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When Discomfort Arises
A Letter from Dr. Porges
In this webinar, I focus on how the SSP protocol can be adjusted when adolescent or adult clients have state changes while listening, such as becoming anxious and having strong visceral feelings. I will be discussing two basic principles: one, when the client feels discomfort, pause the intervention and allow the client’s nervous system to stabilize; and two, do not encourage or reward the client to power through the intervention if there is discomfort. Although the fixed protocol works extremely well with children, adults have a complicated history and frequently have difficulties feeling safe. As we move into the treatment of adults, we will continue to learn through the detailed comments from the therapists about variations in responses.
– Stephen Porges, PhD
Video FAQs with Dr. Stephen Porges and Doreen Hunt, MA, OTR/L
Are there benefits to doing the SSP together with my child or spouse?
Can my client do the SSP in 4 days if necessary?
What are the guidelines and rationale for repeating the SSP?
How does the experience of the SSP vary as it progresses from Day 1 through Day 5?
Are you finding that some clients need to repeat the SSP? And if so, with what frequency?
How does the SSP improve social engagement and co-regulation?
How do you help sensitive clients adjust to the SSP? Do you make any changes to the protocol?
What type of activities do you do with the client while administering the SSP?
What kinds of changes can I expect to see in my child from doing the SSP and how can I best support those changes to be sure they stick?
Who would be good candidates for the SSP What kind of features might they display?
Why is my client so tired while doing the SSP?
Will the SSP help older people?
You have used the SSP with many adults as well. Can you describe those experiences?
Please explain more about the acoustic features of the SSP?
Can the SSP potentially effect changes in the gut microbiome?
What is the difference between self regulation and co regulation and how does personality play into?
How is the SSP a Passive Pathway therapy and how does this differ from an Active Pathway therapy?
What are the guidelines for scheduling other therapies while doing the SSP?
Do you have any suggestions for supporting parents to administer at home?
How does the SSP fit into an iLs Practice How can the SSP set the stage for other iLs programs?
Doreen Hunt discusses SSP case study
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