Why try the RRP?

The Rest and Restore Protocol™ (RRP) is a new listening therapy developed by Safe and Sound Protocol™ (SSP) creator Dr. Stephen Porges and musician Anthony Gorry. It specifically targets those areas connected to the dorsal branch of our vagus nerve, the branch which manages our Freeze and Collapse responses. While the Safe and Sound Protocol™ (SSP) works to increase our felt sense of safety within the body by stimulating our Social Engagement System, the Rest and Restore Protocol™ (RRP) does so by reaching deep into our core, connecting with our nervous system to stimulate a state of gentle relaxation.

What is the RRP?

The RRP is five hours of music that contain the physiological rhythms of the body. Aspects of our heartbeat, respiration, cranio-sacral rhythm, digestion, and more have been infused into it via a new audio technology called Sonocea®, entraining the nervous system through rhythmic stimulation. Dr. Porges describes listening to the RRP as “being gently rocked while floating on a raft without any fear of falling off.”

The RRP is brand new in 2024, and its effects are still being studied. Preliminary pilot data, however, suggests gains in the following areas:

Enhanced efficacy of other therapies
Increased physical, mental, and emotional ease
Better sleep
Reduced depression and anxiety
Greater access to feelings
Improved digestion
Decrease in PTSD symptoms

More information about the RRP and how it works can be found at this official Unyte/RRP site.

Which should I choose: the SSP or the RRP?

Simply put, the SSP helps us to connect with others, and the RRP helps us to connect with ourselves. The SSP is focused on the Ventral Vagus complex and as such is designed to support Social Engagement. The RRP works with the healing qualities of the Dorsal Vagus, improving parasympathetic “rest and digest” response and functions related to the brain-gut axis (such as chronic pain and digestive disorders).

Both systems are helpful, and most clients will benefit from both. Those with physical issues (functional disorder diagnosis, sleep apnea, retained primitive reflexes, etc.), and/or those with a habitual dorsal vagal (freeze/collapse) response to stressors may wish to begin with the RRP. Those who want to feel more emotionally regulated, connected, and safe with others might start with the SSP.

Why these Groups?

The RRP is divided into 10 Tracks across three Levels. It is a powerful modality, and providers are still learning about its effects. As with the SSP, careful adherence to the “Less is More” principle is key to realizing a positive experience.

Because of this, and because clients are reporting helpful outcomes with listening to and repeating just the first Level, I’ve decided to offer a series of three short groups. This will make access more affordable, will allow time to titrate RRP dosage, and will foster an atmosphere of comfortable co-regulation.

If you are curious, this is an exchange rate-mindful, low cost way to experience some or all of the RRP. You will:

connect with a small, supportive group of colleagues,
realize personal growth, and
learn experientially about the potential benefits of the RRP for your own clinical practice.
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I’ve been a certified SSP Provider since 2019, and an RRP Provider since early 2025. I keep current with training updates, and am also a remote SSP and RRP facilitator.

I participated in the first and second pilot studies of the RRP in 2024, and experienced what I describe as a “gradual, deep unthawing” within my core. Gains I’ve observed in other somatic therapies (SE, bodywork) have happened more quickly and been long-lasting.

I believe the RRP has the potential to transform how we address developmental and severe trauma, freeing clients from challenging habitual shutdown states and offering them more direct access to their innate healing potential.

To learn more about my background, please click here.

What are the Group Details?

RRP1 will include the 30 minute (unfiltered) Introduction, and the three 30 minute filtered Tracks contained within Level One. This will be four meetings of up to 90 minutes in length, meeting over consecutive weeks. The price is USD$149/CAD$169/140€, which includes an additional four weeks of Level One RRP access.

RRP2 will include the three 30 minute filtered Tracks contained within Level Two. This will be three meetings of up to 90 minutes in length, meeting over consecutive weeks. The price is USD$119/CAD$129/110€, which includes an additional three weeks of Level One and Level Two RRP access.

RRP3 will include the three 30 minute filtered Tracks contained within Level Three. This will be three meetings of up to 90 minutes in length, meeting over consecutive weeks. The price is USD$119/CAD$129/110€, which includes an additional three weeks of complete RRP (Levels One through Three) access.

