The rapid interest and growth in DBR internationally will require that those who train in DBR have access to excellent quality consultation so that they may advance their learning and competence.
If you are a dedicated Approved DBR-Practitioner and are keen to support in the learning and development of DBR professionals, we invite you to consider working towards becoming an Approved DBR Consultant (Approved DBR-C).
The information outlined below will provide you with the criteria and the process for becoming an Approved DBR-C. If you cannot find the information you require, please contact Maxine Sherrell at approval@deepbrainreorienting.com
We look forward to receiving your application.
1.1 Is gaining DBR-C Approved status required to offer consultation to DBR trained professionals and DBR-P Approved practitioners?
Yes. DBR-C Approval is a requirement for offering consultation to any therapist trained in DBR and to those who have gained DBR-P Approval.
1.2 Why would I choose to work towards becoming DBR-C Approved?
As part of the Global standards for DBR, the Consultant Approval process is of importance for several reasons:
DBR is evolving and the interest in the modality is growing exponentially on a global scale. Therapists trained in DBR and those who have acquired DBR-P Approval will require clinical consultation to support their learning, development and competence in the application of DBR in clinical practice. As such, Approved DBR Consultants, who have acquired experience and expertise within the clinical practice of DBR and who have the skills necessary to mentor and facilitate the learning of others, will be in increasing demand.
A DBR-C Approved professional will have achieved a recognised and advanced level of knowledge and practice of DBR and have gained experience in offering consultation as part of their DBR-C Training Pathway (see 4 below)
The benefits of becoming a DBR Approved Consultant include:
- Advancing and deepening your own knowledge, understanding and practice skills in DBR
- Contribute towards supporting DBR Professionals in their learning, development and practice of DBR
- Supports integrity and elevates quality standards in the practice of DBR
- Enhancing client/ patient protection
- Assists towards research fidelity
- Engenders greater public confidence
The DBR Approval Framework supports clinicians in working towards achievement of both ‘DBR-P Approved’ and ‘DBR- C Approved’ status.
You are able to apply for the ‘DBR-C Approved’ certificate if you can demonstrate you meet the following criteria:
a. fulfil the eligibility requirements for DBR-C Approval (see 5 below)
b. 3 years’ (minimum) practice as an Approved DBR-P (see 6 below)
c. 60 client/patient cases (minimum) since achieving DBR-P Approval (see 7 below)
d. a ‘Clinical Portfolio’ demonstrating clinical competency with a broad range of clients (see 8 below)
e. 20 hours’ clinical consultation with an Approved DBR-C (see 9 below)
f. attended and satisfactory completion of the DBR Consultant Approved Orientation Training (part A and B) (see 10 below)
g. a ‘Consultation Portfolio’ demonstrating your DBR consultation competency (see 11 below)
h. provision of DBR consultation to individuals (20 hours to at least 2 clinicians) and groups(20 hrs ) (see 12 below)
i. 10 hour’s ‘Consultation of Consultation’ with an Approved DBR-C (5 of these hours are awarded through Part B of the DBR-Approved Consultant Orientation training (see 13, and also 10 above)
j. continuing personal engagement in DBR sessions since achieving DBR-P Approval (see 14 below)
k. 30 CPD points since attaining DBR-Practitioner approval and are keeping abreast of DBR research and developments (see 15 below)
l. professional commitment to DBR (see 16 below)
m. letters of recommendation (see 17 below)
3.1 Scope of Practice
Please note: DBR-C Approval is not a certification/diploma programme. Becoming DBR-C Approved does NOT provide a licence or qualification to practise supervision or psychotherapy.
Trained DBR and DBR-C Approved clinicians, are expected to work appropriately within the limits of their own professional scope of practice based on their existing formal qualifications and professional experience, and to abide by the code of ethics and policies of the regulatory bodies and associations of which they are a member.
Evidence of your ongoing provision of Consultation is an ongoing requirement for maintaining the title of DBR-C Approved.
