The Safe and Sound Protocol
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based listening therapy designed to reduce sound sensitivities and improve auditory processing, behavioral state regulation, and social engagement behaviors through filtered music.​
As a practical application of Polyvagal Theory, the SSP acts as a non-invasive, acoustic vagal nerve stimulator, helping to re-tune the nervous system to better support connection, collaboration and resilience.​ The SSP involves listening to specially filtered music through headphones alongside a provider, in-person or remotely.
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"We live on the leash of our senses. There is no way to understand the world without first detecting it though the radar-net of our senses." - Diane Ackerman
Highlights of the SSP
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A five-hour auditory intervention developed and patented by Dr. Stephen Porges, author of the Polyvagal Theory.
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Designed to reduce sound sensitivity, and improve auditory processing and behavioral state regulation.
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Activates the client’s social engagement system, helping to accelerate and enhance therapeutic outcomes.
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Supports physiological state regulation, allowing for greater resilience.
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Suitable for children and adults, the SSP has demonstrated benefits for individuals with trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, ADHD, irritability and anger, auditory processing difficulties, sleep problems, sensory processing differences, nervous system dysregulation, developmental delays, autism and more.​​
The Science of Feeling Safe
Developed by world-renowned researcher and Unyte’s Chief Scientific Advisor, Dr. Stephen Porges, Polyvagal Theory focuses on what is happening in the body and the nervous system, and explains how our sense of safety, danger or life-threat can impact our behavior.
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Understanding Polyvagal Theory gives us a scientific framework that can be applied through physiological, or “bottom-up” therapies, to help change and improve how we feel, think and connect with others.
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SSP 30 and 90 Day Journey
Each Safe and Sound Protocol journey allows for connection, a deepened understanding of neurobiology and an opportunity for the brain and nervous system to experience felt security. Our goal is to reset the nervous system via stimulation of the middle ear muscles and the cranial nerves associated with social engagement. Because the nervous system is flexible and responds to stressors, the 30 days journey is not designed to be permanent of a stand alone therapy. The experience sets the foundation for living in a more regulated and resilient state so that other therapies may be more effective. Multiple journeys can be completed gradually to build a foundation of resiliency over time.
30 Day Journey
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Access to the SSP Connect and Core Pathways with guidance through daily as needed support for 30 days
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Free access to SSP for primary caregiver
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Includes neurobiology informed resources for adults and children to foster individual psychoeducation, and parent to child relationship
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Requires headphones that covers the ears
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One time set up fee (includes evaluation, assessment, tutorial)
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Optional $25/month access to Connect or Balance Programs following the 30 Day Journey
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90 Day Journey
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Access to the SSP Connect and Core Pathways with guidance through daily as needed support for 90 days
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Free access to SSP for primary caregiver
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Includes neurobiology informed resources for adults and children to foster individual psychoeducation, and parent to child relationship
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Requires headphones that covers the ears
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One time set up fee (includes evaluation, assessment, tutorial)
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Optional $25/month access to Connect or Balance Programs following the 30 Day Journey
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Let's Connect!
I would love to learn more about you, and discuss the Safe and Sound Protocol for your health and wellness