Support That Goes Beyond Talk Therapy
Somatic-based, nervous system-centered support for burnout, stress, and overwhelm. Feel better without having to talk it all out.
If you’ve tried traditional therapy and still feel stuck, you’re not alone. At Sound Mind Colorado, we support burnout recovery through body-based, nervous system-centered practices that go beyond talk. Using the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), somatic coaching, and practical tools for real-life integration, we help you shift out of survival mode and into lasting resilience—no diagnosis, no deep analysis, just real relief.
Who This Is For
You’ve been doing everything you can to keep it together—holding it all, showing up for others, trying to manage the stress. Maybe you've tried talking it through, distracting yourself, or just pushing ahead. But deep down, something still feels off. You're tired in a way that rest doesn't fix.
This work is especially supportive for:
💛 Counselors, healers, and sensitive people struggling to stay regulated in relationships and environments that feel too much
When you’re deeply attuned to others, it’s easy to lose touch with your own regulation. SSP supports therapists, coaches, and empathic individuals in returning to a grounded, connected state—without needing to process or talk through their experiences.
👨👩👧 Parents and caregivers feeling stretched thin, reactive, or disconnected from themselves or their loved ones
Whether you’re raising a child with complex needs or caring for a loved one, chronic caregiving stress can erode connection and resilience. SSP supports emotional recovery, nervous system flexibility, and deeper presence with the people who matter most.
👩🏫 Teachers and educators navigating emotional overload, compassion fatigue, and disconnection in high-demand environments
Chronic stress, student trauma, and system pressures can leave educators depleted and dysregulated. SSP offers nervous system support that restores calm, strengthens presence, and helps teachers feel grounded and connected in and out of the classroom.
🚑 First responders carrying the weight of high-alert settings and seeking a return to calm, connection, and inner regulation
Police, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers often live in a constant state of activation. SSP helps downshift the nervous system from survival mode—supporting emotional regulation, clearer decision-making, and recovery from long-term stress exposure.
🔥 Business leaders and professionals in high-stress roles
Executives, entrepreneurs, and high-performing professionals often carry chronic stress that shows up as irritability, fatigue, disconnection, or difficulty staying present. SSP offers a way to regulate the nervous system without talk therapy—so you can lead with clarity, calm, and resilience.
🧠 Teens and young adults overwhelmed by anxiety, shutdown, or difficulty connecting socially
For adolescents navigating social stress, sensory overload, or emotional dysregulation, SSP offers a non-verbal path to balance. It helps support emotional safety, reduce anxiety, and build nervous system resilience for social and academic life.
🧸 Children who struggle with regulation, social connection, or emotional outbursts
From sensory sensitivity to emotional overwhelm, children often show signs of nervous system dysregulation through behavior—not words. The Safe and Sound Protocol is a gentle, non-invasive intervention that helps kids feel safer in their bodies and more connected at home, in school, and with peers.
Whether you’ve done therapy before or not, this approach offers something different—support that works through the nervous system and speaks to what your body is holding, not just your thoughts. The Safe and Sound Protocol is designed to help you feel safer in your own body—and more connected in your relationships.
What is the Safe And Sound Protocol (SSP)?
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a powerful, science-backed listening therapy designed to help regulate the nervous system. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and based on Polyvagal Theory, SSP uses specially filtered music to stimulate the vagus nerve, shifting the body out of a chronic stress response and into a state of safety and connection. By calming the nervous system, SSP can support improved focus, emotional regulation, social engagement, and resilience—without requiring talk therapy or conscious effort. It is a non-invasive, easy-to-use intervention that can be integrated into daily life to help individuals feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
✅ Uses sound to gently support nervous system regulation (no effort required)
✅ Developed by leading neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Porges
✅ Helps with focus, emotional balance, and stress recovery
✅ Can improve social engagement and overall well-being
✅ Non-invasive, science-backed, and easy to integrate into daily life
How SSP Helps You Feel More Regulated and Resilient
Key Benefits:
Stay calm under pressure.
Feel more steady and in control, even in high-stress situations.
Recover from stress more easily. Your nervous system learns to bounce back faster after difficult moments.
Improve focus and clarity. Reduce brain fog and feel more present, engaged, and productive.
Feel more comfortable in social situations. Less reactivity, easier communication, and stronger relationships.
Sleep better and restore energy. A regulated nervous system means deeper sleep and less exhaustion.
When your nervous system is stuck in a constant state of stress, even simple things—like focusing at work, feeling present with loved ones, or getting a good night’s sleep—can feel difficult. The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is designed to help shift your nervous system out of survival mode so you can feel more balanced, in control, and at ease in your daily life.
When your nervous system works for you—not against you—life feels easier.
Why Choose Sound Mind Colorado for nervous system regulation?
Here’s what makes Sound Mind Colorado different:
✅ More Than Just SSP: Many providers simply guide clients through the Safe and Sound Protocol. We combine it with decades of mental health expertise to help you integrate regulation into every aspect of life.
✅ Deep Mental Health Expertise You Can Trust: With over 30 years of experience, we understand the real-world impact of nervous system dysregulation—burnout, strained relationships, and emotional exhaustion—and provide strategies to help.
✅ A Plan That Works for You: We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Using intake assessments, Enneagram-informed insights, and research-backed tools, we personalize your experience to fit your specific needs.
✅ Regulation That Lasts: SSP is powerful, but without the right follow-through, progress can fade. We help you sustain long-term nervous system regulation with tools and strategies designed for real-life situations.
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a powerful tool for nervous system regulation, helping people feel more calm, focused, and connected. But true, lasting regulation requires more than just completing the protocol—it takes the right knowledge, support, and practical tools to maintain progress. At Sound Mind Colorado, we bring over 30 years of combined experience in mental health, using our expertise in trauma, relationships, stress recovery, and mind-body integration to help clients make real, sustainable changes. In addition to guiding clients through SSP, we provide personalized strategies and research-backed insights to help them regulate in daily life, long after the protocol ends. Because SSP is a non-invasive intervention, there’s no need to process trauma, rehash the past, or engage in traditional talk therapy—it simply works by supporting your nervous system in the background
