Safe & Sound Protocol
Coaching, Consultations & Advanced SSP Training
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About
Healing happens when we listen to what our body knows. With SSP, RRP, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing & intuition, I help both clients and providers find clarity, calm, and flow.
I’m Carol Ann Brayley, MSW, RSW, SEP — a Canadianneurodivergent psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner with over 30 years of clinical experience. I specialize in helping neurodiverse families and highly sensitive, complex individuals become more regulated, feel safer in the world, and able to fully embrace their gifts—with fewer meltdowns and more connection.
I’m fully certified by Unyte in the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP), Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP), and iLs Focus, and I’m an officially approved Unyte Mentor for other providers.
In the summer of 2024, I was deeply honoured to support Dr. Stephen Porges, Anthony Gorry, and Unyte in the pilot study for the brand-new Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP). You can learn more about RRP on the Unyte website.
Whether you’re:
• Seeking SSP or RRP for yourself or your child,
• Already working with a provider but want extra support or a second opinion,
• Or you’re a provider yourself seeking consultation, advanced guidance, or tools to enhance your practice…
I’m here to help.
Why work with me?
With SSP or RRP, the provider you choose really matters. These protocols aren’t one-size-fits-all. I’m known for helping even the most sensitive, complex, or misunderstood clients. In fact, Unyte has often referred both clients and providers to me when things feel too complex, when someone needs advanced support, or when things have gone wrong.
I’ve helped several hundred people - from 2-78 years old - experience life-changing results with SSP — including those for whom SSP previously didn’t work or even made things worse.
Along the way, I’ve made some unique discoveries that are now helping other providers and clients worldwide, including:
• The Mini Reset – a simple but powerful way to quickly settle dysregulation, often in real time
• The ability to microdose SSP – delivering it in extremely small, gentle increments for those with extreme sensitivity or complex histories
Too often, SSP is delivered too quickly, especially by providers who haven’t worked with complex systems.
When SSP is titrated gently and responsively, SSP becomes far more effective, more regulating, and far less overwhelming — even for those with extensive trauma or health concerns.
My work has been featured by Unyte:
• November 2022 – Featured SSP provider in a live Unyte-iLs webinar on offering SSP safely and gently to complex clients
• September 2024 – Provider Spotlight speaker for the free recorded Unyte webinar: How Anxiety Manifests in the Nervous System
• October 2024 – Invited expert panelist at a live event in Toronto, interviewed by Jan Winhall, a leading voice in trauma and nervous system work.
I walk this path, too.
I’m not just a practitioner — I’m a neurodivergent, highly sensitive human with complex health concerns. I’ve also raised two amazing neurodivergent kids to adulthood.
In just our immediate family, we’ve navigated:
• LGBQT+ related concerns
• Autism, ADHD (including slow cognitive type), anxiety, and depression
• Selective mutism, Tourette’s syndrome, misophonia, and auditory processing issues
• Brain injury, fibromyalgia, MTHFR mutations, autoimmune conditions, and more
I get it. Deeply. Intuitively. Quickly. You won’t have to explain everything — I’ll already be attuned to what’s going on, often before words are even needed.
What it feels like to work with me:
• Relief, because you won’t have to educate your provider or prove your complexity
• Respect, because I see neurodivergence as a gift to be supported, not a problem to fix
• Creativity, because I find flexible, personalized ways to meet your needs
• Ease, because I can track subtle cues of dysregulation and adjust the process early
• Confidence, because I hold the bigger picture so you can simply show up and heal
And when you’re ready to go further, I offer NeurOptimal Neurofeedback and iLs Focus as natural next steps — all with the same level of care, insight, and customization.
I offer flat rateindependent listening packages for SSP or RRP.
I offer flexible payment plans in either CDN or US currency.
However, if you want a more fully coregulated experience of SSP or RRP, I also have a pay-as-you-go option where we can some even deeper work with me present for all or most of listening, while we also weave in together elements of Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and parts work.
