Regulated Speech Protocol (RSP–4)
Total Duration
20–30 minutes
Execution Conditions
Environment: quiet, seated, uninterrupted
Posture: upright, stable
Eyes: open initially, closed later
Devices: silent, out of reach
No background sound.
No audience.
Step-by-Step Execution
Step 1 — Silent Stabilization (5 minutes)
Sit upright.
Eyes open
Gaze neutral
Remain silent.
Observe:
urge to speak
internal commentary
pressure to verbalize
Do not respond.
Step 2 — Delayed Speech Phase (7–10 minutes)
Introduce speech with constraint.
Rule:
Speak only after a 5-second internal pause.
Content:
describe immediate sensory facts only
(e.g., “I am seated.” “The room is quiet.”)
No opinions.
No narratives.
After each sentence, return to silence.
Step 3 — Internal Speech Observation (7–10 minutes)
Close eyes.
Do not speak.
Observe:
internal dialogue
impulse to externalize thought
No correction.
Step 4 — Neutral Closure (3–5 minutes)
Allow one final spoken sentence.
Rule:
factual
brief
non-evaluative
Return to silence.
Step 5 — Completion (2–3 minutes)
Remain seated briefly.
Open eyes slowly.
No reflection.
No journaling.
Post-Session Instruction
After completion:
Resume daily activity normally
Do not repeat the protocol
Do not combine with earlier practices
Proceed to Day 5 on the next calendar day only.
Lesson Completion Rule (Tutor LMS)
Completion: Manual
Drip to Day 5: 24 hours recommended