3.2 Is DBR Consultation the same as ‘Supervision’?
These terms mean different things in different countries. In many countries, ‘supervision’ and ‘consultation’ may be used interchangeably by clinicians. However, in North America these terms have very distinct meanings.
So, to clarify exactly what we mean by DBR Consultation and how this is both similar to, and also how it differs from clinical supervision is important.
In N. America, in a clinical context the term ‘supervision’ confers very specific legal responsibilities upon the supervisor, including:
- responsibility for the wellbeing of the clients of the supervisees
- legal responsibility for the services provided by the supervisee, and
- in the face of a complaint, a supervisee may be required to have supervision for licensure to be reinstated
Thus, the supervisor performs an evaluative role in relation to legal and administrative requirements. It may also be the case that the supervisor may not specifically have expertise in the psychotherapy approach of the supervisee.
In N. America the term ‘consultant’ refers to a person who is more experienced within a specific approach, and who provides consultation within the context of a peer relationship. Normally, the consultant would not also be the practitioner’s supervisor, as there would be a role conflict.
In Europe, the term ‘supervisor’ may be more commonly used for someone who provides clinical support to another in their work, and may often include all of the meanings ascribed to both ‘consultation’ and ‘supervision’ as outlined above.
To offer consistency globally, we have adopted the term DBR Approved Consultant and provide a brief definition of the meaning of this below.
In the context of the DBR-C Approval processes, to provide clinical consultation as an Approved DBR-C you:
- will have met all of the criteria outlined within point 2
- will have significant levels of experience and expertise in DBR theory and clinical practice outlined within point 2
- will have experience and/or training in providing supervision or consultation within another modality
- will be willing to enter a relational and collaborative process in which one of the main purposes is to support the development of the Consultees’ knowledge, skills and competencies to enhance fidelity in the practice of DBR
- in providing consultation services to DBR professionals, you will seek to enhance the protection of, and improved clinical outcomes for, the clients of Consultees
- be able to be clear about role boundaries. While not holding clinical or legal responsibility for a Consultees’ clients, the DBR Approved Consultant will be sufficiently trained and experienced to be able to raise concerns about a Consultee’s professionalism and/or practice and where these are significant and unable to be resolved or addressed properly within the consultation process, be able to raise these with DeepBrainReorienting, and/or the relevant professional or statutory authorities.
4.1 What are the steps in the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training Pathway?
An Approved DBR-P is only able to apply to become a fully Approved DBR-C after a minimum of 3 years in practice as an Approved DBR-P. However, the process of learning and building the evidence toward the DBR-C Approval application can begin as soon as you have acquired DBR-P Approval.
The sequence in which you need to work towards DBR-C Approval:
- Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements (point 5) to become a DBR-P (in Consultant Training).
- Maintain a log of your clients, discuss and review clinical videos and session transcripts in DBR consultation.
- Plan and implement your professional development to demonstrate criteria ‘2.l’ (also see point 16 below).
- Approaching 2 years of practice as an Approved DBR-P, discuss your readiness to start offering DBR consultation with your Approved DBR-C.
- Obtain a letter of recommendation from your DBR-C supporting your DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training application and email to approval@deepbrainreorienting.com
- Register and attend Part A of the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training. (This must be attended and completed prior to commencing offering DBR consultation as an Approved DBR-P (in Consultant training)
- On successful completion of Part A of the DBR Consultant Approved Orientation Training, you receive a letter of permission to offer consultations.
- Commence offering consultation to DBR-professionals. (see point 11 for details)
- Complete Part B of the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training (awarding 5 of the 10 required Consultation of Consultation hours)
- Ensure you meet all of the remaining elements of DBR-C Approval (point 2)
- Submit your DBR-C Approval application
Subsequently,
- The Approval panel discuss your submission and make recommendations to the Board.
- You are notified of the outcome of your submission
- On being granted DBR-C approval, you may describe yourself as an Approved DBR-C or that you have DBR-C approval.