A note about pricing and quality of care
Some low-cost SSP providers offer little support, and I’ve worked with clients who were left dysregulated or abandoned when things got hard. This often creates unexpected added expense requiring seeking help to get things settled again.
With me, you’re not just getting SSP—you’re getting expert support, real-time responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and a compassionate partner who knows how to handle complexity safely. I’ve built my practice around helping people feel deeply supported, seen, and safe throughout the entire journey.
“I thought I was saving money with a low-cost provider. But when things started to unravel, they disappeared—and I was left to pick up the pieces. Finding Carol Ann changed everything. She knew exactly how to help, and for the first time, I felt safe, seen, and supported.”
— Former SSP client, now thriving
Are you a provider?
Whether you’re new to SSP or highly experienced but feeling stuck with complex cases, I offer a range of supports to help you grow in confidence, skill, and ease:
• Individual & group SSP/RRP consultations
• Advanced SSP training, including the option to have your own SSP process expertly guided by me with teaching woven in at no extra cost
• Somatic Experiencing® skills group – Build your nervous system literacy and learn to track physiology more deeply in yourself and others
• Brainspotting sessions – Personalized support to help you regulate your own nervous system, process stuck points or past difficult experiences with SSP/RRP, and work through core beliefs or unresolved trauma that may be quietly limiting your success and confidence as a provider.
• Marketing support – Strategic, heart-centered help to attract more ideal clients, get clearer on your niche, and make your practice more sustainable
• Customizable SSP Practice Forms
• A Deluxe SSP Provider Practice Bundle with substantial savings on my advanced training, consultations, and more
Are you a Neurodivergent Woman?
Whether you are dealing with ADHD, autism, giftedness or other forms of neurodivergence - you are welcome to join my supportive Online Neurodivergent Women's Group.
Your nervous system is unique. Your path should be too. Let’s discover it together.
Process
The information below was written in terms of SSP. However, we follow the same process for RRP. When choosing a combination package, I only charge for the program we begin with initially. When we are ready to start the second approach, I then charge the remaining amount for the package.
Please Read Before Beginning
With the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), it’s possible that some symptoms may temporarily worsen before improving—especially if the nervous system becomes overwhelmed. We do everything we can to prevent this by carefully observing how your system is responding, pausing or slowing the process when needed to keep it gentle and safe.
⏳ Choosing the Right Time to Begin
Ideally, SSP should be started when you (or your child) are not already at your limit. If you’re facing major stressors or upcoming events that could be overwhelming, it might be best to wait. While there are exceptions, it’s always wise to discuss timing with me if you’re unsure.
SSP is most effective when the nervous system feels safe. If there is significant conflict at home, or someone in the household feels threatening or destabilizing to the listener, SSP may be less effective. Please reach out if you’re unsure whether SSP is the right next step right now, or if you’d like guidance on where to start instead.
Whenever possible, choose a time when you can slow down a little—just in case the process gets bumpy and you need space to integrate.
🦷 Medical & Safety Considerations
Please avoid starting SSP if:
• You are about to undergo invasive dental work (e.g., root canal or extraction)
• You’ve had a recent head injury
• You have a seizure disorder and have not been seizure-free for at least one year
If you have any significant medical issues or a history of bipolar depression, please let me know in advance so I can arrange a medical consult if needed.
🎧 Getting Started with SSP
What is described below is the flat rate process for either SSP or RRP. I do have more coregulated pay as you go processes also available.
Independent Listening Delivery Format
• For ages 13 and up, we typically begin with an online session where I observe the start of listening.
• For children 12 and under, I usually meet with the parent to learn more about the child and co-create a plan for how to begin.
After the first session, communication is usually done via email for the rest of the process —unless you are doing a more coregulated pay as you go process which is an available option for adults and teens when working directly with Carol Ann Brayley.
🤝 Coregulation During Listening
SSP is most effective in the context of felt safety. Ideally, the listener should have a calm, trusted support person present during listening—someone who can offer soft eye contact, a gentle smile, or a reassuring presence when needed. This is most often a friend or family member. Sometimes those seeing a therapist or bodyworker regularly may choose to listen with them.
