Deep Brain Reorienting Therapy

What is Deep Brain Reorienting?

Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR®) is an evidence-based trauma therapy developed by Dr. Frank Corrigan. The fundamentals of DBR are based in the principles of neuroscience and neurophysiology and it uniquely targets the shock that occurred in response to traumatic events and circumstances to assist clients improve their quality of life.

How does Deep Brain Reorienting Work?

When someone is exposed to traumatic events, they often describe feelings of shock and horror before they can identify emotions. These feelings of shock originate in the brain stem and simultaneously affect other areas of the brain and body. As a result, clients often feel stuck in their ruminative thoughts and emotions. Some people also describe feeling stuck with
negative sensations in their body.

Therapists assist client to identify the shock of their adverse experiences and the related to feelings of grief, abuse, fear, pain, and neglect. The therapist will assist their client to move through these feelings of shock in a safe, slow, and effective manner. Elements of DBR® are similar to somatic-based (body) psychotherapy approaches, but DBR® combines somatic-based approaches with neuroscience to achieve lasting and desired change.

Is Deep Brain Reorienting Effective?

DBR® is a relatively new modality and studies are still ongoing, but results from the current studies indicate people experience significant decreases in a range of symptoms, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.