The Soft Landing Group: Somatic Skills & Safe and Sound Protocol

a 6-Week Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Group for Regulation + Connection, Co-facilitated by Melissa Woody, LCSW, SEP & Elena Johnson, LCMHC, LCAS

Tuesdays 4-6PM EST, October 14th- November 18th, 2025

Limited to 6 participants | $675

This 6-week virtual group offers a guided introduction to the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a listening-based, nervous system intervention designed to support regulation, connection, and resilience. Grounded in the science of Polyvagal Theory, SSP uses specially filtered music to help repattern the autonomic nervous system supporting shifts out of chronic survival states (like shutdown, or hypervigilance) and into greater feelings of safety and connection. You can read more about the SSP here: https://www.whatisthessp.com

Throughout the group, we’ll combine SSP listening sessions with weekly psychoeducation and somatic practices, including:

  • An introduction to Polyvagal Theory in accessible, experiential language

  • Mapping your own nervous system patterns and survival responses

  • Learning somatic skills to support your system

  • Co-regulation in community

  • Guided reflection + integration support

  • A discount code for Melissa’s Soft Landing Journal (4 weeks of somatic practices + daily prompts to support your mind and body) once it’s released

    This group is ideal for individuals who are navigating chronic stress, emotional dysregulation, trauma history, chronic health challenges or are just curious to learn more about their nervous system and experience more ease and flexibility— and who feel ready to explore nervous system work gently, in connection with others. If you think you might be interested in joining us, please fill out the SSP interest form here.

What's included:

  • 6 live group sessions (2 hours each group, virtual)

  • Access to the SSP program + guided listening support during the group

  • Continued access to SSP Core one month after group completion

  • Weekly practices + prompts to support integration

This group is a good fit if you:

  • Often feel stuck in patterns of hypervigilance, anxiety, or difficulty relaxing, even when things are “fine”

  • Experience periods of numbness, shutdown, or disconnection from self or others

  • Tend to feel overwhelmed by sensory input or social environments

  • Have a sense that their nervous system is always on high alert

  • Feel like they’re “doing all the right things” in therapy or healing work but still feel dysregulated

  • Are living with chronic stress, pain, fatigue, or other persistent symptoms that don’t fully resolve with talk-based approaches

  • Want to explore how sound and safe connection can support your system in feeling more flexible, grounded, and connected

  • Are open to slow, body-based approaches and curious about what’s happening beneath your thoughts or behaviors

  • Have enough safety and support in your life to explore regulation without becoming overwhelmed

No prior experience with somatics, therapy, or SSP is required— just a willingness to explore at your own pace, with care and curiosity.

Please note: This group is not a therapy group or a substitute for therapy and may not be the right fit for individuals who are in acute crisis, have active suicidal ideation, or are currently navigating destabilizing life circumstances.

Essential Supplies for SSP Group Participants:

1. Headphones (Over-Ear Recommended)

  • Why: High-quality, wired, over-ear headphones are recommended for optimal delivery of the filtered music.

2. A Quiet, Safe Space

  • Why: Reduces external stimulation, supports regulation, and helps participants tune into their body's responses.

3. A Device (Phone, Tablet, or Computer)

  • Used for:

    • Playing SSP music through the Unyte/iLs app

    • Attending virtual group sessions via Zoom or similar

4. Access to the Unyte/iLs App on phone

  • Your provider will typically send login credentials and access to the SSP playlists.

Optional, But Supportive Items:

  • Blanket or cozy accessories (for warmth and grounding)

  • Journal or notebook (to jot down sensations, reflections, or prompts)

  • Water or tea

  • Fidgets or sensory tools (like putty, soft stones, or textured items)

Payment policy and info: 

  • $300.00 deposit required to hold your spot. Balance of $375.00 is due 10 days prior to program start date.

  • Missed session(s) cannot be rescheduled or refunded.

  • A Payment plan can be created for you if needed.

  • Refund of full tuition paid minus $50 plus transaction fee if cancellation is made 4 weeks prior to start of course.

  • 50% refund of tuition paid minus $50 plus transaction fee if cancellation is made 2 weeks prior to start of course.

  • No refund if cancellation is made 13 days or less before the start of course.

    Didn’t answer a question you may have? Click the button below to connect with me + inquire more or fill out the SSP Interest Form and ask your question there: SSP Interest Form