This social engagement supports the nervous system in integrating the SSP experience. While some people begin to feel more socially connected weeks after completing SSP, others begin experiencing this shift during listening.
If you don’t have someone to be present with you, SSP may still be possible—just reach out to discuss alternative support options.
📩 Ongoing Monitoring & Support
Throughout the SSP process, regular email check-ins are essential. Ideally, you’ll check in every day or every few days with updates on changes in areas such as:
• Sleep
• Mood
• Focus
• Energy levels
• Digestion
• Sound sensitivities
• Pain levels
We will basically play detective together, watching for cues as to how your nervous system is responding. I also will teach you how to recognize how much SSP your body wants at each and every step of the way.
⚠️ If you don’t stay in touch or don’t follow your provider’s guidance, SSP may become less effective—or even uncomfortable. Staying connected is key!
📱 Devices & Technology
SSP is delivered through the Unyte app, which works on:
• Smartphones or tablets
• Newer MacBooks with the M1 chip
• Some Chromebooks
🚫 Desktop or standard laptops will not work.
If we’re doing an online session to start for your own listening, you’ll need a second device for the video call (Zoom, etc.) while the app plays SSP music on your primary device.
Please download the app and test your headphone connection before our session. If you haven’t received your app invitation by the day before our meeting, please contact me.
🎧 Headphone Requirements
You’ll need a high-quality pair of over-the-ear headphones for SSP. The requirements:
• No earbuds for SSP
• No noise-cancelling (unless it can be turned off)
• No bass enhancement
• Must fit fully over the ears with padded ear cups
If your headphones aren’t Bluetooth, make sure they can connect to your device. Some setups may require an adapter.
🔊 Recommended models:
OneOdio A70 or A71 are headphones that have been specifically vetted by Unyte as being great inexpensive options for SSP.
If you or your child has difficulty wearing headphones, don’t worry—we have other alternatives. Please contact me to discuss.
💬 Booking & Availability
Due to high demand, I’m not always available to take on new clients directly. You can check my current availability and book online here to see if availability is showing.
If my calendar is full or if you prefer, you may also choose to work with one of my SSP Yoda Informed Associates—highly trained, compassionate providers who often have availability sooner and offer a comparable quality of care at a slightly lower rate.
👉 Click here to view SSP package pricing options
SSP
I’ve supported several hundred people worldwide from ages 2-78 years old with SSP—always gently, safely, and with deep respect for each unique nervous system. Clients have included those with anxiety, autism, giftedness, Tourettes, brain injury, misophonia, Lyme, mold exposure, ADHD, PTSD, sensory issues, tinnitus, psychogenic seizures, long COVID, chronic illness, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ concerns and more. No two journeys are alike, and that’s exactly how I approach this work.
The Safe & Sound Protocol is a 5 hour auditory intervention, created by Stephen Porges, the founder of polyvagal theory.
SSP music has been specially filtered in a way that causes the vagus nerve to become stimulated during listening. SSP music is basically delivering "cues of safety" to the nervous system.
As long as this listening occurs in the context of someone feeling safe and supported, this introduces a calmer, parasympathetic state, and allows someone whose brain may have been constantly scanning for danger to no longer enhance and hyper focus upon lower frequency sounds - the sounds of danger - but instead to shift focus to higher frequency sounds - the sounds of human speech.
SSP listening also helps to improve the functioning of the middle ear muscles which ideally then become better able to filter out background noise to hear the sound of speech, and others sounds of safety.
This changes all come together for example to allow someone to be able to more easily - and often effortlessly, without "trying" or even being aware that they are doing so - to filter out sounds that they previously would have been distressed by.
