Whenever we experience a difficult situation, something traumatic in one way or another, or a profound relational shock, the brain takes us through a sequence of events, in micro-seconds. The first thing we do is orient to where the danger is. We then brace for and experience the shock. Then comes fight, flight or freeze. Then follows our emotions.

Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) is based in the brain anatomy that underlies this sequence. It allows us to very quietly slow down this process, get the root of such difficult experiences, and clear them in our body-mind.

DBR is the creation of a Scottish Psychiatrist Dr Frank Corrigan. Here is a link to his website (below). It gives a thorough introduction to and history of the process.

Deep Brain Reorienting – Trauma Psychotherapy – Dr Frank Corrigan

DBR is a somatic intervention for deep seated traumas and relational hurts. Each session is between 60 and 90 minutes long. A session involves slowing down the sensations underneath traumatic experiences, allowing the body’s own healing processes to shift into gear and clear profound underlying tensions.