What is the Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP)?

Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and Anthony Gorry, Rest and Restore Protocol™ (RRP) is an innovative, clinical-grade listening therapy designed to help calm and restore mental and physical functioning. RRP is informed by decades of research studying physiological rhythms in the body, including heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and in the gut, alongside deep knowledge of advanced sound technology. This scientifically engineered acoustic signal and music support deep relaxation and optimal recovery for clients.

The Technology

Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) is enhanced by a sound technology called Sonocea® is a patent-pending sonic augmentation technology that uses acoustic parameters that go beyond traditional sound design, integrating the scientific knowledge of endogenous biological rhythms with the nervous system’s potential to be entrained through rhythmic stimulation.  For more information about RRP and Sonocea, visit Unyte.

How does RRP work in practice?

The Rest an Restore (RRP) helps to balance your nervous system to a more relaxed state. It can also enhance therapy. RRP, along with supportive practices, helps restore nervous system regulation to bring greater ease and improved physical and mental well-being. Improved well being is wonderful in and of itself but having a more regulated system can make therapy, and especially trauma work less challenging. By restoring the capacity of autonomic nervous system one is more able to regain balance and achieve homeostatis even while working through difficult stuff; in therapy and life.

Rest and Restore Protocol™ is delivered exclusively by certified providers through digital delivery via the Unyte platform. Clients experience a dynamic, progressive program, including five hours of Sonocea® Enhanced musical themes. RRP is delivered in varying increments and will varying levels of support, depending on your specific needs and therapeutic goals.

Timing and delivery of the RRP will be discussed during the assessment process. Both the RRP and SSP listening programs can be completed as part of therapy with me. I also offer it as an adjunctive therapy so if you already have a therapist, I am able to collaborate with them in the delivery of these programs. And if you are a therapist who has clients you think may benefit from SSP or RRP, please reach out for more information.

What Does RRP help with?

RRP has been reported to help clients:

• Become more accessible to therapy

• Enhance autonomic regulation

• Improve gut function

• Feel more relaxed, calm, and at ease

• Sleep better

• Feel less anxious and depressed

• Have greater access to their feelings

Kim Austin, LCSW a psychotherapist and certified provider of the SSP and the RRP, developed by Unyte Health. I am located in Decatur, Georgia and provide services to clients in Georgia, New York, Maine, and Florida. I use a variety of approaches to assist people in healing and experiencing greater clarity and peace. I am excited to offer the SSP and RRP listening therapies in my practice. Contact me to set up a free 15 minute consultation to see if I my services might be helpful to you. You can also email kim@kimaustin.com or call me at (207) 295-7427 to learn more.

Contact me for a free consultation

I know it can feel like a big step to call a counselor, but I’ll make it easy. We’ll spend 15-minutes on the phone and I’ll let you know how or if I can help. If I am not the right person, I’ll do my best to get you to the right person. Contact me at (207) 295-7427, or click here, for your free 15-minute phone consultation therapy. My specialties include:

Brainspotting

EMDR Therapy

Anxiety Therapy

Trauma Therapy/PTSD Treatment

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) and Safe and Sounds Protocol (SSP)