Areas of Improvement Potentially Arising 2-7 weeks after completion of SSP Core
Reduced anxiety, especially social anxiety
Improved assertiveness and self protectiveness
Increased displays of affection-seeking affection-expressive contact
Increased facial flexibility and expressiveness
Increased body flexibility
Reduced chronic pain
Change in throat tension/sound of voice
Improved eye contact
Reduced repetitive motions and restlessness
Increased feelings of calmness
Hearing changes/reductions in sensory hypersensitivities
Finding transitions much easier
Speech and language improvements
Reduced sensitivity to food tastes and textures/less "picky eating"
Improved reciprocal communication
Thoughts and behavior have more purposeful flow
Improved comprehension
Easier to follow directions
Improved processing speed
Improved organization
Improved dexterity
More active participant in classroom, able to tolerate and overcome challenges
Improved visual focus/tracking
More able to put words to feeling
Able to remain regulated during face to face communication
Improved self-awareness (particularly of emotions),
Improved communication about self (again particularly about emotions),
Decreased panic, fears and phobias
Improved cardiac function
Improvement in breathing patterns.
Able to tolerate busy environments
Increased sense of humor
Improved ability to read social cues
Less easily stressed
Improved digestion
Improved bladder control
Hormonal shifts for women
Concerns related to long covid.
Click here to learn more about what the SSP process with us looks like
Click here to view SSP pricing package options
Click here to view payment plan options
Click here to watch some videos about SSP
Click here to book in to start SSP with an SSP Yoda Informed associate.
Team
All SSP Yoda Informed Associates benefit from direct, ongoing access to my expertise—and I benefit from theirs as well. We each bring our unique strengths to the table and offer SSP internationally at equivalent rates. Jeffi and I are based in Ontario, Canada, and charge in Canadian dollars, while Raizy and Lara are based in the U.S. and charge in the equivalent U.S. currency.
Carol Ann Brayley, MSW, RSW, SEP
SSP Yoda
From the moment I first encountered SSP I became very passionate about it. I learned with SSP very rapidly and lately I feel like I am coming to new understandings about SSP on an almost daily basis, that I believe may at times help to increase its effectiveness.
Raizy Yormark, MSW, LSW, CCC-SLP
SSP Yoda Associate
Raizy is a very welcome addition to the SSP Yoda team. Raizy brings a wealth of experience and unique skill set as someone who is trained as both a trauma therapist and as a speech and language pathologist. She specializes in working with highly sensitive people and those with complex trauma.
Lara Wrigley, Psy D
SSP Yoda Associate
Dr. Lara Wrigley is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of clients at all phases of the life span. She utilizes an integrative model in her approach that includes a focus on relational health, trauma and nervous system regulation. As a member of PSYPACT, she is able to offer insurance reimbursable psychotherapy in most states within the U.S.
Emily Perraut, MA, LLP, CCTP
SSP Yoda Associate
Emily is a licensed psychotherapist and experienced trauma therapist. who has been in practice since 2011. Emily is based near Detroit, Michigan. Emily and I have been friends for a few years, having first connected in online clinical trainings. I didn't know how interested Emily was in SSP until the first time we met in person when I was traveling through Michigan. Emily's intense curiosity and obvious excitement about SSP reminded me very much of myself when I first encountered it. Between my own overwhelming intuitive sense, Emily's already being an experienced, kind, caring and sensitive trauma therapist with a strong sense of social justice - I knew right away she'd make an incredible SSP provider and that I'd love to have her on my team.
Pricing
Work directly with Carol Ann Brayley, MSW, RSW, SEP, or with an SSP Yoda Associate. All SSP Yoda Associate providers are well equipped with the unique modifications Carol Ann has made in relation to SSP, and have ready access to Carol Ann's expertise at no charge, should they wish to consult. They are also extremely skilled all on their own. :)
Carol Ann Brayley, MSW, RSW
View Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) and Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP) pricing when working directly with Carol Ann Brayley.
Learn MoreSSP Yoda Associate Pricing
Receive the benefit of Carol Ann Brayley's expertise while receiving value pricing by working with a highly skilled SSP Yoda Associate.
