Blog #safe and sound protocol

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A brief explanation of how Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) helps achieve better nervous system regulation.

An overview of the importance of SSP being titrated to the specific nervous system of the individual, and how I arrived to the discovery of Microdosing SSP.

The feedback received in relation to Elevate Your SSP Practice to the Next Level - Online Two Day Advanced Training for SSP Providers was overwhelmingly positive.

SSP Providers: Learn how to successfully titrate SSP delivery while using innovative "hacks" with SSP, so that even your most sensitive clients can enjoy gentle and highly effective Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) processes.

Read the long list of areas that can potentially improve with SSP

An update on Amy and Jasper's latest response to SSP. Jasper has suddenly had a huge burst of affection - his response on previous rounds of SSP were milder. This has really taught me the benefits of repeating SSP.

Read how Amy, a 5 month old puppy with anxious aggressive barking and sound sensitivity, is responding to her first round of SSP.