The Safe & Sound Protocol: Discover Calm & Connection
At Eden Wellness, we understand that feeling safe inside your body and mind is the very foundation of healing and thriving. When your nervous system feels calm and regulated, it’s easier to manage stress, connect with others, and enjoy life more fully. That’s why we offer the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) - a gentle, music-based therapy designed to help your nervous system relax, regain balance, and reconnect with the world around you.
What’s Behind the Safe and Sound Protocol?
Think of your nervous system as a built-in safety radar. When it senses safety, you naturally feel calm, connected, and able to focus on what matters. But when it senses danger (even if it’s just a false alarm) your body can react by making you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or even shut down. This is where the idea behind Polyvagal Theory comes in. It helps us understand how your nervous system switches between different states: like “fight or flight” when you feel threatened, or “freeze” when you feel overwhelmed.
The Safe and Sound Protocol gently works with this system. Using specially filtered music, SSP “talks” to the parts of your nervous system that help you feel safe. Imagine it like a soft reset button for your body’s safety radar, encouraging it to switch back into a calm, regulated state. This can help you feel more grounded, focused, and better able to connect with the people and world around you.
How Does the SSP Work?
The protocol is simple and soothing. During sessions, you listen to carefully crafted music through over-the-ear headphones while sitting quietly or doing a relaxing activity like coloring or gentle drawing. The music isn’t just any music, it’s filtered in a way that activates the nerves responsible for regulating your heart rate, breathing, and even your voice. These are all key signals your body uses to know when it’s safe.
Over a series of guided sessions, the SSP helps your nervous system move out of a constant “on edge” state into one that feels calm, steady, and balanced. Many people notice they start to feel less anxious, have more energy to focus, and can connect more easily and genuinely with others…all because their body’s natural safety system is being gently nurtured and restored.
Who Can Benefit from SSP?
The Safe and Sound Protocol is effective for both children and adults. Whether you’re a parent looking for ways to help your child with sensory challenges or anxiety, or an adult seeking relief from chronic stress or trauma, SSP offers a nurturing path forward.
It’s especially helpful for people dealing with:
Anxiety and overwhelm
Sensory processing difficulties
Attention and focus challenges, including ADHD
Trauma or complex stress responses
Social engagement struggles and difficulty connecting with others
By supporting your nervous system, SSP creates a foundation for healing that can improve emotional regulation, focus, and relationships across the board.
Our Therapist-Guided SSP Programs
At Eden Wellness, we know healing is a journey and it’s best not to walk it alone. That’s why all our SSP packages include therapist support and personalized care, so you’re never left guessing or feeling overwhelmed.
We offer three levels of support, tailored to where you’re at in your healing process:
Calm: A gentle introduction to SSP with education, initial listening sessions, and regular check-ins to help you start feeling more steady and relaxed.
Connect: For those who want steady therapist guidance and deeper support while using the SSP to strengthen their nervous system and improve connection.
Thrive: Our most comprehensive package, combining weekly therapy, guided listening, family or caregiver involvement, and extended support, designed for those managing complex stress or trauma.
Why Choose SSP at Eden Wellness?
Our team blends warm, compassionate care with evidence-based techniques to create a supportive space for your healing. We understand how life’s challenges can impact your nervous system, and we’re here to help you feel safe, calm, and connected again.
If you’re curious about how the Safe and Sound Protocol could support your path to wellbeing, reach out to us. Together, we’ll find the right program for you and take the first steps toward lasting calm and connection.