Learn MorePayment Plans
The following installment payment plans apply to remote delivery of either SSP OR RRP when working with Carol Ann Brayley. Installment plans with SSP Yoda Associate providers can be arranged with them, at their own discretion.
The plans below are for SSP or RRP remote delivery options. We will start with one online session in which I observe the start of listening. After that we stay in touch via email with you checking in with me often so that I can advise you on how to proceed.
SSP or RRP installment plan options in US currency
SSP or RRP installment plan options in CDN currency
APPTs
Please view the Team page to see which practitioner you feel most drawn towards working with.
When you are ready, please feel free to book yourself in with your preferred provider. Or, you can contact Carol Ann Brayley, MSW, RSW, SEP if you have any questions or would like to have a specific provider recommended for yourself or your family.
Providers
SSP & RRP don’t have to be confusing. With a mix of intuition and practical strategy, I’ll help you crack the code for your clients—and grow your confidence and your business along the way.
New!! Brainspotting for SSP & RRP Providers!
Brainspotting (BSP) is a powerful tool to help SSP providers like you process any subconscious barriers that may be getting in the way so that you can begin to truly flourish—personally, professionally, and financially. Interested in both Brainspotting and SSP or RRP consultation? In some situations it may make sense to combine them in the same meeting!
Learn MoreNew!! Provider Marketing Boot Camp
Business Support for Big-Hearted Helpers Stop Struggling. Start Thriving. You’re passionate about helping people. But marketing, pricing, and running a profitable practice? That part feels overwhelming. You don’t have to choose between helping people and running a successful business. You can do both!
Learn MoreTwo Day Online SSP Training: Elevate your SSP Practice to the Next Level
Now available as a fully bookmarked Zoom recording, this advanced training gives you practical, real-world insights you won’t find anywhere else. Your purchase also includes exclusive access to a private online community of SSP Yoda Informed Providers for continued learning and support. Click here to learn more and join us
Learn MoreRest & Restore Protocol (RRP) Info Webinar
Are you a new RRP provider who is excited to offer Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP) but unsure where to start? Feeling like you have more questions than answers? As a provider who assisted with the RRP pilot study, I’ve spent several months exploring how to deliver RRP effectively—especially for complex clients. In this webinar, I share what I’ve learned so you can feel clearer, more prepared, and ready to support your clients. You don’t have to figure it out alone—get the guidance you need and start offering RRP with confidence! 🎵💛
Learn MoreGroup SSP & RRP Consultations
Are you an SSP and/or RRP provider looking for ongoing support, professional guidance, and collaboration with like-minded practitioners? My online group consultation meetings are designed to help you deepen your understanding, refine your practice, and navigate challenges while working with clients using the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) & Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP). Please join us!
Learn MoreIndividual SSP & RRP Consultations
In individual sessions, I use both my clinical expertise and strong intuition to quickly zero in on what’s most helpful for you or your clients. We can even incorporate Brainspotting to deepen insight, resolve blocks, and boost your confidence. As an approved Unyte mentor and certified RRP provider, I bring unique perspectives drawn from my extensive experience with SSP and my evolving expertise with Rest & Restore Protocol.
Learn MoreDeluxe Package for SSP Providers
Ready to fast-track your SSP practice? Get a 20% discount when you bundle these high-impact supports: ✔️ Your own expertly guided SSP process with Carol Ann Brayley, MSW, RSW, SEP ✔️ Elevate Your SSP Practice to the Next Level training recording ✔️ All customizable SSP Practice Forms ✔️ Plus, enjoy 20% off all Group SSP Consultations for a full year
Learn MoreSSP Provider Shop
New! Editable, Customizable SSP Practice Forms Designed to support your confidence, clarity, and ease as a Safe & Sound Protocol provider. These professional, ready-to-use forms save you time and help you deliver SSP with greater consistency and confidence—whether you’re just starting out or refining your practice. Click here to explore the full bundle and some other great options as well.
