Who it is for
A variety of professionals such as mental health professionals and occupational therapists can see the positive effects of the SSP in their practice.
Eligibility
Licensed clinical professional with a masters level degree or higher in your area of specialty. Prior to registration you will be asked for verification of your license/designation.
Length of training
Expected time to complete: 3-5 hours
Delivery of training
- Online. On-demand.
- Complete anytime. Anyplace. At your own pace.
- Registration gives you unlimited access to the course as well as subsequent additions.
What to expect
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Safe and Sound Protocol Training Certificate and Remote SSP Facilitation Certificate, and are eligible to purchase an SSP subscription so you can start using this powerful intervention tool with your clients.
The training is divided into 4 core modules:
- Learn: understand the science behind SSP
- Facilitate: understand SSP Core facilitation and impact across different populations
- Remote SSP Facilitation: creating a safe environment, understanding state regulation, attuning to the client for SSP facilitation
- Supplement: understand how and when to use the SSP Pathways
- Integrate: understand how to integrate SSP into your practice
Training modules each have a breadth of support resources and tools including:
- Videos from Dr. Porges, Deb Dana, and many other clinicians working with diverse populations
- Strategies for integrating the SSP with other therapeutic modalities
- A map of the physiological and behavioral effects of the SSP
- Suggestions for alternate SSP facilitation approaches
- Case studies, quizzes, FAQs
- SSP delivery manuals
- A Polyvagal Informed Guide to Delivering SSP to Those Who Experience the Effects of Trauma
- Delivering SSP to Children and Adolescents
* Please note that the SSP Training does not include a subscription for the SSP. You can learn more about subscription offerings here.