DBR

     DBR, created by Dr. Frank Corrigan, is a specialized trauma therapy aimed at addressing and resolving the profound neurological reactions that occur during traumatic events, especially those associated with attachment injuries. Unlike conventional therapeutic methods that primarily concentrate on cognitive and emotional dimensions of trauma, DBR focuses on the brainstem and other subcortical areas that are integral to the body's instinctual survival responses. This approach aims to alter the body's natural reactions to trauma, facilitating healing at a fundamental level.

     DBR can be utilized to process the underlying shock and emotions stemming from a traumatic or threatening event or interaction. Once sufficient shock is alleviated, managing the emotions becomes easier and less daunting. The therapy initiates by engaging a specific area of the deep brain (the superior colliculus), which enhances awareness of the present moment and helps mitigate feelings of overwhelm during the processing phase. Additionally, DBR can assist in accessing and healing the core pain of loneliness that often underlies traumatic experiences.

     The main objective of DBR is to reorient and resolve the instinctive, survival-oriented responses triggered during traumatic incidents, particularly in cases of attachment trauma where the brainstem's shock and emotional responses are deeply ingrained. This leads to a more profound transformation in the way trauma is processed and integrated.