I have been using DBR with my new therapist and have been having more shifts in the last eight months than I had in 20 years of traditional talk therapy. It has honestly been life-changing. Thank you, Dr. Corrigan.
I just did my first session with my therapist was really easy to followobviously distressing to be triggered and felt a lot of physical distress first and then emotional kicked in my 14 years old part Tina did so well and my therapist was amazing kept me from dissociating, the pain in my brain was really bad and an hour later after 20 minutes sleep and some fresh air I still have the pain but no anxiety no tension which is usually very high by now. I would like to thank Frank for this new radical approach to trauma and for my therapist believing in me enough to not be scared to try it I feel ok now still very tired and headache is bad but a lot of my usual symptoms after a therapy session are gone all I have to do now is keep orientating my part to the present and praising her for today's achievements thank you, Frank, trauma is difficult to live with I feel this new approach is going to work really well for myself and my 13 other parts 🙂🙏✌️🌸💖
Wow. Such a brilliant clinician and applied psychophysiologist interviewed so skillfully and enjoyably by Deirdre Fay. I would enjoy lengthier interviews of you two, or a series of interviews on DVD.
How long should one stick with DBR for before knowing if it works or not? after years of therapy I am having therapy fatigue and struggling to continue DBR, its also expensive
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *💡 Introduction to Deep Brain Reorienting and Attachment Shock* - Discussion on the significance of Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and its application to attachment shock. - The importance of addressing attachment shock, which is a unique area of focus for Frank Corrigan. 01:05 *🧠 Understanding DBR and the Brainstem* - Explanation of DBR, focusing on brainstem functions and orienting responses. - Key components involve the superior colliculi and periaqueductal gray in the midbrain. 03:06 *⏱️ Sequence of Responses in DBR* - Describes the sequence of orienting, tension, and affective response to stimuli. - Importance of slowing down the sequence to identify and transform deep-seated patterns established early in life. 05:05 *🔄 Transforming Deep-Seated Patterns* - Slowing down responses allows for the transformation below cognitive understanding. - Identifying and reorienting deep brain sequences can lead to memory reconsolidation and reduced stress. 06:52 *⚙️ Innate Connection and Defensive Responses* - Discusses the conflict between the brainstem’s innate connection system and defensive responses. - Highlights how early adverse experiences create conflicting sequences at the brainstem level. 08:32 *💬 Practical Application in Therapy* - Case example of a client dealing with conflictual experiences and pushing away comfort. - Training clients to stay in the moment and reorienting their responses to change attachment systems. 10:00 *🌟 Benefits and Strengths of DBR* - Emphasizes the safety and effectiveness of starting with orienting responses to prevent overwhelm. - The approach helps clients stay embodied and regulated, even when dealing with distressing effects. 11:03 *🎤 Conclusion and Upcoming Exploration* - Anticipation of further exploration and in-depth understanding of DBR. - Encouragement for clinicians to learn about DBR to transform themselves and their clients. Made with HARPA AI
Absolutely fascinating. I'd like to know how I can use that myself for me? Also, the example that deidre used was extremely helpful to show in practice when you were talking about. Do you have any ways I can work on this by myself?
Thank you so much. Can you give an example of how a person would do this process, because I understand the idea, but not the application. It sounds like when you say “ stay with” something you must mean a specific, step by step technique?
Thank you for that great summary Deirdre. My question is how is this DBR different from a mindful meditation of "staying with" bodily sensations that arise during a triggering emotional event? Is awareness to the arising sensations and emotions enough to reprogram them or does the therapist have to introduce new sequencing?
Frank has often said that: mindfulness is not enough for most people - although those who can carefully attend to the flight of the arrow whizzing just past their ear might be able to do the sequencing themselves. From Frank's perspective we need to follow the neuroanatomy: that is what differentiates DBR from SP, SE, mindfulness, focusing, etc.
My understanding is that this gets to the stem of the brain. This is before the impulse gets to the pre-frontal cortex. Changing things there for me is so much easier. Less stressful.
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I have been using DBR with my new therapist and have been having more shifts in the last eight months than I had in 20 years of traditional talk therapy. It has honestly been life-changing. Thank you, Dr. Corrigan.
I started it in June 2022 and it is incredible.
first session today,... I found joy!!!!!! Wow!
