Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) is an advanced therapeutic technique designed to help individuals access and heal deep-seated emotional and psychological issues. DBR focuses on reorienting the brain’s natural processing systems to facilitate profound healing and transformation, particularly for those dealing with trauma, chronic stress, and emotional disturbances.

How Does Deep Brain Reorienting Work?

DBR involves engaging with specific brain regions and neural pathways that are linked to emotional and cognitive processing. By using a combination of therapeutic techniques, including guided attention and targeted interventions, DBR helps to rewire and reorient the brain’s responses to stress and trauma. This process can help to break the cycle of persistent negative patterns and promote healthier emotional and psychological functioning.

Key Features of Deep Brain Reorienting:

  • Targeted Brain Engagement: DBR focuses on identifying and addressing the specific brain areas that contribute to distress and dysfunction, with goals of enabling more effective and lasting change.
  • Holistic Approach: The technique integrates elements of traditional talk therapy with innovative brain-based interventions, offering a comprehensive approach to healing.
  • Personalized Treatment: Sessions are tailored to your unique needs, allowing for a customized approach that aligns with your individual healing journey.

Who Can Benefit from Deep Brain Reorienting?

DBR is beneficial for individuals experiencing a range of emotional and psychological challenges, including:

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Chronic stress and anxiety
  • Depression
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Difficulty with self-regulation and coping

What to Expect in a DBR Session

During a DBR session, your therapist will guide you through a series of exercises and interventions designed to target specific neural pathways related to your emotional concerns. The goal is to facilitate a reorientation of your brain’s response mechanisms, leading to greater emotional resilience and overall well-being.

Sessions are conducted in a supportive and safe environment, allowing you to explore and address deep-seated issues with the assistance of a skilled therapist. DBR can be a transformative part of your therapeutic journey, offering new pathways to healing and personal growth.

References and Resources

A randomized controlled trial of Deep Brain Reorienting: a neuroscientifically guided treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

An innate brainstem self-other system involving orienting, affective responding, and polyvalent relational seeking: Some clinical implications for a “Deep Brain Reorienting” trauma psychotherapy approach. The hypotheses underlying DBR were set out in a paper co-authored with Jessica Christie-Sands in Medical Hypotheses (2020, 136, 109502). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987719309673?via%3Dihub