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
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.
The Foundational SSP Certification course includes three sections:
- 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.
The Remote SSP Certification course includes four webinars:
- 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
Training modules each have a breadth of support resources and tools including:
- 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.