Description

From Polyvagal Theory pioneer Dr. Stephen Porges comes a new resource sharing the origin and best practices of his groundbreaking new protocol, and highlighting real-life stories of transformation and healing.

We all want to live and share our truth, but when we dont feel safe, it can be impossible to fully express or even know who we really are. The nervous system impacts daily well-being, to our benefit or detriment. Understanding how may be key to truly knowing yourself and better supporting the challenges holding you back. When the nervous system regains its capacity to feel safe, say Porges and Onderko, individuals can express themselves genuinely, engage comfortably with others, and embrace a life of greater openness and ease.

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a groundbreaking therapy based in Polyvagal Theory, which looks at the role the autonomic nervous system and vagus nerve play in regulating health and behavior. SSP involves listening to music thats been filtered to prioritize frequencies of human speech, providing auditory input that enables the nervous system to reset to its homeostatic state.

Porges and Onderko offer a glimpse into this innovative approach, highlighting not only the origin of SSP and its best practices but also real-life stories of transformation. They showcase clinical evidence demonstrating SSPs impact on emotional dysregulation, social interaction difficulty, and auditory sensitivity, providing a comprehensive understanding of its therapeutic potential. Some features and conditions addressed include:

Depression
Perfectionism
Addiction
Suicidal ideation
COVID recovery
Navigating gender identity
Living with Parkinsons disease
Hypermobility
Autism
ADHD
Dyslexia

Whether patient, family member, friend, or clinician, youll find a deeper understanding of the nervous system and tools for a more resilient experience. Illustrating the incredible range of application and how autonomic regulation can lead to significant improvementsfrom stress and anxiety to grief and traumaSafe and Sound demonstrates how SSP can promote a state of safety and calm, facilitating the foundation for long-awaited healing.

Author: Stephen Porges, Karen Onderko
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Sounds True
Published: 04/22/2025
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 8.58h x 6.13w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781649632340
Language: English