Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)

A science-backed, five-day auditory intervention that helps the nervous system feel safe — improving social engagement, reducing anxiety, and making all other therapies more effective.

What Is the Safe & Sound Protocol?

Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges — the neuroscientist behind Polyvagal Theory — the Safe & Sound Protocol is a five-hour auditory intervention that uses specially filtered music to retrain the nervous system.

The SSP works by activating the neural pathways associated with safety and social connection, making it easier for the brain and body to shift out of fight, flight, or freeze states and into a regulated, open state where learning, connection, and healing can happen.

In simple terms: it signals to your nervous system that the world is safe — and that changes everything.

SSP Certified Provider
Remote SSP Certified
Child listening during SSP session

Who Benefits from the SSP

The Safe & Sound Protocol has shown meaningful results in as little as five sessions for people across a wide range of challenges.

  • Anxiety and stress-related challenges
  • Trauma responses and PTSD
  • Auditory sensitivities and sensory processing differences
  • Difficulty with social engagement or connection
  • Attention and inattention challenges
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Children who have experienced early-life adversity
  • Anyone whose nervous system feels stuck in survival mode

How the SSP Works

1

Initial Consultation

We review your history, current challenges, and goals to determine if the SSP is a good fit and plan the right listening schedule.

2

5-Hour Listening Program

Over five sessions (in-clinic or remotely), you listen to specially processed music through headphones — often while engaging in calming, regulating activities.

3

Check-ins & Adjustments

We check in regularly via live telehealth or scheduled appointments, adjusting the program based on your response to optimize results.

4

Grounding Support

We recommend regulation and grounding activities throughout the process to support your nervous system as it shifts and settles.

In-Clinic or Remote — Your Choice

In-Clinic (Billings, MT)

Visit us at 245 Foster Lane, Billings. Ideal if you prefer in-person support, live nearby, or want to combine SSP with other services like OT or PT.

Remote (Anywhere in the World)

Our remote SSP program is available globally. You listen at home while we support you through telehealth check-ins and customized scheduling. No travel required.

Certified Remote SSP Provider. Wild Roots is certified to deliver the Safe & Sound Protocol both in-person and remotely, making it accessible to families regardless of location.

Ready to Reset Your Nervous System?

Contact us to learn if the SSP is right for your child or family — we're happy to answer any questions.