Research, education, and support for sensitive humans.
The Tuned In Institute is the research and education arm of Rooted Rhythm Therapy. This is where you can access our research and self-help tools, plus Remi, your AI concierge who helps you navigate the content and get real answers to your real questions.
Meet Remi, our AI concierge. She draws on everything across the Tuned In Institute and Rooted Rhythm to point you to the right resources.
Derived from a French name meaning “oarsman” or “guide,” Remi embodies our belief that no one should have to navigate growth, healing, or life's challenges alone. Whether you're a parent, teen, adult, or sensitive soul seeking deeper understanding, Remi is here to help guide the way.
Remi is an educational guide, not a therapist — she doesn't diagnose or provide treatment. For clinical care, she'll help you connect with a Rooted Rhythm therapist.
Why we exist
Sensitivity is not a flaw. It's a different operating system.
The world can be overwhelming. We all have sensitivities, stressors, and moments when we feel disconnected from ourselves or the people we love. The problem is not your sensitivity. It is how little we are taught to understand and work with it.
Learn about sensitivityThe programs
Four program tracks. One research foundation.
Tuned In Parenting for Kids
For parents of sensitive children ages 2 to 12. Grounded in neuroscience, designed for real life.
Explore courseTuned In Parenting for Teens
The Tuned In framework adapted for parents of sensitive adolescents ages 12 to 18.
Explore courseTuned In Tools for Teens
For any teen who wants to understand their emotions, their brain, and how to regulate in a world that moves too fast.
Explore courseTuned In Tools for Adults
Regulation tools for sensitive adults navigating work, relationships, and a world not built for them.
Explore courseResearch-grounded.
Every module is rooted in neuroscience, polyvagal theory, attachment science, and over a decade of clinical practice, translated into real-life practice.
For every stage of life.
From toddlers to adults, age-specific education that meets sensitive humans exactly where they are.
Education plus ongoing support.
Courses, video content, downloadable resources, and a growing library.
Built by clinicians in the room.
Every piece of content was tested in living rooms during meltdowns, at bedtime, and in the quiet moments that mattered most.
Where we stand
Real research and practice, in a world full of quick fixes.
Mental health is in crisis, and the response has been a flood of pop-up solutions, influencer advice, and one-size-fits-all hacks. We are practicing, credentialed therapists. Everything we publish is grounded in clinical experience and the research behind it, not trends.
What we are
- A research and education organization grounded in attachment science, polyvagal theory, and Sophie Schauermann’s clinical philosophy of sensitivity.
- A publisher of long-form books, course curricula, downloadable resources, and an AI concierge trained on the full body of work.
- A sibling to Rooted Rhythm Therapy, which provides clinical care in Dallas, Atlanta, Colorado, and New Jersey, and virtual coaching worldwide.
- A future home for primary research on sensitivity and nervous-system regulation across the lifespan.
What we are not
- Not a diagnostic service, a therapy practice, or a substitute for clinical care.
- Not a generic wellness brand or a self-help imprint.
- Not a parenting influencer brand. There are clinical credentials and clinical hours behind every claim.
- Not a tech company. The AI concierge is a delivery vehicle for the curriculum, not the product.
From the library
A few articles that you may find interesting.
Browse the libraryBrowse the library for access to all our resources.
What Does It Really Mean to Have a Highly Sensitive Child? A Parent’s Complete Guide
Sign in to readResource5 Tips for Raising an Overly Emotional Child at All Ages
Sign in to readResourceModule 5 Video — Shame, Self-Worth & the Story You Carry
A lot of what feels like a "regulation problem" is shame underneath. Get honest about shame, perfectionism, and the story you carry about being too much — or not enough.
Sign in to readDocumentCompanion Guide (Printable) — Tuned In Parenting for Sensitive Teens
A printable 10-module written guide to read alongside the course.
Sign in to readThe book series
Tuned In, from the page to your nervous system.
Two companion guides by Sophie Schauermann, LCSW — the research-backed foundation behind every program at the Institute.
Book One
A Guide for Parents of Sensitive Children
The book that started everything — how to understand, support, and raise a sensitive child. Available now in paperback and on Kindle.
Book Two
A Guide to Reconnecting with Yourself
Regulation tools to help you understand your nervous system and find your way back to steady. Now available in paperback and on Kindle, or read the complete book free with your library access.
One membership
Rooted Rhythm and Madrega clients unlock the full Tuned In library.
All courses, all resources, all new content, past and future, in one place. Created by the licensed therapists at Rooted Rhythm and available to Rooted Rhythm and Madrega clients, who are granted access by their care team.
- All 4 program tracks
- Video, audio and transcripts
- Full resource library
- Remi, your AI concierge
Meet Remi
24/7 AI Concierge. Personal answers, anytime.
Parenting a sensitive child at 11pm and hit a wall? Remi is there, trained on every module, every resource, and every principle in our curriculum.
Available 24/7 · Trained on Tuned In curriculum · Personalized to your child's age
Our story
Born from a decade of families who felt unseen.
After twelve years sitting with parents who felt confused, overwhelmed, and sometimes defeated by their child's intensity, our founder saw a pattern: the children weren't broken. The understanding around them was.
The Institute is where that clinical experience becomes a curriculum, so the next parent does not have to start from scratch at the hardest moment of the day.
Read our storyAll of us
carry sensitivities in a fast, overstimulating world
12+
years of clinical practice behind every module
4
program tracks: children, teens, adults, parenting
Our clinical approach
The science of sensitivity, made practical.
A Clinical Philosophy of Sensitivity
Sophie Schauermann's framework for understanding and honoring the sensitive nervous system, drawn from her over a decade of clinical experience and her extensive body of published work.
The Relationship Comes First
Real change happens inside a relationship built on trust, safety, and respect. We meet each person at their own pace, not a protocol.
Regulation Before Strategy
Drawing on polyvagal-informed practice, we help calm the nervous system first, because no skill or conversation lands when a body feels unsafe.
Play as a Natural Language
With children especially, we work through play and developmentally attuned approaches that let processing, growth, and healing unfold.
The Whole Person in Context
Grounded in attachment and developmental science, we look at the family, environment, and relationships around a person, not just symptoms.
In-person care
Therapy in Dallas, Atlanta, Colorado, and New Jersey.
The Tuned In Institute partners with Rooted Rhythm Therapy, a network of clinicians specializing in sensitive children, teens, and adults. Our educational content and their clinical care are designed to work together. When you need real support from a licensed professional, you can set up a consultation with a Rooted Rhythm therapist.