Safe and Sound Protocol
An auditory (sound) based therapy to reduce sensory sensitivity and stress, promoting social engagement and resilience by regulating the nervous system.
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. Suitable for children and adults, the SSP has demonstrated benefits for individuals with trauma, anxiety, sensory processing differences and more.
Highlights of the SSP:
● A five-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
SSP Fees
Access fee $250 (Includes program material and app)
Intake Session (75 minute) $235
Three program options: you can choose from therapist led or at home program or a mix of both
Option 1 - Therapist led sessions
8 - 12 co-listening sessions
(online or in person)
$235 / session
Option 2 - At home program
4-8 weekly check ins
(to monitor progress, and check in)
$125 / week - minimum 4 weeks
Option 3 - Hybrid
Some at home listening, some therapist led sessions
$125 / week where there are no therapist led sessions that week with a check in to monitor progress
$235 / session therapist led sessions
The Safe and Sound Protocol helps with:
anxiety
stress
sleep problems
improving ability to self-regulate
emotional reactivity
sensory overwhelm/ overstimulation
can be beneficial to those with Autism and ADHD
Polyvagal Theory: 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. 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.
Check out the video below to learn more.