Research and case studies on the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a therapy that uses specially edited music to help relax the nervous system and improve social interaction. It is based on the polyvagal theory, which explains how our nervous system responds to stress and security.
Research on the SSP shows that it can be especially useful for people with stress-related problems. Such as anxiety, trauma, and problems with social interactions. People who have followed the SSP often report that they feel calmer and safer. And that they can handle social situations better.
It works like this: listening to the edited music stimulates the part of the nervous system responsible for relaxation and social interaction. This helps you feel more relaxed and safe. And to deal better with others and your environment (neuroception).
Over the past 30 years, thousands of scientific publications have been published and countless studies and case studies have been published on the functioning of the Safe and Sound Protocol and the underlying
Polyvagal theory.
Below you will find a number of studies and case studies to give you a better idea of the research into the SSP.

Functional Neurological Disorder and the Safe and Sound Protocol in a ten year old child
Neuromodulation using digitally filtered and edited music to treat a ten-year-old child unresponsive to standard interventions for Functional Neurological Disorder.

Social improvements of a child with autism spectrum disorder after Safe and Sound Protocol
The ability to regulate emotions is fundamental to healthy development and functioning in a variety of domains, including social engagement.

The listening project: tuning into change with the Safe and Sound Protocol
A research project funded by the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is being conducted at AKF Australian facilities to evaluate the effectiveness of the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) in children with a history of trauma.

Reducing hypersensitivity in Autism through the Safe and Sound Protocol
Reducing hypersensitivity in autistic spectrum disorder: preliminary findings evaluating the listening project protocol (precursor SSP).

Low HRV and the Polyvagal Theory
Read Cattaneo et al.'s (2021) research publication discussing polyvagal theory and the neurovisceral integration model to better understand how heart rate variability (HRV) relates to emotional dysregulation, cognitive performance, and psychopathological conditions.

Real world evidence
Explore Unyte's real-world data on the Safe and Sound Protocol.
Data is collected through standardized third-party assessments.
And provides insight into the effectiveness and positive impact of the Safe and Sound Protocol on anxiety, depression, trauma and psychosocial challenges.

Regulate emotions, just like her peers
The Safe and Sound Protocol helps 9-year-old Holly, who has experienced trauma all her life, better regulate her emotions at school.

Safe and Sound Protocol as a treatment for long Covid
Woman with symptoms of long-term COVID finds ease and better regulation of the nervous system with the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP).

Improved social connections after the Safe and Sound Protocol in clients with Autism
Mother is happy with the results after the SSP and says she now has a better connection than she has ever experienced with her daughter.

Safe and Sound Protocol helps Generation Z clients find more fun and motivation
Case study: Bob, 22, said he felt less depressed, anxious and had fewer intrusive thoughts after taking the SSP Core, adding: “I can enjoy life and experience calmness again.”

Combination of the Safe and Sound Protocol and the Focus system benefits children with developmental problems
Case study: Max had problems and delays in several areas of development compared to peers. After the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Focus System, Max's grandparents were amazed to see such a different version of him.

The Safe and Sound Protocol supports families to find solutions together
Case study: Ola is a medical provider. She is healthy, lives near the forest and works various shifts. However, she is often suddenly called to work, where she encounters human suffering every day. “More peace with the mother led to more security in the relationship,” she added. “Change in one family member causes change in the entire family.”
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