Get Certified

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. Learn more about Provider Criteria here. 

Length of training / Expected time to complete
Foundational SSP Certification (required for subscription): 3-5 hours
Remote SSP Facilitation (recommended supplemental guidance): 7-8 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 Foundational SSP Certificate and Remote SSP Certificate, and are eligible to purchase an SSP subscription so you can start using this powerful intervention tool with your clients.

• Part I: Understanding the science behind the SSP, includes instruction on Polyvagal Theory, the neural network associated with listening, the face-heart connection, research, and clinical trials.
• Part II: Delivering the SSP includes training in safety and co-regulation, listening progression, special precautions, and the SSP Pathways
• Part III: Integrating the SSP supports clinical delivery for unique disciplines and modalities and prepares providers for integration with their practice.

• Anchoring in Ventral with DebDana, LCSW
• Autonomic Mapping with Deb Dana, LCSW
• Remote SSP for Adults and Adolescents with Liz Charles, MD
• Remote SSP for Children and Families with Tracy Stackhouse, OTR/L

• Videos from Dr. Porges, Deb Dana, and other skilled clinicians working with diverse populations
• Strategies for integrating the SSP with other therapeutic modalities
• Case studies and quizzes
• SSP delivery manuals
  • A Polyvagal Informed Guide to Delivering SSP to Those Who Experience the Effects of Trauma
  • Delivering SSP to Children and Adolescents
  • Remote Delivery Guidelines

* Please note that the SSP Training does not include a subscription for the SSP. You can learn more about subscription offerings here. 

Who it is for
It is a complementary therapy that can be integrated into a broad variety of practices, such as:

Occupational Therapists

• Speech and Physical Therapists
• Autism Specialists
• Psychologists and Counselors
• Educators

Eligibility
Licensed clinical/educational professional with a masters level degree or higher. Prior to certification you will be asked for verification of your license/designation. Learn more about Provider Criteria here.

Length of training
Expected time to complete: 3 – 5 hours

Delivery of training

• Online. On-demand.
• Complete Anytime. Anyplace. At your own pace.
• Your registration will give you access to the course for 90 days.
• Completion of the course will unlock unlimited access to review course materials

In-person training is available for larger groups on request.*

What to expect
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Focus System Training Certificate and will be eligible to start using this powerful intervention tool with your clients.

The training is divided into these core modules:

• The Delivery Mechanism: Air and Bone Conduction
• Autonomic Nervous System and Neurology
• Sound Frequencies
• Phases and Programs
• Movement
• Sessions and Programs
• Brain Reorganization
• Assessments
• Focus Home Program
• Best Practices
• Associate Benefits