Learn MoreRegulate & Restore: Somatic Experiencing® Skills Group for Provider Self-Care & Client Support
Enhance both your life and your practice with simple Somatic Experiencing (SE) orienting skills designed to support nervous system regulation and integration. Master practical techniques to cultivate grounding, co-regulation, and resilience—empowering you and your clients to experience better therapeutic outcomes and a greater sense of well-being.
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Groups
Group programs now available. Wonderful at any time including before, during or after Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) and other services. Covered under extended health plans that cover social workers in Ontario.
Online Group SSP & RRP Practitioner Consultations
Are you an SSP and/or RRP provider looking for ongoing support, professional guidance, and collaboration with like-minded practitioners? My online group consultation meetings are designed to help you deepen your understanding, refine your practice, and navigate challenges while working with clients using the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) & Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP). Please join us!
Learn MoreOnline Neurodivergent Women's Group
Are you Interested in connecting with other women who identify as experiencing ADHD, being on the spectrum, giftedness and/or other types of neurodivergence? Come for the co-regulation, stay for the shared laughter and “me too” moments! Whether you have been recently diagnosed, have been living with a diagnosis for a while or strongly recognize yourself as neurodivergent, please join us.
Learn MoreOnline Somatic Experiencing (SE) Skills Group for SSP Providers
Enhance both your life and your practice with simple Somatic Experiencing (SE) orienting skills designed to support nervous system regulation and integration. Master practical techniques to cultivate grounding, co-regulation, and resilience—empowering you and your clients to experience better therapeutic outcomes and a greater sense of well-being.
Learn MoreNF
NeurOptimal neurofeedback is one of many fantastic options to follow SSP with, to allow further nervous system settling and integration. Fees often covered within the limits of your extended health plan. Free delivery available to many areas & significant discounts available. No hidden fees. Please enquire for details.
With NeurOptimal neurofeedback, our focus is upon restoring brain resilience and flexibility.
NeurOptimal is easy to use, safe and gentle. It does not require first having any kind of assessment, or complicated and expensive brain mapping as, with NeurOptimal, the brain is in charge.
During NeurOptimal sessions, no frequencies are sent to the brain. The system is on a tablet, and five sensors are attached to the scalp and ears.
The sensors monitor brain functioning. During sessions, music - or children's TV shows or movies, if desired - are playing through the tablet. When the sensors detect that the brain is about to shift from one state to another, there will be a little crackle or gap in the audio - kind of like a record "skip".
Because this pattern keeps happening over and over again, the brain begins to recognize it is being given feedback about itself.
It's kind of like if we had been doing yoga our whole life but we had never had a mirror in front us. Then one day a mirror appears and all at once we can see that our downward dog has been a bit "off".
By increasing the brain's awareness of what it has been doing, it gives the brain a chance to course correct. The brain itself decides what it does with that information and how it wants to proceed.
Because the brain is in charge with this system, there does not tend to be any risk of side effects as the brain does not tend to push itself faster than it is ready to go.
Neurofeedback is not considered either a treatment or a therapy but rather a form of brain training - basically it is like "going to the gym" for the brain. However, when we optimize brain functioning an extremely wide range of areas have the potential for improvement as the brain helps to mediate every other system of the body. Areas such as mood, sleep, nervous system, memory, cognition, immune system, energy levels, digestion, allergies, focus, emotional regulation, headaches including migraines, and more are all areas where improvements may occur.
Although there has not yet been time for adequate research to be done, there have been many anecdotal reports in relation to long covid.
During sessions, you can simply relax. Taking naps, reading, answering emails, playing games on a phone or tablet are all completely fine during NeurOptimal sessions. This system has been used on patients in comas with positive results. Sometimes parents of small children on the spectrum may run sessions on their children during sleep. Kids who struggle with homework, often find their homework much easier when they do it while having a NeurOptimal session.
NeurOptimal Pricing
Those accessing NeurOptimal with me who are based in Ontario and have extended health plans that cover social workers, may be reimbursed for their sessions, within the limits of their plan.
