The Safe and Sound Protocol Listening Therapy | Unyte

What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?

  • Pioneered by Dr. Stephen Porges, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based listening therapy that helps shift the nervous system to be more present and regulated while improving client capacity for connection and receptivity to other therapies.
  • A unique, non-invasive vagal nerve stimulator, the SSP is designed to reduce stress and auditory sensitivity while enhancing social engagement and resilience by re-patterning the auditory and nervous systems for safety and connection.
  • A protocol for children and adults.

How Does This Work?

The music of the SSP has been filtered through a patented, evidence-based algorithm that highlights specific sound frequencies that help regulate the autonomic nervous system and stimulate the vagus nerve.

By sending cues of safety through specially filtered music, the SSP engages a system of muscles and nerves that support social engagement, stimulating the vagus nerve. This opens the door for other therapies to become more accessible, impactful and accelerated.

The SSP uses a wide variety of music, including some that you may already be familiar with. All the music in the SSP playlists are thoughtfully sequenced and filtered through the patented, evidence-based algorithm backed by decades of scientific research.

  • The SSP contains several vocal and non-vocal music playlists and levels of filtration to help you support client engagement and participation in the listening process. Multiple vocal and non-vocal playlists allow the SSP to be accessible to many populations, and allowing the music to be customizable to each client.

Impacts on Daily Living

Can We Do This At Home?

Yes – at-home carry over is very important for SSP and it can be accessed through a user- friendly app compatible with iOS and Android devices. This program is best listened to with over-the-ear headphones.

If interested, please complete the Occupational Therapy Intake Form

If you have any questions please contact Grace Oneglia, Listening Coordinator via goneglia@otathekoomarcenter.com.