Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
Virtual & In-Person | Therapist Guided Listening Program
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based, five-hour listening therapy based on Polyvagal Theory. At 3 Rivers Counselling in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, we offer SSP through our Quiet Mind Program – a therapist-guided, insurance-eligible way to calm your nervous system and improve emotional regulation, available online across Canada and internationally.
Introducing the
Quiet Mind Program: Our Way of Delivering SSP
At 3 Rivers Counselling, we offer the Safe and Sound Protocol through our Quiet Mind Program.
As one of the few certified SSP providers in Atlantic Canada, we support children, teens, and adults across Canada and worldwide.
Our team is trauma-informed, EMDR- and Polyvagal-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming, so SSP is always offered within a safe therapeutic relationship – not just as an app you use on your own.
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
with 3 Rivers Counselling
Available anywhere you are!
I can finally sense myself reacting before it happens and have the space to pause.
Adult Client - SSP graduate
Polyvagal Theory:
The Science Behind the SSP
Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, explains how our autonomic nervous system constantly scans for cues of safety or danger.
When our body feels safe, we can rest, connect, think clearly, and heal. When it feels threatened, we shift into fight, flight, or shutdown, even when there is no real danger.
The Safe and Sound Protocol is a practical, sound-based application of Polyvagal Theory. By sending “cues of safety” through music, SSP helps the nervous system move out of chronic defense and into a more regulated, connected state.
Why Choose SSP with 3 Rivers Counselling?
When you work with us, you’re not just getting access to an app – you’re working with licensed therapists who:
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Are certified SSP providers
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Are trained in EMDR, somatic and Polyvagal-informed therapy
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Have backgrounds in education and inclusive practices, with experience supporting neurodivergent clients, children, families, and trauma survivors
We:
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Create a personalized listening plan based on your history, goals, and current nervous system state
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Teach nervous system regulating exercises to use before, during, and after listening
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Offer SSP on its own or alongside therapy (including EMDR and other trauma-informed approaches) to support your therapeutic journey. (Optional)
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 and baseline 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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12 weeks access to the SSP Listening App to complete the 5 hour protocol.
This program is billed at the time of the first Session and may be covered insurance plans under therapy or extended health.
$125 monthly
Post 12 Week Follow Up:
Option A
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One virtual follow-up session per month with an SSP therapist
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Email check-ins
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Continued access to the SSP listening app (month-to-month)
$50 monthly
Post 12 Week Follow Up:
Option B
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Email check-ins
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Continued access to the SSP listening app (month-to-month)