Professional Events

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP): Clinical Insights and Provider Stories

Live Webinar | October 23 @ 12 p.m. ET

Unyte Health welcomes Dr. Stephen Porges, the author of Polyvagal Theory and Karen Onderko, instrumental in bringing the SSP from the laboratory to the clinical world to this Clinical Conversations: The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP): Clinical Insights and Provider Stories. Hosted by Unyte Health and moderated by the founder of Sounds True Tami Simon, this session will orient around the stories shared in Dr. Porges and Karen’s new book, Safe and Sound: A Polyvagal Approach to Connection, Change and Healing.

Integrating Music-based Therapy in a Large Hospital Setting

Live Webinar | November 13 @ 11 a.m. ET

Unyte is proud to host four special guests from M Health Fairview in this upcoming webinar, featuring a discussion on how providers can leverage the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) in conjunction with other modalities, such as occupational therapy, to support clients’ emotional regulation, sensory processing and rehabilitation.

M Health Fairview is a healthcare partnership that combines the expertise of the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services to deliver innovative, patient-centered care.

The Relationship Between Regulation, Relationship and Resilience

Live Webinar | July 29 @ 11 a.m. ET

Unyte Health welcomes Dr. Stephen Porges, originator of Polyvagal Theory, Dr. Peter Levine, developer of Somatic Experiencing® and Kim Barthel, OTR/L to this upcoming webinar in our Clinical Conversations series. 

How are regulation, relationship and resilience interconnected? How are they different? How do they show up in the nervous system and how can the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) increase our capacity for regulation, relationship and resilience all at once? Join us as we explore these questions and examine each of these concepts individually, tri-directionally and within a therapeutic setting.

Using Music for Healing

Live Webinar | August 15 @ 12 p.m. ET

Unyte Health welcomes Jim Donovan, multi-platinum musician and director of the Music and Wellness Program at Saint Francis University to this upcoming webinar, Using Music for Healing, alongside Rebecca Knowles, OTD, OTR/L, RYT, and Derek Mihalicz head of Unyte Health’s customer experience and operations.

This session brings together three unique perspectives in the world of music-based interventions. Registrants can expect to learn:

• The latest advancements and applications in music-based interventions like the SSP.
• How music can be a tool for accessing the nervous system.
• What “regulating frequencies” mean and look like.

How Anxiety Can Manifest in the Nervous System

Live Webinar | September 17 @ 1 p.m. ET

Unyte Health welcomes Carol Ann Brayley, neurodivergent clinical social worker, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and expert Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) provider to this Provider Spotlight webinar. This session will highlight her clinical use of the SSP within the context of anxiety, the nervous system and physical health.

Registrants can expect to learn:

• What the purpose of anxiety is and how it can manifest in the body and nervous system.
• Strategies for grounding anxious clients.
• Effective SSP titration for maximized therapeutic impact.

Integrating the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) within a Special Education and Residential Setting – Witherslack Group

Live Webinar | June 20 @ 11 a.m. ET

Unyte’s Organizational Solutions Team is proud to partner with Witherslack Group, supporting integration and delivery of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) within their multidisciplinary team of 25 providers. In this upcoming Provider Spotlight, Unyte welcomes two special guests from Witherslack: Clinical Director Billy Smallwood and Regional Clinical Director Waveney Patel.

Exploring Advancements in Music-Based Interventions and Socio-Cultural Change

Live Webinar | February 21 @ 1 p.m. ET

Unyte Health is excited to host AZA Stephen Allsop, MD, PhD, artist, neuroscientist and psychiatrist in this Research Spotlight. This session will explore the latest advancements in music-based interventions and socio-cultural change.

We’ll discuss music-based interventions such as the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), examining how the power of music and sound can be used to heal, and what is happening in the brain and body. We’ll explore how historical concepts such as mindfulness, meditation and healing properties of sound and music converge with modern neuroscience.

Integrating the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) Within a Residential Treatment Facility – Capstone Treatment Center

Live Webinar | March 12, at 11 a.m. ET

In this Provider Spotlight webinar, Unyte Health welcomes Clinical Director at Capstone Treatment Center, Jeremy Carter LMFT, LPC and SSP Coordinator and Intake Specialist at Capstone Treatment Center, Kayla Ann Wilson, LMSW. Hosted by Kelly Beins, Clinical Solutions Manager at Unyte Health, this webinar will discuss considerations for integrating the SSP into a residential treatment facility including environment, setting, timeline and family integration.

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and the S.A.F.E. EMDR model

Live Webinar | May 16, at 12 p.m. ET

Unyte Health is excited to welcome Liz Zhang, LMSW, SSP Provider, Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, to this Provider Spotlight webinar. In this session, you will learn about the synergy between the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and the S.A.F.E. EMDR model, specifically within the context of healing complex trauma.

The Nervous Systems’ Role in Experiencing and Healing from Trauma

Live Webinar | May 28, at 11 a.m. ET

Unyte Health welcomes Dr. Stephen Porges, the originator of Polyvagal Theory and Dr. Frank Anderson, expert in trauma treatment as they explore concepts of Polyvagal Theory, the nervous system and relational trauma.

A Polyvagal Theory Perspective on Chronic Pain and Addiction Treatment Using the SSP

Live Webinar | January 16 @ 12 p.m. ET

Join Dr. Stephen Porges, originator of the Polyvagal Theory and creator of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and Dr. Mel Pohl, the senior medical consultant of the Pain Recovery Program at The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center to this Clinical Conversations webinar.

This conversation will center around how Polyvagal Theory and the SSP can contribute to treatment methods and outcomes for patients in chronic pain and addiction recovery.

Bringing the Dynamics of Psychophysiology and Curiosity to the SSP

Live Webinar | December 6 @ 12 p.m. ET

Join SSP Provider Shelly Melroe M.S., M.A., LMFT and Unyte Health’s Director of Research and Education, Rebecca Knowles as they explore the elements and considerations of human psychophysiology that can enhance the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) experience as you envision building it into your practice.

Emotional Safety in the Therapy Room and Beyond: Tools and strategies for resourcing clients of all ages

Live Webinar | September 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EDT

Join SSP Provider and Unyte Health mentor Laurie Belanger as she hosts an educational workshop through the University at Buffalo. This training will focus on providing therapists of all backgrounds and settings with a set of valuable and immediately practical tools and strategies for resourcing in session.

An Exploration of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Sensory Integrative Processing Occupational Therapy (OT/SIP) Combined Delivery Guidelines

Live Webinar | September 21 @ 1 pm ET

In this Clinical Conversations webinar, Unyte Health is delighted to host the expert panel of occupational therapists who developed the upcoming Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Occupational Therapy/Sensory Integrative Processing (OT/SIP) Combined Delivery Guidelines.

Integrating the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) within a foster and adoption care organization — Alternative Family Services

Live Webinar | October 12 @ 12 pm ET

In this Provider Spotlight webinar, Unyte Health is excited to welcome Alternative Family Services’ CEO, Marsha Lewis, Mental Health Director, Tricca Hodges, LCSW and Brittany Ratiani, LMFT. Hosted by Rebecca Knowles, Director of Research and Education at Unyte Health, this webinar will explore the implementation of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) within the Alternative Family Services organization.

Dr. Stephen Porges and Seth Porges on Practical Applications of Polyvagal Theory and Their New Book

Live Webinar | October 30 @ 11 am ET

In this Clinical Conversations webinar, Unyte Health is delighted to host Dr. Stephen Porges, originator of the Polyvagal Theory and creator of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and his son Seth Porges. Join us as Dr. Porges and Seth dive into the experience and considerations of co-authoring their new book, Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us.