To be eligible for the DBR-C Approved Orientation Training:
You must:
- have completed all of the core DBR trainings – Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3
- have attended the core training levels within the two years prior to application. This is to ensure that you have kept abreast of training developments. Your attendance at the trainings can be in the role of an Assistant to the training.
- demonstrate that you adhere to your Professional/Licencing bodies ‘Practice and Ethical Standards’ and to the ‘DBR Professional Code of Good Standing’ and any associated DeepBrainReorienting policies
- have current registration of a professional body and hold current professional indemnity insurance
- not currently be subject to any professional complaint or grievance process, or know of any that are pending
- demonstrate that you are consistently promoting integrity in the science and clinical practice of DBR
- be currently practising DBR psychotherapy with the greater proportion of your caseload, and to be in practice for no less than 12 hours per week
- have significant experience in the provision of supervision within another modality and ideally have undertaken specific training in clinical supervision
- have been in practice as an Approved DBR-P for 2 years
- have a letter from an Approved DBR-C recommending you for DBR-P (in Consultant training)
- be in a position to fulfil the required elements necessary to become DBR-C Approved (See 2.a – 2.m above).
6.1 When can I apply for DBR-C approval?
Becoming an Approved DBR-C requires commitment to the ongoing development of knowledge and skills to achieve high levels of competence as a clinician. DBR professionals are encouraged to advance their professional skills, by developing deeper learning and embodiment in the model over time, both personally and professionally. As such, we encourage DBR professionals to avoid ‘rushing’ this process.
Once you have satisfactorily completed Part A of the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training you may commence offering consultation. After one year, when you have completed Part B of the training, together with all further elements of the criteria (2.a – 2.m above), you may apply for DBR-C Approval.
The process from DBR-P Approval to being fully endorsed as an Approved DBR-C will likely take 3 years.
If you have been in practice as a DBR-P for a longer period of time, the required consultation hours and clinical cases included on your application must have been undertaken within the last 5 years.
6.2 If I am successful in my application, how long does the DBR-C Approved certificate last?
The DBR-C Approved certificate will be granted for a three-year period. Renewal will be required every 3 years. Evidence of the provision of Consultation is a requirement of renewal. To learn more about DBR-C Approval renewal, please click here.
7.1 Why do I need to be practising DBR clinically to gain approval as a DBR-C?
Provision of consultation to others requires an ongoing commitment to clinical practice in order that practice knowledge and skills can be maintained, honed and developed. Maintaining ‘currency’ in DBR knowledge, understanding and application of skill is an essential element of providing consultation in a meaningful and congruent manner.
7.2 Why do I need 60 client cases to achieve DBR-C Approval?
A minimum of 60 clients, where DBR has been employed since achieving DBR-P Approval, is required prior to gaining approval as a DBR-C.
The clients you list in the DBR-C Approval application form must only be those who have commenced DBR therapy with you since you achieved DBR-P Approval.
Progression from being a DBR-P to achieving an advanced level of knowledge, competence and skill necessary to support others in their own learning takes time. One element of this is the learning opportunity acquired from working with a greater number of clients, together with the opportunity this brings for working across a broader range of presentations.
7.3 Do I have to have treated a broad range of clients with varying presentations and complexity?
Yes. To provide good quality consultation in support of the learning and growth of less experienced DBR professionals, it is necessary for an Approved DBR-C to have acquired a broad range of practice experience themselves. Broad clinical experience would contribute towards further learning opportunity and thus develop knowledge and skill as a DBR professional. It is therefore more likely to enhance understanding, knowledge, and skills shared within consultations.
7.4 I work with really complex cases and/or I can only work part-time - it will take me years to work with 60 clients.
We appreciate that some will be working with fewer clients over a longer period of time, so the process may take longer. However, we think that treating a broad range of clients with varying presentations is an important aspect of learning to be able to better support your own consultees.
