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Safe and Sound Protocol

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Introduction

  • 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 retune 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. Suitable for children and adults, the

SSP has demonstrated benefits for individuals with trauma, anxiety, sensory

processing differences and more.

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Program Highlights

Highlights of the SSP:

  • A 5-hour auditory intervention developed and patented by Dr. Stephen

Porges, author of the Polyvagal Theory.

  • Designed to reduce sound sensitivity, and improve auditory processing and

behavioral state regulation.

  • Activates the client’s social engagement system, helping to accelerate and

enhance therapeutic outcomes.

  • Supports physiological state regulation, allowing for greater resilience.

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Introduction to Polyvagal Theory

Polyvagal Theory: the Science of Feeling Safe

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  • 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.

  • 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.

 

Video: https://vimeo.com/unyte/ssp

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About Unyte

About Unyte:

Unyte is a category-creating neuro-tech company with

proprietary, clinical-grade solutions and a loyal (and growing) provider

community of 3,000+ mental health and neurodevelopmental professionals

with a shared mission to help people become more aware, regulated, and

resilient so they can better respond to life’s challenges and live happier and

healthier lives.

 

Purpose: Unyte helps transform the lives of children and adults every day

through empowering therapists, educators, clinicians and healthcare providers

to guide their clients to feel better, think better, and connect better through

improved nervous system regulation.

 

Mission: Unyte’s mission is to empower every person to guide their nervous

system to be more aware, regulated and resilient so they can feel safe, happy

and healthy, and more effectively respond to life’s challenges.

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