Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Podcast- A Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy

Episode 18 Dr Liz Charles: SSP and trauma- Listening and Connection Skills for Remote Delivery

Liz is a medical doctor and an experienced provider of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) from Devon in southwest England. She specialises in the remote delivery of SSP for adults experiencing the effects of complex trauma and also offers professional guidance and SSP to fellow SSP providers internationally.

Liz contributes to the SSP training materials for Unyte-iLs, provides regular Q&As, and is a member of the Unyte Clinical Advisory Team.

Please enjoy this lovely discussion with Dr Liz Charles. I am sure you will immediately sense Liz's immense dedication to the Polyvagal informed process of supporting clients with the SSP therapy. Liz draws from her medical background, the work of Peter Levin and Deb Dana, and others, in SSP delivery.
Liz has lived experience with trauma and as such provides a very sensitive approach to supporting individuals with complex trauma. Liz also shares her personal experience and insights from her own healing journey using the SSP.

Liz explains an innovative way of implementing the SSP which definelty resonates with Dr Porges "Less is More" mantra. Liz discusses the vital role of listening and connection during the SSP process and discusses strategies to integrate into sessions. 

Listen in to learn about the Fab4 Regulation techniques.

To contact Liz:  website https://www.drlizcharles.com/ and email address drlizcharles@gmail.com 

The book discussed at the beginning of the podcast is Humanual by Betsy Polatin ISBN 9781949003789

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