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Safe and Sound: A Polyvagal Approach for Connection, Change, and Healing

Safe and Sound: A Polyvagal Approach for Connection, Change, and Healing

Onderko, Karen
Porges, Stephen
Levine, Peter

Paperback

General PsychologyMental HealthSelf-Help

Publisher Price: $20.99

ISBN10: 1649632347
ISBN13: 9781649632340
Publisher: St. Martin's Essentials / Sounds True
Published: Apr 22 2025
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.79
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.13 Depth: 8.58
Language: English

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 don't 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 that's 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 SSP's 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

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