Safe and Sound

Stephen W. Porges (Author) Dr Stephen W. Porges is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist and pioneer of Polyvagal Theory. He is currently Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University, where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. Dr Porges is also the author of numerous articles and books on Polyvagal Theory.Karen Onderko (Author) Karen Onderko is a founding member of the Polyvagal Institute and is passionate about advancing the understanding and application of Polyvagal Theory. She promotes education and access to PVT for people throughout the world.

I recently had the privilege of briefly trying the Safe and Sound protocol described in this exciting new book and found the experience to be as advertised – I felt a shift toward more calm and openness. Using my language, it seems like the music helps protective parts relax so people can access more Self – that healing essence within everyone. I look forward to combining it with the approach I developed called Internal Family Systems, particularly with highly protective systems.