SSP: Safely Rewire Your Nervous System Through Scientifically Filtered Music
FAQ for the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
Q: What Does the SSP Listening Program Feel Like?
A: Because the SSP stimulates the Vagus Nerve, middle ear and other cranial nerves, participants often feel it working. It is important for the client to GO SLOW and not overwhelm the nervous system.
The trained professional administering the SSP (which will then be the client or parent at home)
will watch for indicators that the nervous system is receiving stimuli and will pause the program after the participant experiences one (or more) of the following:
Q: What Does the SSP Listening Program Feel Like?
A: Because the SSP stimulates the Vagus Nerve, middle ear and other cranial nerves, participants often feel it working. It is important for the client to GO SLOW and not overwhelm the nervous system.
The trained professional administering the SSP (which will then be the client or parent at home)
will watch for indicators that the nervous system is receiving stimuli and will pause the program after the participant experiences one (or more) of the following:
- Warmth, tingling or mild discomfort (temporarily) in the ear or forehead
- A yawn, sigh, eye lid flutter, burp, tummy gurgle or giggle
- New temporary tension, emotion or tearfulness
Q: I already have a therapist (or am not seeing one at all). Do I have to see one of your therapists for therapy in order to do the SSP?
A: No. You do not have to be a therapy client of ours to receive the SSP. SSP is not counseling therapy. If you are currently in therapy in another practice, you can receive SSP with us and still keep your previous provider.
Q: When will I see results?
A: Some see results after the first session, while others see results farther into the program. Clients will take pre-tests and post-tests to help gauge progress. Changes in the nervous system are still occurring a month after completing the SSP. Post tests are scheduled a month after completing the program to help monitor success. Some report dramatic changes while others are more subtle.
Q: How often can the SSP be repeated?
A: If needed, the SSP may be completed again in 6 months using the same method as before.
Q: Does insurance cover the SSP? What about Health Savings and Flex accounts?
A: If the SSP is utilized DURING a therapy session, the session itself can be coded for therapy. The SSP in this scenario is seen as a tool being used during session. Sessions that only include SSP administration can not be coded for insurance reimbursement. Health Savings account and Flexible Spending account cards can be used to help cover the expenses of the SSP program.
A: No. You do not have to be a therapy client of ours to receive the SSP. SSP is not counseling therapy. If you are currently in therapy in another practice, you can receive SSP with us and still keep your previous provider.
Q: When will I see results?
A: Some see results after the first session, while others see results farther into the program. Clients will take pre-tests and post-tests to help gauge progress. Changes in the nervous system are still occurring a month after completing the SSP. Post tests are scheduled a month after completing the program to help monitor success. Some report dramatic changes while others are more subtle.
Q: How often can the SSP be repeated?
A: If needed, the SSP may be completed again in 6 months using the same method as before.
Q: Does insurance cover the SSP? What about Health Savings and Flex accounts?
A: If the SSP is utilized DURING a therapy session, the session itself can be coded for therapy. The SSP in this scenario is seen as a tool being used during session. Sessions that only include SSP administration can not be coded for insurance reimbursement. Health Savings account and Flexible Spending account cards can be used to help cover the expenses of the SSP program.
A Tiered Approach to the SSP Program
SSP 8 Week Starter Package: $550
Fees for the SSP go towards SSP certification, collaboration the therapist may need to do to offer sound treatment, access to the music list, software and app as well as the provider’s time spent.
The program consists of 5 progressive hours of engineered musical content. It is important to recognize that although a client may feel completely calm and symptom free in hour 2, somewhere in hour 5 for example might trigger internal reactions. Having built in support is important for success and overall feelings of safety. Additional clinician led listening sessions may be purchased at a $50 per listening session.
Remember. Every nervous system is different. Some can do 30 minutes a day while others can only do 2 minutes. Some can move through the program quickly, while others take a few months. You and your clinician will observe your nervous system and go at a pace safe for you and your healing.
Payment Plan and Cancellation Policy
The SSP can be paid in full the date of your first appointment, or half can be paid at the first appointment. The second payment will be charged to your card on file 3 weeks after your first payment. If you decide within the first week that SSP is not right for you, you may cancel the full treatment program and receive 50% of the total cost refunded back you.
Fees for the SSP go towards SSP certification, collaboration the therapist may need to do to offer sound treatment, access to the music list, software and app as well as the provider’s time spent.
- Pre and post tests to measure symptoms and success
- Access to 5 hours of SSP playlists via an app
- 1, 30 minute virtual session with a clinician to discuss program and administer 1st session
- 1 SSP virtual session together with a clinician on day 2
- 1 SSP virtual session together with a clinician on day 3
- 1 SSP virtual session together with a clinician at the onset of hour 3
- 1 SSP virtual session together with a clinician at the onset of hour 5
- Bi-Weekly check-ins via private messaging (PM) during the 1st 8 weeks
- 1 Follow up 30 minute check in after the program is complete
- Education about the SSP protocol
- Tips to watch for while self administering the program to yourself or a child
- BONUS: Access to 75+ different pre-recorded meditation videos for the tween/teen/adult client or parent to aid in the regulation process (help you stay calm and teach your body to find balance)
- Add family members to the same 8 week process for $150/ea
- Clients can continue past 8 weeks if needed with bi-weekly PM checkins for $50/mo with $25 extra per extra family member
- Clients in a therapeutic relationship with a trained SSP provider may receive a discount for sessions that occur during an already established therapy appointment. Ask your therapist for more details.
The program consists of 5 progressive hours of engineered musical content. It is important to recognize that although a client may feel completely calm and symptom free in hour 2, somewhere in hour 5 for example might trigger internal reactions. Having built in support is important for success and overall feelings of safety. Additional clinician led listening sessions may be purchased at a $50 per listening session.
Remember. Every nervous system is different. Some can do 30 minutes a day while others can only do 2 minutes. Some can move through the program quickly, while others take a few months. You and your clinician will observe your nervous system and go at a pace safe for you and your healing.
Payment Plan and Cancellation Policy
The SSP can be paid in full the date of your first appointment, or half can be paid at the first appointment. The second payment will be charged to your card on file 3 weeks after your first payment. If you decide within the first week that SSP is not right for you, you may cancel the full treatment program and receive 50% of the total cost refunded back you.