**Pricing in other currencies will be made available upon request. Please don’t hesitate to contact me. Access to this healing technology should not be dependent upon strong exchange with the euro or US dollar. 🙏

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We will gather on Zoom. You will need two electronic devices: one that supports apps (a cellular phone or a tablet) and a separate device (most likely a personal computer) in order to view the group. Any headset/earbuds may be used, as can speakers with left and right audio channels.

A detailed schedule and other supportive materials will be sent to all participants upon registration. The groups will be conducted in English.

Who is Eligible?

This group is intended for Somatic Experiencing® Practitioners (SEP™’s) or similarly-trained professionals who have experience processing emotional material in a collective setting. The RRP can be a powerful stimulus. While the group will form and hold a supportive container, participants must be familiar with their personal nervous system responses and have confidence in their ability to witness and to self-regulate these responses.

The RRP is not intended to be a stand-alone therapy. Access to supportive resources during and after is strongly recommended and is the responsibility of the participant.

When are the Groups Offered?

**I am located in Portugal; the times and dates listed are for the Western European time zone. Each group will have a maximum of 6 participants;** please enroll early to confirm your spot.

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The RRP1 dates for the Western Hemisphere (the Americas, Europe, and Africa) are:

WAITLIST FORMING—Four consecutive 90 minute meetings on Fridays, April 25 - May 16, 2025, from 6 PM Portugal time (for reference, this will be 10 AM US West Coast time, 1 PM US East Coast time, and 7 PM Central European time on the same date.

The RRP1 dates for the Eastern Hemisphere (Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia) are:

—Four consecutive 90 minute meetings on Mondays, April 28 - May 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM Portugal time. (For reference, this will be 11 AM Central European/South African Time, 2:30 PM in India, 6:00 PM Japan Time and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Australia on the same date). Pricing is 140€/ZAR 1500/INR 6000/JPY 15,000/AUD $169. Other currencies will be made available upon request.

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The RRP2 dates for the Western Hemisphere (the Americas, Europe, and Africa) are:

—Three consecutive 90 minute meetings on Tuesdays, June 17 - July 1, 2025, from 6 PM Portugal time (for reference, this will be 10 AM US West Coast time, 1 PM US East Coast time, and 7 PM Central European time on the same date.)

The RRP2 dates for the Eastern Hemisphere (Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia) are:

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COMING IN SUMMER, 2025

How Do I Enroll?

Please select one of the buttons below to proceed. Registration is confirmed when payment is received.

Why try the RRP?

What is the RRP?

The RRP is brand new in 2024, and its effects are still being studied. Preliminary pilot data, however, suggests gains in the following areas:

Enhanced efficacy of other therapies

Increased physical, mental, and emotional ease

Better sleep

Reduced depression and anxiety

Greater access to feelings

Improved digestion

Decrease in PTSD symptoms

More information about the RRP and how it works can be found at this official Unyte/RRP site.

Which should I choose: the SSP or the RRP?

Why these Groups?

The RRP is divided into 10 Tracks across three Levels. It is a powerful modality, and providers are still learning about its effects. As with the SSP, careful adherence to the “Less is More” principle is key to realizing a positive experience.

If you are curious, this is an exchange rate-mindful, low cost way to experience some or all of the RRP. You will:

connect with a small, supportive group of colleagues,

realize personal growth, and

learn experientially about the potential benefits of the RRP for your own clinical practice.

I’ve been a certified SSP Provider since 2019, and an RRP Provider since early 2025. I keep current with training updates, and am also a remote SSP and RRP facilitator.

I participated in the first and second pilot studies of the RRP in 2024, and experienced what I describe as a “gradual, deep unthawing” within my core. Gains I’ve observed in other somatic therapies (SE, bodywork) have happened more quickly and been long-lasting.

I believe the RRP has the potential to transform how we address developmental and severe trauma, freeing clients from challenging habitual shutdown states and offering them more direct access to their innate healing potential.

What are the Group Details?

RRP2 will include the three 30 minute filtered Tracks contained within Level Two. This will be three meetings of up to 90 minutes in length, meeting over consecutive weeks. The price is USD$119/CAD$129/110€, which includes an additional three weeks of Level One and Level Two RRP access.

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We will gather on Zoom. You will need two electronic devices: one that supports apps (a cellular phone or a tablet) and a separate device (most likely a personal computer) in order to view the group. Any headset/earbuds may be used, as can speakers with left and right audio channels.

