The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) for Families and Children
Discover how listening to five hours of filtered music can make a big difference for your child.
And how it can help and support you as a family.
What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?
The Safe and Sound Protocol is a program designed to help children and adults feel calmer and safer on a lasting basis.
It uses specially processed music to calm your child's nervous system. This helps your child cope better with stimuli and relax more easily.
It was developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, creator of
the polyvagal theory.
It has already helped many children and parents feel better and experience more peace of mind.
Your child listens at home using the Unyte app, in the safety and comfort of their own environment. In short segments, at their own pace, with you by their side. Through a personalized listening schedule, with detailed, tailored instructions for parents.
We’re here to guide you as parents, so you always know what to do. And we’re here for you whenever you have questions or want to discuss something. As a parent, you can also listen in yourself, at no extra cost. That way, you can experience what your child is going through, and better meet your child’s needs.
What does the SSP consist of?
The SSP consists of three components: Connect, Core, and Balance. With us, your child gets 12 months of unlimited access to all three, with everything you need to work through them at a relaxed pace and in your own time.
You'll also receive:
Seven music selections per category—ranging from Disney songs to classical music—each lasting 5 hours. You’ll work together to choose what your child enjoys. Your child will then listen to the music according to a schedule we’ve tailored to your situation.
Clear listening instructions for parents, so you know exactly what to do. With the right approach (titration) and, if necessary, microdosing, your child can listen at a pace that suits him or her.
A polyvagal course for parents, featuring practical explanations, breathing exercises, movement exercises, and polyvagal exercises. You’ll also get access to exercises designed specifically for children.
Personalized support, all year round. Do you have a question, are you having trouble with something, or do you want to adjust your child's schedule? We're here to help.
Are you listening in as a parent? If so, you'll receive your own intake session, listening schedule, and personalized instructions at no extra cost.
The Safe and Sound Protocol helps your child to:
Senses and Processing
- become less sensitive to sound
- process speech and sounds more easily
- tolerate stimuli better
Emotions and Behavior
- relax more easily
- to better regulate emotions
- to respond more calmly when angry or panicked
Connection and safety
- make it easier to connect with other children
- to support neuroception (the sense of safety)
- to allow the body and mind to relax again