7.5 Do I have to provide case notes to prove I have worked with 60 clients?
No. Please do not provide any case documentation or anonymised client/patient information. There is a Clinical Case Log within the application form for the listing of your cases and hours. The DBR-C recommendation letter together with personal testimony will provide confirmation of this.
8.1 What is a ‘Clinical Portfolio’
The ‘Clinical Portfolio’ will support you to evidence that you have acquired a level of competency expected of an Approved DBR-C. The file of evidence will include:
- DBR Clinical Video Competency Forms (completed partially or in full)
- Session recordings (these are not expected to be retained as evidence)
- Session transcripts
- Case presentations
- Clinical Log of Cases
- Clinical Consultation log
8.2 What are session transcripts?
Session transcripts are verbatim written transcripts of what has been said (by both client and therapist) in a DBR session, together with the therapist’s observations of what has taken place. The transcripts are then annotated according to support your hypothesis of what you consider is happening from an understanding of the neurophysiology. For application for Approved DBR-C, the neuro-hypothesis is expected to be of a very good standard. Session transcripts will need to be reviewed and verified with your Approved DBR-C, and where suitable excerpts used to demonstrate competencies upon your application, and kept to contribute towards your clinical portfolio.
8.3 Why do I need DBR audio-visual recordings and transcripts?
Audio-visual recordings are a very efficient way of obtaining clear feedback on your DBR knowledge and skills and can support in rectifying misunderstandings quickly. Audio-visual recordings and the accompanying Clinical Video Competency Form are beneficial aids to support critical reflection and learning, and will likely be the main source of material to contribute towards your ‘clinical portfolio’.
Excerpts from video sessions as well as full sessions can be reviewed in Case Consultation. These together with your presentation of cases at Consultation, and the completion of Clinical Video Competency Form will, over time, constitute evidence of your meeting the expected standard for your Approved DBR-C to make a recommendation for your gaining DBR-C Approval.
Where transcripts and recordings do not accord with the therapist guidelines/Clinical Video Competency Form, nor demonstrate good understanding and knowledge of the neuroscience underpinning DBR theory, your Approved DBR-C may request additional recordings and transcripts to be able to make their recommendation.
Additionally, your development within this will support you in provision of your consultation with your consultees.
8.4 Who can review my recordings and transcripts?
An Approved DBR-C can review and provide feedback for you on session recordings and transcripts. Reviewing recordings and transcripts can be undertaken as part of case consultation to enrich learning and development.
8.5 What if my DBR sessions are less than a clinical hour?
It can be very supportive of the learning process to take ‘excerpts’ of session recordings to consultation. In addition, to these, you will need to show complete sessions will be required that demonstrate the entire DBR sequence as outlined in the therapist guidelines. While DBR sessions may vary in length, it would not be anticipated for the sessions illustrating the complete DBR protocol outlined in the therapist guidelines, to be less than 30 mins.
8.6 Are there a minimum number of transcripts or recordings required?
Demonstrating that you are meeting the expected standard of knowledge, understanding and skill for DBR-C Approval requires demonstration of application of DBR with a broad range of clients and this can only be demonstrated over time. As such, there is no minimum number of transcripts or recordings prescribed per se, however we would expect for the clinical portfolio to include many transcripts, together with completed Clinical Competency Forms and session recordings which have been reviewed and discussed in Consultation. We would expect that some of these would be full session examples of practice together with some that are excerpts from sessions.
8.7 Do my session recordings and transcripts need to be with different clients?
Demonstration of meeting the competency standard required for DBR-C Approval will necessitate working with a broad range of clients with varying presentations. It is anticipated that your learning will be greater if you gain feedback on your work from presenting a wider variety of clients/patients for review at consultation.
8.8 What needs to be seen in a session recording?
Session recordings need to be of good picture and sound quality to be able to be reviewed in any meaningful manner. The audio-visual recording should capture both the therapist and client within the picture frame. Sessions that are recorded on platforms such as Zoom will require both therapist and client in the recording.
