Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

Calming the Nervous System, Sparking Connection

At Clinic Altera, we believe that meaningful change begins with a felt sense of safety, both in the body and within the nervous system. The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a gentle, scientifically grounded listening therapy that supports integration, growth, transformation, and connection.

What Makes SSP Special

• Music That Speaks Safety
  SSP uses five hours of filtered music emphasizing human voice frequencies, subtle cues that help the nervous system shift toward calm, presence, and engagement.

• Benefits You Can Feel
  Clients often experience improved emotional regulation, reduced stress, clearer focus, and greater relational capacity, all through a nonverbal, body-based pathway.

• Anchored in Trustworthy Science
  Created by Dr. Stephen Porges and grounded in Polyvagal Theory, SSP is supported by research and trusted worldwide by clinicians.

How Integration and Growth Unfold at Clinic Altera

1. Compassionate, Insightful Intake
   We begin by understanding your needs and creating a personalized SSP plan.

2. Guided Listening Sessions
   You listen in a safe, supportive environment, with our clinicians guiding and pacing the process.

3. Expanding Capacity
   SSP lays the groundwork for transformation and deeper progress in psychotherapy, coaching, and other goals.

4. Flexible Access
   Available in-person or virtually, for individuals and families.

Who This Protocol Is Best For

• Individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, or difficulty with self-regulation

• Parents who feel overstimulated, prone to outbursts, or struggling with rage responses

• Neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism) individuals who struggle with overstimulation

• Those navigating post-partum anxiety, depression, or heightened emotional sensitivity

• People working through trauma or relational challenges

• Children, adolescents, and adults with sensory sensitivities or sensory processing difficulties

• Clients seeking to complement psychotherapy, coaching, or wellness practices with a body-based approach

Contraindications

• Individuals currently experiencing acute psychiatric instability or crisis

• Those with untreated psychosis, mania, or severe dissociation

• Clients in need of urgent medical or psychiatric intervention

• Situations where regular monitoring and pacing cannot be maintained safely

Investment

We offer clear, supportive packages to make SSP accessible:

• For New Clients: $300
  Includes:

  • Three months of access to the SSP listening program

  • 1 × 50-minute intake therapy session and initial listening session

  • 2 × 30-minute check-ins (with or without listening, this could be time to process the reactions to the self-guided listening at home)

  • Worksheets and support materials throughout the process

• For Existing Clients: $200
  For those already engaged in psychotherapy, intensives, or coaching with us, SSP can be added to your ongoing services. This option includes onboarding and three-month program access, allowing SSP to complement and enrich your psychotherapeutic goals.

Integrating SSP Into Your Care at Clinic Altera

The Safe and Sound Protocol can be paired with a range of services at Clinic Altera:

• Psychotherapy/Counselling: Deepen relational work by supporting nervous system integration

• Psychotherapy Intensives: Enhance and accelerate transformative experiences

• Executive and Leadership Coaching: Strengthen clarity, emotional regulation, and resilience

• Clinical Supervision: Foster reflective practice and professional growth

Ready to Begin?

Whether you are working toward greater regulation, connection, or transformation, SSP may be the supportive shift your system needs. Reach out today to explore how this evidence-based protocol can be integrated into your psychotherapeutic goals.