A detailed schedule and other supportive materials will be sent to all participants upon registration. The groups will be conducted in English.

Who is Eligible?

The RRP is not intended to be a stand-alone therapy. Access to supportive resources during and after is strongly recommended and is the responsibility of the participant.

When are the Groups Offered?

**I am located in Portugal; the times and dates listed are for the Western European time zone. Each group will have a maximum of 6 participants;** please enroll early to confirm your spot.

——RRP1——

The RRP1 dates for the Western Hemisphere (the Americas, Europe, and Africa) are:

WAITLIST FORMING—Four consecutive 90 minute meetings on Fridays, April 25 - May 16, 2025, from 6 PM Portugal time (for reference, this will be 10 AM US West Coast time, 1 PM US East Coast time, and 7 PM Central European time on the same date.

The RRP1 dates for the Eastern Hemisphere (Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia) are:

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How Do I Enroll?

Why try the RRP?

What is the RRP?

The RRP is brand new in 2024, and its effects are still being studied. Preliminary pilot data, however, suggests gains in the following areas:

Enhanced efficacy of other therapies

Increased physical, mental, and emotional ease

Better sleep

Reduced depression and anxiety

Greater access to feelings

Improved digestion

Decrease in PTSD symptoms

More information about the RRP and how it works can be found at this official Unyte/RRP site.

Which should I choose: the SSP or the RRP?

Why these Groups?

The RRP is divided into 10 Tracks across three Levels. It is a powerful modality, and providers are still learning about its effects. As with the SSP, careful adherence to the “Less is More” principle is key to realizing a positive experience.

If you are curious, this is an exchange rate-mindful, low cost way to experience some or all of the RRP. You will:

connect with a small, supportive group of colleagues,

realize personal growth, and

learn experientially about the potential benefits of the RRP for your own clinical practice.

I’ve been a certified SSP Provider since 2019, and an RRP Provider since early 2025. I keep current with training updates, and am also a remote SSP and RRP facilitator.

I participated in the first and second pilot studies of the RRP in 2024, and experienced what I describe as a “gradual, deep unthawing” within my core. Gains I’ve observed in other somatic therapies (SE, bodywork) have happened more quickly and been long-lasting.

I believe the RRP has the potential to transform how we address developmental and severe trauma, freeing clients from challenging habitual shutdown states and offering them more direct access to their innate healing potential.

What are the Group Details?

RRP2 will include the three 30 minute filtered Tracks contained within Level Two. This will be three meetings of up to 90 minutes in length, meeting over consecutive weeks. The price is USD$119/CAD$129/110€, which includes an additional three weeks of Level One and Level Two RRP access.

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We will gather on Zoom. You will need two electronic devices: one that supports apps (a cellular phone or a tablet) and a separate device (most likely a personal computer) in order to view the group. Any headset/earbuds may be used, as can speakers with left and right audio channels.

A detailed schedule and other supportive materials will be sent to all participants upon registration. The groups will be conducted in English.

Who is Eligible?

The RRP is not intended to be a stand-alone therapy. Access to supportive resources during and after is strongly recommended and is the responsibility of the participant.

When are the Groups Offered?

****I am located in Portugal; the times and dates listed are for the Western European time zone. Each group will have a maximum of 6 participants; please enroll early to confirm your spot.

——RRP1——

The RRP1 dates for the Western Hemisphere (the Americas, Europe, and Africa) are:

**WAITLIST FORMING**—Four consecutive 90 minute meetings on Fridays, April 25 - May 16, 2025, from 6 PM Portugal time (for reference, this will be 10 AM US West Coast time, 1 PM US East Coast time, and 7 PM Central European time on the same date.

The RRP1 dates for the Eastern Hemisphere (Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia) are:

——RRP2——

——RRP3——

How Do I Enroll?

**I am located in Portugal; the times and dates listed are for the Western European time zone. Each group will have a maximum of 6 participants;** please enroll early to confirm your spot.

WAITLIST FORMING—Four consecutive 90 minute meetings on Fridays, April 25 - May 16, 2025, from 6 PM Portugal time (for reference, this will be 10 AM US West Coast time, 1 PM US East Coast time, and 7 PM Central European time on the same date.