
SSP can support individuals experiencing:
SSP is suitable for:
The program involves listening to specially processed music through headphones over a series of sessions. The filtered music helps activate the neural pathways involved in four key areas:
Enhancing the ability to listen and process sound in the environment
Activating feelings of safety and calm in the nervous system
Supporting connection and social engagement with others
Improving emotional regulation and reducing reactivity
Sessions: Typically 30-60 minutes
Delivery: In your home, our clinic, or via telehealth
Frequency: Determined based on individual needs and response
Supervision: Delivered by certified SSP practitioner (Krystina)
At Clarity Pathways, we've seen firsthand how nervous system regulation is foundational to behaviour support, emotional wellbeing, and overall quality of life.
When the nervous system is in a state of chronic stress or dysregulation, it impacts everything—from how we process sensory information to how we connect with others, manage emotions, and respond to challenges.
Krystina is a certified SSP practitioner and is passionate about integrating this powerful, evidence-based tool into our holistic approach to support. SSP complements our behaviour support and dietetics services beautifully—because when the nervous system feels safe, meaningful change becomes possible.
We're currently building our SSP program and want to hear from you!
No obligation—just your interest helps us plan.
Join the SSP WaitlistWe're happy to discuss whether SSP might be suitable for you or your loved one. Contact us for a no-obligation chat:
Clarity Pathways is committed to expanding our services to meet community needs. Your interest and feedback help us grow in the right direction.
While you're waiting for SSP to launch, we're currently accepting clients for:
For challenging behaviours, emotional regulation, social skills, and quality of life support
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