The Safe and Sound Protocol
At Eden Wellness, we offer the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) — a gentle, evidence-based listening therapy that helps your nervous system feel safer and more settled.
Using specially filtered music, SSP supports emotional regulation, reduces sound sensitivities, and makes social connection feel easier. Rooted in Polyvagal Theory, it’s like a soft reset for your body and mind.
Perfect for kids and adults dealing with anxiety, trauma, or sensory overwhelm — and it can be done in person or from home.
5 Ways SSP Supports Your Healing
1. Feel calmer and more at ease in daily life
Gently helps your nervous system move out of fight-or-flight, so you can relax, breathe easier, and feel more present.
2. Strengthen connection with yourself and others
By supporting regulation, SSP can make it easier to engage socially, communicate clearly, and build healthier relationships.
3. Support focus and emotional balance
Reduce overwhelm, improve attention, and navigate daily stressors with more resilience and steadiness.
4. Complement talk therapy or other healing work
Works alongside other therapies by helping your body feel safer and more open to change and insight.
5. Easy, gentle, and non-invasive
No medication or complex techniques — just specially filtered music, guided by a trained therapist, that supports your nervous system from the inside out.
Feel more at ease. Think with more clarity. Connect more deeply.
The Safe and Sound Protocol is an evidence-informed approach that has been shown to meaningfully support improvements in:
Social & Emotional Difficulties
Auditory Sensitivities
Anxiety
Trauma/PTSD
Inattention/ADHD
Stress
Depression
Overall Mood/Behavioral Dysregulation
How The Safe and Sound Protocol Works
The Safe and Sound Protocol is offered through an easy-to-use phone app that plays specially filtered music, which you’ll listen to using over-the-ear headphones.
There are playlists designed for both adults and children, featuring familiar and sometimes new musical tracks. You can listen quietly or combine the experience with calming activities like coloring or gentle crafting — though we recommend avoiding screens, reading, or exercise during listening.
The Core program includes about five hours of listening, usually spread over several weeks. Your pace and session length are personalized to your needs and how your nervous system responds — letting your body gently guide the process.
After completing the core protocol, the Balance playlist can be used to help you maintain calm and regulation in daily life.
An initial screening helps your provider recommend the program that best matches your goals and situation.
Further information on The Safe and Sound Protocol can be found on their informational website - whatisthessp.com.
The Safe & Sound Protocol Program Plans
Begin your journey with therapist support and gentle guidance to help your nervous system find calm.
Calm
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50-minute intake session to get to know you, your goals, and your needs
90-minute group session introducing polyvagal theory and how it supports healing
Education on co-regulation and self-soothing tools you can use daily
Initial SSP listening session (remote or in-person) to help you get started comfortably
Access to the full 5-hour Safe and Sound Protocol listening program
Personalized listening schedule tailored to your pace and comfort level
Regular therapist check-ins to monitor your progress and adjust as needed
Self-reflection tools to help you track changes, notice shifts, and celebrate growth
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This program is perfect for anyone who’s feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or simply out of sync — and wants to begin gently, with steady therapist support. It’s ideal for:
Children, teens, or adults experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, stress, or sensory sensitivities
Clients new to nervous system work who want structure and guidance
Families looking for a safe, supported introduction to the Safe and Sound Protocol
Those seeking practical tools for co-regulation and daily calm without the intensity of a more comprehensive program
Connect
Go further with tailored guidance and steady support to help you find balance and connection.
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Weekly 30-minute individual therapy or coaching sessions during your listening phase, for ongoing support and reflection
Written progress summary & recommendations after finishing the listening program
Personalized co-regulation plan to use with family or in daily life
Access to additional calming tools: guided meditations, mindfulness scripts, or creative exercises
Optional caregiver/spouse/partner check-in session (for child/teen clients) to support shared understanding and strategies
3 month access to the SSP Balance playlist — gentle follow-up listening you can use anytime to maintain calm and regulation
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This program is perfect for anyone who’s feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or out of sync — and wants steady, therapist-guided support plus a little more structure along the way. It’s ideal for:
Individuals with mild to moderate anxiety, stress, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities
Those who are already in talk therapy and want to add nervous system support to deepen their progress
Families who’d like to stay involved and supported as their child or teen goes through the program
Anyone who feels more comfortable with regular therapist oversight and check-ins during the process
Fully immerse in a therapist-led program designed for lasting calm, deeper healing, and full transformation.
Thrive
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Weekly 50-minute talk therapy sessions (remote or in-person) to process, reflect, and integrate your experience while completing the 5-hour listening protocol
Therapist-guided SSP listening sessions to help you feel safe and supported every step of the way
6 months of access to the SSP Balance playlist so you can continue nurturing calm and regulation long after finishing the core program
Up to 3 caregiver/spouse/partner sessions to support co-regulation, answer questions, and strengthen home practice
Follow-up 50-minute booster session 1–3 months after completion
Outcome tracking with standardized measures
Written progress summary & recommendations after finishing the listening program
Personalized co-regulation plan to use with family or in daily life
Access to additional calming tools: guided meditations, mindfulness scripts, or creative exercises
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This program is perfect for anyone who’s living with deeper or long-standing challenges — and wants comprehensive, therapist-led support woven into every step. It’s ideal for:
Individuals with complex trauma, chronic anxiety, or significant sensory processing difficulties
Those who would benefit from weekly talk therapy alongside the Safe and Sound Protocol for deeper healing and integration
Families seeking a fully supported, wraparound approach to help their child or teen feel safer and more regulated at home and in daily life
Anyone wanting long-term tools, follow-up care, and therapist guidance beyond the listening phase to support lasting change
Some components of our SSP packages may be eligible for insurance reimbursement, which could help lower your out-of-pocket cost.