NeurOptimal Rental System Packages
Discounts and free local delivery within many areas of Ontario are often available, please enquire for details.
Unlimited sessions, over 2 weeks.....$650
Unlimited sessions, over 4 weeks.....$1150
Unlimited sessions, over 8 weeks.....$1800
Unlimited sessions, over 12 weeks...$2400
Feel free to share your sessions with friends and family. If a child is doing brain training it is ideal if at least one parent is also having sessions.
When people do brain training together they tend to "synch up" better and feel more connected. As we begin to improve we are able to support the improvements of others.
Neurofeedback units are also available for purchase. Should you choose to purchase your own unit after renting one from me, I will rebate up to $100 of your rental fee. Please enquire for details prior to purchasing.
iLs
iLs Focus is another wonderful offering from Unyte-iLs, the SSP company. iLs Focus is wonderful for kids and adults alike. Helpful for those who are neurodivergent, those with auditory processing disorders, a history of trauma, acquired brain injury and more. Another wonderful option to either follow SSP with, or prepare for SSP.
With Focus we combine specially-treated music, bone conduction headphones, and air conduction technology together with physical movement.
This allows Focus to support brain integration and skill-building for anyone. It is wonderful for those with sensory-motor and neurodevelopmental challenges.
Those with concerns such as autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, auditory & sensory processing disorders, brain injury, trauma, sensory sensitivities, sound sensitivities, and more.
Ideal for both children and adults, the Focus System is easily integrated together with other modalities that may be being accessed.
Focus is also easily integrated into daily life.
Ideally iLs Focus is listened to for approximately 3-5 hours per week. Sessions can be done in either 30 minute or one hour increments.
For each full hour of listening, ideally about 15 minutes of special Focus "activities" will be done. These are things such as standing on one leg, tossing a bean bag, playing with a ball, using a balance board, and more.
Over the course of the listening program(s), as brain functioning is improved, the activities will become easier. As this happen the level of challenging with each activity is raised slightly and, as the higher levels are fully mastered, we then move on to new activities.
For the remainder of each hour of listening, both. kids and adults move on to doing other things. For adults this could involve tidying the house, doing yard work, cooking, getting ready for work, going for walks, etc...
For kids this may be different forms of playing. Using fine motor and gross motor skills by doing things such as playing with toys, drawing or colouring, gently bouncing on a mini trampoline, going for a walk, riding a bike, climbing, and more.
iLs Focus includes:
Calming Program
Sensory & Motor Program
Concentration & Attention Program
Reading & Auditory Processing Program
Two Optimal Performance Programs
A Playbook and Integration Kit for movement activities
The process begins with a brief written assessment to determine which of the included Focus programs may be relevant for you or your child.
Programs can be combined and condensed in order to shorten overall timeline.
Pricing
NEW!! Focus has moved to a digital delivery format which now allows me to supervise remote use of Unyte-iLs Focus to people located virtually anywhere.
For those within Canada, I do have a few physical iLs Focus systems on hand so those could be used instead of the app, and no purchase of the activity pack mentioned below, would be necessary.
To receive Focus through the new app - accessible from almost any location - you will also need to purchase an "activity" pack from the Unyte-iLs company for $299 US.
The activity pack includes: an amplifier, bone-conducting headphones, waist pack, balance board, 2 bean bags, 1 racket ball, 1 tethered tennis ball, headband, Playbook, manual and carry bag. You then own the activity pack and, if at some point you no longer have use for it, it can be resold - I will be interested in purchasing some activity packs back from clients myself.
You will use the activity pack together with your own device onto which the Focus app has been downloaded.
Monthly fee (pay as you go): $240 CDN (approx $177 US)
6 month access: $960 (approx $710 US)
12 month access: $1620 (approx $1225 US)
Six and 12 month plans can be broken down into monthly instalments.
Family Discounts:
Additional family members accessing iLs Focus within the same time period are 50% off.
