FEEL BETTER, THINK BETTER, CONNECT BETTER
Safe and Sound Protocol ™ is a program of non-invasive stimulation of the vagus nerve, using a track of electronically altered and formatted music to support the autonomous nervous system in regaining its balance. The scientific basis for the successful effects of the protocol is the polyvagal theory. It indicates the ability of the vagus nerve to regulate emotions, to activate or to reinforce social emotional engagement, and to rebalance the response to stress.
THE BASICS OF SSP
THREE AUTONOMOUS STATES
As the autonomic nervous system moves through the relevant states of arousal, it faces challenges. When feeling safe, we function in a social engagement mode; we are outgoing, we build valuable relationships, and efficiently learn new things. In this state, the stimulated vagus nerve ensures accurate self-regulation of the nervous system. Consequently, any unexpected stress puts us in fight-and-flight mode. Being exposed to threat or seeing our precious things in peril, cause withdrawal, shutting down or trigger an apathy response.
OUT OF BALANCE
Being under a lot of stress for a prolonged period of time, as well as being exposed to an overload of excessive external stimulants, weaken the nervous system’s ability to self-regulate. Today’s lifestyle provides plenty of intense, negative disturbing experiences which when extended, cause notorious stress. This jeopardizes our sense of safety and gets in a way of regaining balance necessary for the optimal use of our natural cognitive, emotional, and mental resources. Consequently, this adverse effect may cause or enhance many negative symptoms.
STIMULATION OF THE VAGUS NERVE
When the self-regulation system malfunctions (is out of tune? Out of balance?), independent and spontaneous return of the vagus nerve to a balanced state of arousal is impossible. However, this very process can be effectively supported by this non-invasive acoustic intervention. Listening to the electronically altered music with modified filtered frequencies activates the muscles of the middle ear and, as a result, stimulates the vagus nerve. This effect is the basis of Safe and Sound Protocol™, an effective therapeutic method in treating various conditions related to the dysfunction of the nervous system.
SENSE OF SECURITY
Stimulation of the vagus nerve helps the autonomic system get back to its space of safety. This helps to restore the natural resilience of the nervous system and supports our social engagement system, enabling us to build healthy relationships. As a result, it helps to get out of the vicious cycle of sympathetic stress, out of the fight or flight mode, enabling us to open up and socially engage. In a state of safe equilibrium, we become more resilient, efficient in learning and retaining information, and confident.
MAIN BENEFITS
FEEL BETTER
Greater sense of security, peace, and ever growing inner resilience. Less fear, anxiety, or overwhelm by potential life-threatening situations. Growing ability to replace emotionally-charged responses with conscious and relevant to situations at hand.
THINK BETTER
Clearer, more creative and constructive thoughts. Less chaos, less absentmindedness and doing away with a fixed mindset. More efficient learning, better self-esteem, and ever-growing self-worth.
CONNECT BETTER
Relationships that are more open, honest and deeper. Less fear, withdrawal or conflicts in relationships. Growing ability to establish genuine, healthy and meaningful social relationships.
FIND OUT MORE
For more information on polyvagal theory, the function of the vagus nerve, the effects of the Safe and Sound Protocol™ on the autonomic nervous system and indications for its use, visit Unyte / iLS – developer and manufacturer of this therapeutic tool integratedlistening.com integratedlistening.com