8.9 What about client confidentiality with the recordings and/or transcripts?
Each clinician should adhere to their Country/State and professional Code of Ethics and Practice when requesting, storing, and deleting session recordings and transcripts. Informed and written consent from clients should be acquired in accordance with local data protection and privacy requirements. We consider at a minimum this should include information regarding the purpose of these, together with how you will protect and delete the recordings, and who will have access to them.
9.1 What Case Consultation will I require?
As an Approved DBR-P working towards DBR-C, you will need Consultation for two different purposes:
- To receive consultation on your clinical work
- To receive consultation on your provision of consultation (see 12 below)
You may choose to work with one DBR-C for both, or you may choose to work with different DBR-Cs.
9.2 How many hours of Clinical Case Consultation do I need prior to submitting my application for DBR-C approval?
A minimum of 20 hours of DBR-C clinical case consultations is required to support the DBR-C in their clinical work. 5 of these hours must be individual consultation sessions.
The minimum of 20 hours in total must take place with an approved DBR-C.
1 hour of individual = 1 case consultation hour
2 hours of group consultation (up to 6/group) = 1 case consultation hour (e.g. 50% of the group time = 60 mins)
3 hours of group consultation (up to 6/group) = 1.5 case consultation hours (e.g. 50% of the group time = 90 mins)
Group Consultation sizes will vary. DBR-Consultant providers are advised to offer groups of up to 6 participants.
Clinical Consultation with Dr Frank Corrigan may be with groups of up to 10 or 12. In this circumstance, the ratio indicated as above will apply.
Groups that are larger than this will not be able to be counted as consultation hours.
9.3 How often do I need to take Consultation?
Regular consultation will be most helpful in supporting your ongoing growth and development both clinically and as a DBR professional learning to provide case consultation.
While the frequency of sessions needs to be determined according to personal and professional need, it is generally anticipated that consultation sessions will range from bi-weekly to six-weekly.
9.4 Is there a time limit within which to complete the case consultations to achieve DBR-C approved status?
We encourage learning and development to take place at a pace that meets individual needs.
DBR-C approval can only be applied for after 3 years of practice as an Approved DBR-P. It is anticipated that a minimum of 3 years will be required to attain all elements for DBR-C Approved status.
There is currently no maximum time limit to attain the required criteria, though the consultation hours must have been taken within the last 5 years prior to application.
While there are no time limits for the overall process of working towards DBR-C Approval, you will need to submit your DBR-C approval application within 3 years of when you commence provision of consultation to DBR professionals.
9.5 How can I gain the most value from a Clinical Case Consultation?
To gain the most value from a case consultation, it is advised that you prepare and present your enquiry with a DBR focus.
This might include:
- clarification of DBR theory
- application of the DBR protocol and therapist guidelines in practice
- integration of DBR into your existing practice/scope of practice
- queries on specific clients and case work e.g. how might you start with a client, what might the next step be, areas of ‘stuckness’ etc.
9.6 Do I need to log my Consultation hours?
Yes, there are ‘logs’ for both your clinical cases, your receipt of consultation, and for your ‘provision of consultation’ hours included within the DBR-C Approval Process application form.
The Consultee is responsible for maintaining a record of the consultation sessions they have provided by recording appropriately on the logs provided.
The logs will need to be ratified by the Approved DBR-C or DBR-T who has provided the case consultations prior to submission of your application for DBR-C approval.
9.7 How do I find an approved DBR-C?
An Approved DBR-C must have been approved by DeepBrainReorienting to provide DBR consultations. This is the only organisation endorsed by Dr Frank Corrigan to authorise the approvals of DBR-P, DBR-C and DBR-T (trainer).
Confirmation of DBR-C Approved provider details can be found at www.deepbrainreorienting.com.
If the Approved DBR-C is not listed, or if you would like details of Approved DBR-Ps (in consultant training) and offering consultation – please contact: enquiries@deepbrainreorienting.com to verify the provider.
