Deep Brain Reorienting Therapy (DBR)

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Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) is an innovative and neuroscience-informed approach to trauma therapy designed to reach the origins of distress within the brain’s natural survival system. Developed by Dr. Frank Corrigan, DBR focuses on the brain’s earliest, instinctive responses to threat — the automatic “shock” reactions that occur before conscious awareness.

When we experience trauma, the body and brain often hold onto the initial moments of shock, tension, and orienting that occurred at the time of the event. DBR works gently with these patterns, helping the nervous system process what was once overwhelming and unfinished. By accessing these deep, pre-verbal layers, the therapy allows for emotional release, regulation, and genuine healing — without having to relive the trauma.

How DBR Helps
This cutting-edge modality bridges the science of the brain with the compassion of therapy. It provides a safe and structured way to repair the lingering impact of shock and attachment trauma, supporting clients in re-establishing a natural sense of calm, connection, and resilience.

DBR can be especially helpful for those experiencing:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 
• Shock or complex trauma 
• Chronic anxiety, fear, or hypervigilance
• Attachment and developmental trauma 
• Physical tension or pain linked to past trauma

✨ An Innovative Pathway Forward
As one of the few clinicians in Newfoundland and Labrador trained in Deep Brain Reorienting, I am truly excited to offer this transformative therapy at Dale Counselling Services. DBR represents a powerful evolution in trauma treatment — gentle, deeply attuned, and grounded in neuroscience. It offers a new way forward for individuals seeking healing that honours both the science of the brain and the strength of the human spirit.

If you are ready to explore a compassionate, innovative approach to trauma recovery, DBR may be the next step on your path to healing.