Foundational Materials
Along with the foundational pillars integrated into the harmonized growth model, we want you to know the research and information informing us at ISG. These evergreen documents contain the compilation of articles and books expanding our systemic understanding of human nature and the nature of systemic change.

Foundational Pillars
Harmonized Growth™ is an approach grounded in seven evidence-based pioneering concepts. They are not necessarily new chronologically, but each served and serves to provide a new perspective, a new paradigm of understanding. They are rooted in the observation of phenomena that did not fit the prevailing framework in it’s discipline. Harmonized Growth™ is an integration of these and a continuation of the spirit of discovery and synthesis.
THE FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS
Harmonized Growth™
Systems Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Family Systems Theory
Polyvagal Theory
Internal Family Systems
Integral Somatic Psychology
Energy Psychophysiology
Learn more about each foundational pillar below.
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What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, founder of the Polyvagal Theory, the Safe and Sound Protocol from Unyte is a non-invasive acoustic vagus nerve stimulator that helps your clients connect with themselves, others, and the world from a foundation of physiological safety.
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Will I experience the listening of SSP?In the suite of ISG services, SSP mentoring does not include any listening to the SSP. Our belief is that a healthy, supportive surround that matches your current functioning is essential to a safe and transformative experience with the SSP. Providers who want to experience the SSP in the context of Shelly's harmonized growth coaching model can pursue Individual Coaching.
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What will we talk about?Topics can range from deepening understanding of theoretical concepts, clinical guidance on integrating the SSP into practice (with top-down behavior-based modalities or other body-up modalities), clinical case consultation, or guidance and decision process for integrating SSP into business process.
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ISG QualificationsShelly Melroe, ISG Founder, was one of the first providers to incorporate the Safe and Sound Protocol into mental healthcare for restoration from developmental trauma. She currently uses it with individuals, couples, and families across a broad range of treatment goals, including resolution of chronic pain, addictive behaviors, narcissistic/codependent dynamics, and cross-generational trauma. She is a Certified Remote Provider and Endorsed Mentor by Unyte. You can watch the Provider Spotlight by Unyte, during which Shelly discusses her approach to bringing curiosity to psychophysiological restoration using the SSP with Unyte Clinical Director Rebecca Knowles. In addition to this clinical expertise, Shelly integrates expertise from decades of coaching and facilitating organizational change initiatives into the guidance of how to incorporate a new paradigm and new interventions into your practice.

Articles
Institute of Systemic Growth carefully curates this list of articles that we feel support the understanding of what it means to have Harmonized Growth™. Please enjoy reading and check back often as we keep this list updated.