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The SSP is neuroscientist Stephen Porges life's work, based on his famous 'polyvagal theory'. In SSP the client listens to specially filtered music that specifically tunes the inner ear muscles which naturally register cues of safety. The SSP releases any hyper-focus on signals of possible threads while restoring nuance, clarity and calm in the way we perceive. By stimulating the vagus nerve very effectively it nourishes the nervous system as a whole. The effect is deeper, but comparable to that of listening to a supportive friendly human voice. 

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Imagine a dog turning its ears towards a sound to detect what the sound is about. Is it the friendly owner coming back home? Is it the sound of thunder? After the sound has passed the ears turn back, and the dog relaxes, letting his alertness go. In much the same way do we have the capacity to anticipate danger or to re-adjust and let it go. The inner ears play a bigger role in this total mechanism than you might expect. The SSP brings back our innate flexibility after chronic states of over-alertness, making it easier to dial-down and respond in sync with what the moment calls for.

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What I love about this method is the profound bolstering impact it has on our body’s internal control center, resulting in less overwhelm, more fluency, and harmony in processing the many signals from inside and outside our body. Another common effect is that the SSP lowers anxiety and brings back the body's natural tendency to feel safe and socially connected rather than defensive. It often increases our ability to filter, process emotions, focus and think clearly, and to listen and express. Even deepening the sense of embodiment, feeling grounded and expanded body awareness is a common side effect. 

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The effect noticed can be subtle or strong and can vary from session to session. Many people experience the SSP as a transformative journey. 

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What is the SSP concretely?:

• 2 versions of special filtered music that you listen to via over-ear headphones within the context of a therapeutic session/exploration.

• Version 1 is more intense and meant to challenge and open the nervous system (this version is called 'Core')

• Version 2 is mild and meant to stabilize and soothe the nervous system (this version is called 'Balance'). 

• You will listen at your own unique timing, intensity, and pace with as many pauses as you need. Listening from 3 to 30 minutes maximum per session. (sometimes as little as 5 minutes can have a surprisingly strong impact)

• To maximize the effect and safety of listening to the SSP the listening will be an integral part of a sensory exploration where you will gently loosen deep psychological and somatic patterns.