Help for Anxiety, Stress, & Auditory Sensitivity for Adults & Children
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FREE Discovery Visit to see if SSP can help you.
What is the SSP?
Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a five-day auditory
intervention designed to reduce stress and auditory sensitivity while enhancing social engagement
and resilience. Based on Dr. Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, by calming the physiological and emotional
state, the door is opened for improved communication and more successful therapy.
The SSP is a research-based therapy showing significant results in just five days in the following
areas:
• Social and emotional difficulties
• Auditory sensitivities
• Anxiety and trauma related challenges
• Inattention
• Stressors that impact social engagement
Listen to what Parents have said about the Safe and Sound Protocol:
“Prior to completing the Safe and Sound Protocol, my son was struggling with anger, violence, aggression and focus. After completing the 5 hours of the SSP, he has been able to focus in school better, he doesn’t get aggressive with other kids when provoked, and he is able to do more activities and handle change better. We were able to go to birthday parties and not get overwhelmed. He was able to do about 3.5 hours before getting overstimulated instead of 20-30 min. The SSP was easy to do and we saw immediate improvement in all areas. He was able to handle changes to his normal schedule.” – Michelle (Mom)
Henry’s success story from Miranda (mom)
Who Can Benefit from the SSP?
SSP is proven to benefit persons with challenges in
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Auditory Sensitivities
• Stress, anxiety and trauma related challenges
• Sleep-related problems
• Behavior, and weak self-regulation skills
• Sensory integration and motor coordination
• Social and emotional difficulties
• Down Syndrome
• Attention and executive function challenges
” Aloha, my name is Kanalani and I had the opportunity to work with the Safe and Sound Protocol at the ‘Ohana OT Center. I was amazed at how quickly I had results, even from the first 1 hr treatment I noticed on my my home it I felt like I had a massage . I was a lot more relaxed.. and after a couple of treatments I noticed that my digestion had improved some of the anxiousness had really calmed down the staff is amazing supportive fun and really encouraging I felt really safe and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who deals with anxiety or sleep issues I did also notice a change in my sleep patterns where I go to bed an hour earlier….. again more calm, I happened to do it at a time that I had a lot of stress in my life and I am doing better. I am super excited and I am grateful for Mary and her staff and looking forward to more healing.” – Kanalani
Based on Dr. Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, the program is derived from 4 decades of peer re-viewed research on the relationship between the autonomic nervous system and social-emotional processes. It is designed to stimulate nervous system regulation by exercising and systematically challenging the auditory system with specifically processed music. The music trains the auditory pathways by focusing on the frequency envelope of human speech. As the person learns to process these speech-related frequencies, they improve the functioning of two cranial nerves that are important for promoting overall social behavior:
Cranial Nerve VII (Facial Nerve)
Helps clients focus on human voice and tune out irrelevant “predator” frequencies.
Cranial Nerve X (Vagus Nerve)
Enables self-soothing and autonomic regulation of the body’s “rest and digest” system
To learn more about SSP click HERE
Click HERE to learn more about Polyvagal Theory
If you want or need any financial assistance to help with any wellness service costs, there are a couple of options available that can help!
Ben’s Fund:
The Ben’s Fund was founded in 2012 in order to provide financial support and guidance to children and young adults in the state of Washington who have autism. The Ben’s Fund provides grants to families in need to help with expenses associated with numerous aspects of supporting a child or young adult on the autism spectrum. Click HERE for more information on how to apply for a Ben’s Fund grant.
Lifespan Respite:
Lifespan Respite offers respite opportunities to help support parents and caregivers that need a little break. ‘Ohana OT has partnered with Lifespan to offer respite opportunities during any wellness services that are eligible for the respite vouchers through Lifespan. For more information on the respite voucher program through Lifespan, please visit their website HERE. If you are interested in applying for the voucher through Lifespan, you can complete the application form. Please check eligibility information before applying.
If you have questions regarding the Ben’s Fund or Lifespan process, please email amelia@ohanacenter.com
Call Today 509-888-7435 for a
FREE Discovery Visit to see if SSP can help you.
