Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence‑based, five‑hour listening intervention rooted in Polyvagal Theory. As a certified SSP provider in Canada, 3 Rivers Counselling offers a complete SSP program to clients across the globe — including live sessions, ongoing support, and optional coaching — to help clients regulate their nervous system and improve emotional resilience.
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
with 3 Rivers Counselling – Available anywhere you are!
Introducing the
Quiet Mind Program
3 Rivers Counselling is proud to be one of the few certified SSP providers offering virtual support across Canada and internationally. Our Quiet Mind program makes the Safe and Sound Protocol accessible to clients around the globe, with guidance from experienced, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming therapists. Whether you're in North America, Europe, or beyond, our team can help you experience the nervous system support and emotional regulation benefits of SSP—wherever you are.
Polyvagal Theory:
The Science of Feeling Safe
Developed by world-renowned researcher and Unyte’s Chief Scientific Advisor, Dr. Stephen Porges, Polyvagal Theory focuses on what is happening in the body and the nervous system, and explains how our sense of safety, danger or life-threat can impact our behavior.
Understanding Polyvagal Theory gives us a scientific framework that can be applied through physiological, or “bottom-up” therapies, to help change and improve how we feel, think and connect with others.
Why Choose SSP with 3 Rivers Counselling?
We deliver the SSP as part of a tailored and supported therapeutic program delivered by Polyvagal informed Licensed therapists.
Choosing 3 Rivers Counselling for the Safe and Sound Protocol means choosing more than just listening therapy. You are choosing a team with a wealth of experience in education, the school system, trauma-informed practices, EMDR, somatic therapy and family coaching.
We will work with you to develop a personalized menu of nervous system regulating exercises and help you feel confident in your unique listening plan.
At 3 Rivers Counselling we offer the SSP on it's own and in conjunction with EMDR and other trauma-informed approaches to support you along your therapeutic path.
Quiet Mind SSP Pricing
Some individuals may complete the SSP in 12 weeks.
Moving slowly through the 5 hours of SSP music often results in improved integration and results.
We offer two follow up programs to support you in progressing at a slower pace.
$350 CAD
Quiet Mind 12 Week
Base Program
Includes:
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15 minute initial consultation
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Online assessment
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30 minute initial listening session with an SSP trained therapist: developing regulation menu, development of a personalized listening plan
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30 minute follow up listening session with an SSP trained therapist: introducing additional regulating activities, adjustments to listening plan
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Weekly Email Check-in
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Access to the SSP listening app for 12 weeks
This program is billed at the time of the first Session and is covered by most insurance plans under therapy or extended health.
$125 monthly
Post 12 Week Follow Up:
Option A
Includes:
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Virtual follow up appointment with an SSP trained therapist
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Weekly email Check-In
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Access to the SSP listening app on a month to month basis
$50 monthly
Post 12 Week Follow Up:
Option B
Includes:
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Weekly email Check-In
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Access to the SSP listening app on a month to month basis
Additional Family Members
Ask us about adding additional family members to your program.