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Auditory Therapies ~ Using music to calm the nervous system

the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and The rest and restore protocol (RRP)

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a unique, technology and research based auditory/listening therapy designed to support the nervous system, improve emotional regulation, and enhance neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to change). It is based on the ‘science of feeling safe,’ Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, which helps us better understand how our thoughts, feelings, and reactions are connected to our body states. Whether or not we are in stress/survival mode (‘fight/flight/freeze/shutdown’) or are operating from a sense of calm and ease (‘rest and digest, tend and befriend’), these states have a more powerful impact on how we feel than most people realize.

‘Listening therapies’ have more commonly been developed to support children; the SSP has entered the clinical world of Psychotherapy as it has been demonstrated to help people of all ages by calming emotional and physiological states, improving communication, and enhancing therapy outcomes. Simply put, when you feel better, you learn better, and you can grow and make changes in the parts of your life where perhaps have felt ‘stuck’ for a very long time.

Learn more: What is the SSP?

Safe & Sound Protocol

How does it work?

The SSP uses our auditory pathway (our sense of hearing) to influence the state of our nervous system. It can be said that the protocol ‘resets’ the nervous system out of survival mode and back to the ‘rest and digest, tend and befriend’ ventral vagal parasympathetic state. 

The specially engineered music focuses on the sound frequencies of ‘friendly’ human vocals that have an effect similar to that of a ‘soothing parent’ or a ‘mother’s lullaby’. The filtered music frequencies then influence the Vagus nerve to send safety signals to the limbic brain - the very basic part of the brain that controls involuntary behaviours associated with survival or a sense of safety.

Following successful completion of the SSP intervention, individuals report improved emotional regulation and focus in school, therapy, and everyday life and a calmer emotional and physiological state.  This is based on studies that suggest that skills such as attention, state regulation and the ability to engage socially will be enhanced.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING, YOU MIGHT BENEFIT FROM USING THE SSP:

Social and emotional difficulties

Auditory sensitivities

Anxiety and trauma-related challenges

Inattention

Stressors that impact social engagement

Difficulties in regulating physiological and emotional state

Reading and auditory processing issues

Sleep issues

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Auditory Music Therapy Pricing ~ SSP and RRP

 

The SSP and RRP fee structure is divided into Clinical time and a Digital Access Fee for the Unyte App to access the SSP or RRP therapeutic music playlists. Clinical hours are covered by many extended health insurance plans that include the services of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario. Digital Access Fees for the Unyte App are generally not covered by insurance plans.

Safe & Sound Protocol

$1132 CDN total

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4 Clinical hours, virtual or in-person, provided by Kathleen Francis, RP - $170/hour = $680

Generally covered by Extended Health Insurance Plans covering the services of Registered Psychotherapists.

  • 1-hour SSP-intake psychotherapy session to determine appropriateness of the SSP.

  • 1-hour follow-up psychotherapy session providing psychoeducation of the SSP and first listening experience.

  • 2-hours of clinical phone support provided through FOUR 30-minute psychotherapy sessions.

  • Unlimited email support for the duration of your SSP treatment.

Additional virtual sessions can be booked for further support such as therapist-supported RRP listening sessions and deeper processing work through other modalities, $170/hour.

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Unyte Health SSP APP Digital Access Fee - $400+HST

May be covered by some ‘health spending accounts’ (typically is not covered by extended health insurance benefits).

  • Provides access to ONE round of SSP Core and other SSP pathways for up to one year.

  • Includes a free trial of access to the Unyte SSP app for 5 days or up to 20 minutes of SSP listening.

  • Payment plans available.

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discounted digital subscription renewal

  • SSP: for those who need more than one year to complete ONE round of SSP Core - $200+HST

  • Includes unlimited email support.

Rest & Restore Protocol

$1132 CDN total

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4 Clinical hours, virtual or in-person, provided by Kathleen Francis, RP - $170/hour = $680

Generally covered by Extended Health Insurance Plans covering the services of Registered Psychotherapists.

  • 1-hour RRP-intake psychotherapy session to determine appropriateness of the RRP.

  • 1-hour follow-up psychotherapy session providing psychoeducation of the RRP and first listening experience.

  • 2-hours of clinical phone support provided through FOUR 30-minute psychotherapy sessions.

  • Unlimited email support for the duration of your SSP treatment.

Additional virtual sessions can be booked for further support such as therapist-supported RRP listening sessions and deeper processing work through other modalities, $170/hour.

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Unyte Health SSP APP Digital Access Fee - $400+HST

May be covered by some ‘health spending accounts’ (typically is not covered by extended health insurance benefits).

  • Provides access to RRP subscription for one year.

  • Includes a free trial of access to the Unyte RRP app for 5 days or up to 20 minutes of RRP listening.

  • Payment plans available.

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discounted digital subscription renewal

  • RRP: for access to RRP for an additional year - $250+HST

  • Includes unlimited email support.

RRP + SSP COMBO Package

$1754.50 CDN total

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6 Clinical hours, virtual or in-person, provided by Kathleen Francis, RP - $170/hour = $1020

Generally covered by Extended Health Insurance Plans covering the services of Registered Psychotherapists.

  • 1-hour intake psychotherapy session to determine appropriateness of the SSP and RRP

  • 1-hour follow-up psychotherapy session providing psychoeducation of the SSP and RRP and first listening experience.

  • 2-hours of clinical phone support provided through FOUR 30-minute psychotherapy sessions.

  • 2-hours for two 60-minute psychotherapy sessions, virtual or in-person, including supported SSP or RRP listening with Kathleen Francis RP.

  • Unlimited email support for the duration of your SSP+RRP treatment.

Additional virtual sessions can be booked for further support such as therapist-supported RRP listening sessions and deeper processing work through other modalities, $170/hour.

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Unyte Health SSP APP Digital Access Fee - $650+HST

May be covered by some Health Spending Accounts (typically is not covered by extended health insurance benefits).

  • Provides access to ONE round of SSP Core and other SSP pathways for up to one year from the start of SSP treatment - $400+HST

  • Provides access to ongoing RRP access for ONE year from the start of RRP treatment - $250+HST

  • Payment plans available

  • Includes a free-trial of access to the Unyte SSP/RRP app for 5 days or up to 20 minutes of SSP listening.

    +

discounted digital subscription renewals

  • SSP: for those who need more than one year to complete ONE round of SSP Core - $200+HST

  • RRP: for access to RRP for an additional year - $250+HST

  • Includes unlimited email support.

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Family Discount: $736 CDN

Includes offerings from individual SSP or RRP packages (listed above) with the following changes:

- 3 Clinical hours at $170/hour: 1-hour Psychotherapy Intake session plus FOUR 30-minute phone sessions = $510 (Covered under most extended health insurance plans).

- Discounted UNYTE APP Digital Access Fee = $200+HST for either SSP or RRP (see details above). (Typically this fee is not covered by extended health insurance benefits.)