SAFE AND SOUND PROTOCOL (SSP) + REST AND RESTORE PROTOCOL (RRP)

Guided listening programs for rest, calm and connection

The Rest and Restore Protocol and Safe and Sound Protocol are guided listening programs for adults experiencing stress, overwhelm, disconnection, difficulty settling or a persistent sense of being on edge.

Each plan is paced and supported by Leanne Carter, MSW, RSW—an Unyte-certified provider serving adults across Ontario.

Choose Your Listening Program

Not sure which program is right for you? Your selection will be reviewed for suitability before listening access is activated.

Stress or anxiety that is difficult to switch off

Difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep

Feeling easily overwhelmed by sound, demands or stimulation

Persistent protective or trauma-related responses

Difficulty feeling grounded, connected or emotionally steady

Exhaustion without feeling truly restored

Stress-related digestive discomfort

The Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) and Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) may provide a structured complement to therapy, supporting rest, regulation and connection at a pace that fits you.

The goal is not to force your nervous system to relax. It is to create supportive listening experiences that your system can gradually receive and integrate.

TWO LISTENING PATHWAYS

What are RRP and SSP?

The Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) and Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) are music-based listening programs developed by Unyte. Each offers a different pathway for supporting nervous-system regulation, and both are introduced gradually within an individualized plan.

REST & RESTORE PROTOCOL

A gentle place to begin

RRP uses gentle musical listening to support rest, settling and a greater sense of ease—especially when your system has been working overtime.

RRP may be explored to support:

Rest and the ability to settle
Recovery from ongoing stress or fatigue
Emotional regulation and sensory overwhelm
Conditions that encourage “rest-and-digest” states

Often considered first when a slower, restorative starting point feels most appropriate.

SAFE & SOUND PROTOCOL

Supporting safety and connection

SSP uses specially filtered music within a supported therapeutic process to help create conditions for greater regulation, connection and flexibility.

SSP may be explored to support:

Stress, anxiety and protective responses
Connection and social engagement
Emotional regulation and resilience
Sensory sensitivity or feeling easily overwhelmed

At Aspire, SSP is offered with integrated therapy so preparation, pacing and responses can be supported throughout.

Packages

Every package includes 12-month access to assigned listening programs through the MyUnyte app.
The primary difference is the amount of scheduled professional support included.

All assessment, nervous system mapping, co-listening, stabilization, response review, pacing adjustments and therapeutic integration occur within the total professional hours included in the package.

Brief scheduling and administrative communication is included. Clinical consultation and therapeutic support occur during scheduled package time. Additional appointments are available at the current session rate and are arranged only with your prior agreement.

What Participation Looks Like

A paced and supported listening experience

Listening is introduced gradually and adjusted according to your needs, and chosen level of support.

Begin with an assessment

We discuss your concerns, goals, history, current supports and any factors that could affect listening.
Complete your first listening together

Your first listening experience takes place together virtually or in-person so we can observe your responses and create a pacing plan accordingly.
Follow an individualized plan

Depending on your package, listening may happen at home, during therapy or through a flexible combination of both.
Review and adjust

Listening duration and frequency may be adjusted according to how you respond. More listening is not necessarily better.
Integrate what you notice

In supported packages, therapy may help you understand and work with emotions, sensations or protective responses that emerge.

There is no pressure to listen faster or push through discomfort. Your responses help guide the pace.

Setting Expectations

This is not another program you have to perform perfectly

There is no prize for listening faster, tolerating discomfort or finishing by a particular date.

Responses vary

Changes may be subtle, gradual or difficult to attribute to one specific thing. Each person responds differently, and identical outcomes cannot be guaranteed for everyone.

We adjust together

The process is collaborative. If something does not feel right, we pause, adjust or reconsider the plan.

Listening programs do not replace appropriate medical, or psychological treatment.

IS Guided Listening Right For You?

RRP or SSP may be worth exploring if you are an adult who:

Wants a body-based complement to therapy

Finds that insight alone has not shifted certain patterns

Can notice and communicate changes in your experience

Is willing to follow an individualized listening plan

Has adequate stability and support for the selected protocol

Additional screening, coordination with another healthcare provider or a different service may be recommended when appropriate.

QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Frequently Asked Questions

You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. These answers can help you understand what to expect.

Do I need to know whether I want RRP or SSP?

No. If you are unsure, your initial appointment will help determine which protocol and level of support may be appropriate.

Is SSP available as a self-guided package?

No. Aspire provides SSP with a minimum of six scheduled therapy hours so that preparation, pacing, monitoring and integration can occur within a supported therapeutic relationship.

Will I complete the protocol during my therapy appointments?

Some listening may occur during appointments, while some may be completed at home. This depends on your package, needs and responses.

Does the package include unlimited support?

No. Each package includes the stated number of professional hours. Brief administrative communication is included, while clinical consultation and therapeutic support occur during scheduled time. Additional support is available at additional costs.

What happens if I need more support?

Additional appointments can be arranged at the current session rate. Any recommended change and its cost will be discussed with you first.

What if I begin with RRP and later want SSP?

Your annual access fee is not charged again while it remains active. You can add either six or ten hours of SSP therapy and support.

Are these services covered by insurance?

Coverage varies. Some plans may reimburse eligible appointments with a Registered Social Worker but may not cover digital program access, prepaid services or non-session components. Confirm coverage directly with your insurer. If you have further questions, I'd be happy to speak with you directly.

Are results guaranteed?

No. Each person responds differently, and no particular outcome can be guaranteed. That being said, each program is evidenced based and have generally an above 80% success rate.

WHEN YOU ARE READY

Ready to explore a different way of supporting your nervous system?

Choose a listening package or contact Leanne if you are uncertain where to begin. Your selection will be reviewed for suitability before listening access is activated.

Choose a Listening Package Ask Leanne a Question at Info@aspire-counselling.ca

You do not have to force yourself into calm. We can begin by creating the conditions that may help your system settle, restore and connect.

Guided listening programs for rest, calm and connection

Do any of these sound familiar?

What are RRP and SSP?

A gentle place to begin

Supporting safety and connection

Packages

RRP Guided

RRP Integrated

SSP Supported

SSP Comprehensive

A paced and supported listening experience

Begin with an assessment

Complete your first listening together

Follow an individualized plan

Review and adjust

Integrate what you notice