I administer the SSP with clients both in person and via Telehealth, both individually and in groups.
THE PROCESS:
The SSP consists of 5 hours of listening, divided over approximately 10 listening sessions.
We begin with an intake phone call to determine whether the SSP is indicated at this time.
If so, we begin treatment with 90-minute initial session which includes
an assessment of current symptoms and nervous system regulation. I will recommend the amount of listening to be done in each session (usually between 10-30 minutes).
We then proceed to sessions including listening to the SSP and processing the experience. Recommended listening time per session may fluctuate throughout treatment based on the individual's nervous system response to the listening. The SSP's effectiveness results from putting the "Safe" before the "Sound."
Often people complete the entire protocol within10-12 hours. Others proceed more slowly and engage over a longer period of time. Please understand that we proceed at the pace of your nervous system, as pushing can flood the nervous system and be counter-productive and even harmful.
In cases of sensory overload, severe trauma history, reduced ability to regulate too much information, we slow the administration and/or couple SSP with other therapies, such as EMDR, Transforming Touch, or Somatic Experiencing.
COST:
I charge my hourly rate of $170 for SSP preparation and administration.
WHERE TO START:
I offer a free 15 minute phone screening plus consultation during which I’ll ask a few questions that would let us know if the SSP is not recommended at this time and give you an opportunity to ask any further questions to get a feel of whether you’d like to proceed.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Changes occur from day one upwards to 2-3 months after the protocol has been completed.
- Social Connection
- Social Engagement System – improved eye contact, understanding of speech, tone, and facial expressions, reciprocal social interactions, decreasing social withdrawal. Improvements in behavior regulation hypo/hyperarousal, anxiety, reactivity, flooding/overwhelm, distractibility, and impulsiveness.
- Physiological State
- Autonomic Nervous system – improves vagal regulation which is responsible for digestion, sleep, and state regulation
- Sensory Sensitivity
- improves one’s ability to decipher human speech from background sounds and hearing in both ears.
To learn more about the SSP:
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Here are some case study testimonials for the SSP experience:
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