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Safe & Sound Protocol

At CPJ Counseling, we offer the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), an innovative, evidence-based auditory intervention designed to help regulate your nervous system. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and rooted in Polyvagal Theory, SSP targets and enhances emotional resilience, reduces anxiety, and improves social engagement—all through the power of sound.

Do you struggle with..

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Feeling safe

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Falling Asleep

Shutting Down

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Managing Stress

What is the Safe & Sound Protocol?

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a five-hour therapeutic listening intervention designed to calm the nervous system and improve how you connect with the world. By listening to specially filtered music, SSP stimulates the vagus nerve, which plays a vital role in regulating emotional and physiological states. This process helps you achieve a sense of safety, opening the door to better communication, self-regulation, and overall mental health.

Safe and Sound Protocol Subscription Plans

These plans are designed for clients who want ongoing access to SSP, with options ranging from self-directed listening to consistent clinician support.

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Bronze Plan (Self-Directed)

$69/month

Remote access to the Unyte SSP platform. No clinician sessions included. 

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Best for: clients comfortable with independent listening.

 

Includes:

  • SSP app access

  • Email-based guidance

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Silver Plan (Guided Support)

$89/month

Includes SSP app access plus one 30-minute monthly check-in delivered via telehealth, phone, email, or secure portal message.

 

Best for: clients wanting light clinical support.

 

Includes:

  • SSP app access

  • 1 monthly check-in (30 min)

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Gold Plan (Enhanced Support)

$149/month

Includes SSP app access and three 30-minute check-ins per month.

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Best for: clients seeking more consistent support and guidance.

 

Includes:

  • SSP app access

  • 3 monthly check-ins (30 min each)

  • Ongoing troubleshooting and adjustments

What to expect in Safe and Sound Protocol therapy

Session-based options to begin, support, or integrate your SSP experience.

Safe and Sound Protocol

Intake / Initial SSP Assessment

A comprehensive intake session to assess baseline nervous system regulation, review relevant history, and create a personalized SSP plan.

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Focus areas:

  • Emotional regulation

  • Anxiety assessment

  • Trauma-informed history review

  • Personalized SSP planning

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Standalone SSP Session

A clinician-guided listening session that includes a 30-minute check-in followed by 30–45 minutes of SSP listening via Unyte. Ideal for clients who prefer pay-per-session support.

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Focus areas:

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Anxiety reduction

  • Social engagement

  • Co-regulation skills

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SSP Check-In

A brief support session for clients actively using SSP. This is not a full listening session and can be used as supplemental support.

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Focus areas:

  • Progress monitoring

  • Listening adherence

  • Troubleshooting

  • Brief regulation guidance

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SSP Add-On (During Therapy Session)

Optional SSP integration during an existing therapy session.

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Focus areas:

  • Regulation support

  • Sensory readiness

  • Emotional stabilization

A consultation can help determine the most supportive starting point for your nervous system and goals.

The SSP is a research-based therapy showing significant results in just five hours in the following areas:

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ADHD

Anxiety 

Depression

PTSD

Irritability

Trauma Recovery

Auditory Sensitivity

Stress

Sleep
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How does SSP work? 

SSP works by delivering filtered music through headphones, which interacts directly with the vagus nerve. This gentle stimulation helps to reduce the physiological response to stress, improve emotional control, and enhance your ability to engage socially. The protocol is non-invasive and can be administered both in-person and remotely.

During the sessions, you will listen to soothing, specially curated music designed to calm the body's fight-or-flight response and facilitate a state of relaxation and safety. This enables deeper engagement in therapy and promotes long-lasting emotional resilience.

Benefits of SSP 

 

  • Improved Emotional Regulation: Experience better control over your emotions and reactions to stress.
     

  • Improve Relationships: SSP fosters improved communication and connection with others by calming social engagement systems.
     

  • Reduction in Anxiety, Stress and PTSD Symptoms: The protocol helps alleviate symptoms associated with trauma, anxiety, and PTSD.
     

  • Increased Resilience: Strengthen your nervous system’s ability to handle everyday stressors and challenges.

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Proof it Works

Click the Links below to read case studies and journal articles detailing evidenced based research on the effectiveness of SSP.

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