F.A.Q
Answers to frequently asked questions about SSP. If you have a question that is not answered here, please get in touch!
Videos
Videos about the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)
What to Expect
Blog
In this post, I share the joy of a recent session with a Safe & Sound Protocol provider, where I combined Brainspotting with bite-sized SSP consultation in a deeply intuitive and healing. We were both teary at different points as we witnessed her reclaiming her confidence and more of who she really is. It’s a story about following what resonates, trusting the process, and the quiet magic that happens when healing is supported from the inside out.
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Worried about “side effects” with SSP? You’re not alone—but what many call side effects are actually signs of a nervous system in motion. In this post, I share why I get excited (not alarmed) by temporary dysregulation, how exquisitely sensitive clients often respond most powerfully, and why titration is the key to success. Whether you’re a provider or a client, this perspective might just shift how you view the process—and the possibilities.
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A heartfelt personal account of my transformative journey with the Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP). I have experienced many profound improvements. Along the way it was a gradual, almost imperceptible process with some dysregulation along the way. Once processed and settled, that dysregulation lead to even deeper healing.
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What if productivity isn’t about pushing through but about working with your natural rhythm? In this post, I share how a day of following my instincts—repotting plants, building LEGO flowers, and walking my dogs—led to more creativity, inspiration, and progress than forcing myself to work. This shift, influenced by the Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP) and embracing my neurodivergence, has helped me move away from rigid expectations and toward a more compassionate, effective way of working. Read on to see why rest isn’t the opposite of productivity—it’s a key part of it.
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A story about how an interaction with a warm, funny personable nurse affected my nervous system during a time of stress and fear, in a way that mirrors what the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) does for our physiology.
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Have you heard of RRP and are wondering what all of the excitement is about? I was lucky enough to help this past summer with a pilot study for this brand new auditory intervention designed to revitalize your body, refresh your mind, and restore your energy naturally.
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Watch the recording of "How Anxiety Manifests in the Nervous System". Unyte Health welcomed Carol Ann Brayley, neurodivergent clinical social worker, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and expert Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) provider to this Provider Spotlight webinar. This session highlighted her clinical use of the SSP within the context of anxiety, the nervous system and physical health. Exploring the evolutionary basis of anxiety and what happens to our nervous system when we’re anxious, this webinar shared considerations for approaching SSP delivery with anxious clients and how their nervous system may respond. We discussed how the SSP can lessen anxiety by cultivating an internal state of safety and social engagement and discussed practical success stories. You can expect to learn: What the purpose of anxiety is and how it can manifest in the body and nervous system. Strategies for grounding anxious clients. Effective SSP titration for maximized therapeutic impact. How adding the SSP can add to your practice.
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People often wonder what activities are OK to do during SSP listening. Carol Ann Brayley, MSW, RSW, SEP recognized expert in delivering SSP to the most complex people discusses various possibilities.
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By sending cues of safety To our physiology, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) has the potential to improve or resolve extremely diverse physical and mental health related symptoms with no diagnostic process being necessary.
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Carol Ann Brayley, MSW, RSW, SEP discusses common fears and concerns in relation to trying SSP, how to maximize the effectiveness of SSP while preventing dysregulation from occurring, what to look for in an SSP provider, and more.
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There are many different - and equally wonderful - approaches to how SSP is offered. Some providers are present for all of SSP listening. Some are not present for any of their client's SSP listening. And some use a hybrid approach to delivering SSP where the provider may be present at some times but not others. Read more to understand the pros and cons of different approaches.
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Regardless of the level of complexity or sensitivity of the individual, Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) can be an incredibly effective and positively life changing approach for almost anyone when SSP delivery is carefully titrated to the nervous system of the individual. However, there is also significant risk that SSP can become incredibly uncomfortable or that someone can be less in a (most often, temporarily) much worse situation, when someone chooses to work with a provider who is less well informed about SSP. Learn what things to watch for and how to recognize if a provider you are considering accessing SSP through is likely to be a good choice for you and your family.
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