Safe and Sound

A Polyvagal Approach for Connection, Change, and Healing
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A groundbreaking protocol from Polyvagal Theory pioneer Dr. Stephen Porges, highlighting real-life stories of transformation and healing.

The nervous system impacts daily well-being, to your benefit or detriment. Understanding how may be the key to better supporting the challenges that have been holding you back. The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a groundbreaking listening therapy based in Polyvagal Theory (PVT), which looks at the role the autonomic nervous system and vagus nerve play in regulating health and behavior. Resetting the nervous system to its homeostatic state with SSP is the lock, waiting to be opened.

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 and healing. The book showcases clinical evidence demonstrating SSP’s impact on emotional dysregulation, social engagement difficulty, and even auditory sensitivity, providing a comprehensive understanding of its therapeutic potential. Case studies and stories cover a range of topics, including depression, perfectionism, addiction, COVID recovery, navigating gender identity, living with Parkinson’s disease, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more.

Illustrating the incredible range of application and how autonomic regulation can lead to significant improvements—from stress and anxiety to grief and trauma—Safe and Sound demonstrates how SSP can promote a state of safety and calm, facilitating the foundation for long-awaited healing.

Format Details
Paperback Book - Preorder (Available April 22, 2025) eBook - Preorder (Available April 22, 2025)
Contents Paperback Book (352 pages) eBook (352 pages)
Dimensions 6 x 9 inches
Product Code BK06874 BK06874W
ISBN Number 978-1-64963-234-0 978-1-64963-235-7
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Stephen Porges PhD

About Stephen Porges PhD

Stephen W. Porges, PhD, is author of The Polyvagal Theory and creator of SSP. He is professor of psychiatry at the University of North Carolina and Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University, where he is founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He lives in Atlantic Beach, Florida. More at stephenporges.com.

About Karen Onderko

Karen Onderko was director of research and education for Integrated Listening Systems and Unyte and is a founding board member of the Polyvagal Institute.

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