I just did my first session with my therapist was really easy to followobviously distressing to be triggered and felt a lot of physical distress first and then emotional kicked in my 14 years old part Tina did so well and my therapist was amazing kept me from dissociating, the pain in my brain was really bad and an hour later after 20 minutes sleep and some fresh air I still have the pain but no anxiety no tension which is usually very high by now. I would like to thank Frank for this new radical approach to trauma and for my therapist believing in me enough to not be scared to try it I feel ok now still very tired and headache is bad but a lot of my usual symptoms after a therapy session are gone all I have to do now is keep orientating my part to the present and praising her for today's achievements thank you, Frank, trauma is difficult to live with I feel this new approach is going to work really well for myself and my 13 other parts 🙂🙏✌️🌸💖
Wonderful Rosie! Glad to hear this is supporting your healing -- and I'll make sure Frank gets your note.
Wow. Such a brilliant clinician and applied psychophysiologist interviewed so skillfully and enjoyably by Deirdre Fay. I would enjoy lengthier interviews of you two, or a series of interviews on DVD.
Sounds like a great idea, Michael! Thanks for the great suggestion.
How long should one stick with DBR for before knowing if it works or not? after years of therapy I am having therapy fatigue and struggling to continue DBR, its also expensive
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 *💡 Introduction to Deep Brain Reorienting and Attachment Shock*
- Discussion on the significance of Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and its application to attachment shock.
- The importance of addressing attachment shock, which is a unique area of focus for Frank Corrigan.
01:05 *🧠 Understanding DBR and the Brainstem*
- Explanation of DBR, focusing on brainstem functions and orienting responses.
- Key components involve the superior colliculi and periaqueductal gray in the midbrain.
03:06 *⏱️ Sequence of Responses in DBR*
- Describes the sequence of orienting, tension, and affective response to stimuli.
- Importance of slowing down the sequence to identify and transform deep-seated patterns established early in life.
05:05 *🔄 Transforming Deep-Seated Patterns*
- Slowing down responses allows for the transformation below cognitive understanding.
- Identifying and reorienting deep brain sequences can lead to memory reconsolidation and reduced stress.
06:52 *⚙️ Innate Connection and Defensive Responses*
- Discusses the conflict between the brainstem’s innate connection system and defensive responses.
- Highlights how early adverse experiences create conflicting sequences at the brainstem level.
08:32 *💬 Practical Application in Therapy*
- Case example of a client dealing with conflictual experiences and pushing away comfort.
- Training clients to stay in the moment and reorienting their responses to change attachment systems.
10:00 *🌟 Benefits and Strengths of DBR*
- Emphasizes the safety and effectiveness of starting with orienting responses to prevent overwhelm.
- The approach helps clients stay embodied and regulated, even when dealing with distressing effects.
11:03 *🎤 Conclusion and Upcoming Exploration*
- Anticipation of further exploration and in-depth understanding of DBR.
- Encouragement for clinicians to learn about DBR to transform themselves and their clients.
Made with HARPA AI
Excellent conversation. Thank you for posting this informative dialogue.
Glad it was helpful Patricia
Absolutely fascinating. I'd like to know how I can use that myself for me? Also, the example that deidre used was extremely helpful to show in practice when you were talking about. Do you have any ways I can work on this by myself?
Thank you so much. Can you give an example of how a person would do this process, because I understand the idea, but not the application. It sounds like when you say “ stay with” something you must mean a specific, step by step technique?
Thank you for that great summary Deirdre. My question is how is this DBR different from a mindful meditation of "staying with" bodily sensations that arise during a triggering emotional event? Is awareness to the arising sensations and emotions enough to reprogram them or does the therapist have to introduce new sequencing?
Frank has often said that: mindfulness is not enough for most people - although those who can carefully attend to the flight of the arrow whizzing just past their ear might be able to do the sequencing themselves. From Frank's perspective we need to follow the neuroanatomy: that is what differentiates DBR from SP, SE, mindfulness, focusing, etc.
@@dfaypics Can you give an example?
@@dfaypics Greetings. What do
SP, SE stand for?
@@hartleydavies8100 good question! SP= Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and SE = Somatic Experiencing.
My understanding is that this gets to the stem of the brain. This is before the impulse gets to the pre-frontal cortex. Changing things there for me is so much easier. Less stressful.