9.8 Can I work with an Approved DBR-C who is not in my State/Country?
Consultees are responsible for checking with their Professional Body and/or insurance provider to ensure that they are receiving the appropriate clinical support for their clients.
DBR-C providers support learning and integration of DBR into practice and do not provide clinical supervision. In most jurisdictions it should be possible to work with an Approved DBR-C who is not registered/licenced in your State/Country, however Consultees are advised to check requirements with their local relevant authorities.
9.9 How much do Case Consultations cost?
Approved DBR-Cs are independent providers and set their own fees for case consultations. The DBR-C will provide you with their Terms and Conditions and payment details.
Individual and group session fees will vary, together with any variation of fees according to their geographical region.
10.1 What is the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training?
The DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training is an online training offered to those who have been recommended by their Approved DBR-C and who have been in practice for approximately 2 years as an Approved DBR-P, and who wish to progress towards becoming an Approved DBR-C.
The DBR-Consultant Orientation Training is offered in two parts.
Part A:
- Attendance and satisfactory completion of Part A of the training is required prior to offering consultation as a DBR-P (in Consultant Training)
- The duration of the training will be approx. 10-16 hours (online)
- The purpose of Part A is to address various components of providing consultation as a DBR-P (in Consultant Training)
- You will receive a letter granting approval to provide DBR Consultation as a DBR-P (in consultant training).
Subsequently:
Part B:
- Attendance at 5 of the DBR-P (in consultant training) sessions (each awarding you with one hour of the required ‘Consultation of Consultation’)
- Each session will be approx 3 – 4 hours (online)
- Sessions will likely be available monthly and will be offered to suit different time zones (likely in an alternating pattern)
10.3 Why do I need to attend the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training?
Satisfactory completion of Part A and Part B of the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training is a requirement of working towards becoming an Approved DBR-C. The training will be designed to support you in your provision of DBR Consultation.
10.4 How do I apply to attend the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training?
Please apply in writing by email to approvals@dbrtrainings.co.uk together with a letter of recommendation from your Approved DBR-C.
10.5 What happens after the completion of the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training?
On successful attendance and completion of the training, you will receive a letter granting you permission to commence offering Consultation to DBR trained professionals. The letter will be important for you for insurance purposes, as well as to show to your Consultees, so that they are aware of your provisional status and that you have permission to be offering consultation.
You will be able to provide consultation to up to 25 DBR Professionals. Groups will be limited to no more than 4 per group (see more in point 12 below)
10.6 Will I be listed in the DBR Therapist Directory?
We do not change your listing in the Therapist Directory as you will not have fully achieved Approved DBR-C at this stage.
However, we will maintain a list of Approved DBR-P (in Consultation training) so that this can be made accessible to prospective Consultees.
10.7 How can I refer to myself once I am approved to offer consultations on the training pathway?
We are not using any formal change to nomenclature for Approved DBR-P on the consultant pathway as we believe that this can create confusion and misunderstanding. You will remain an Approved DBR-P until you have been formally ratified as an Approved DBR-C. However, should you wish to refer to yourself otherwise, it should be ‘DBR-P (in consultant training).
10.8 How long will it take to become an Approved DBR-C once I have completed the “DBR-C Approved Orientation Training - Part A”?
You can apply for DBR-C Approval
- after 1 year of completing Part A of the DBR-C Approved Orientation Training and;
- approximately 2 – 3 years in practice as an Approved DBR-P and
- once you have completed Part B of the DBR-C Approved Orientation Training
- once you have completed all of the requirements for DBR-C Approval, and
- your Approved DBR-Consultants are in support of your application.
It is of critical importance that your pathway to becoming an Approved DBR-C is one of integrity in your learning and readiness. The process of working towards becoming a DBR-Approved P and Approved C will be what you will be supporting your own consultees through and providing them with your recommendation for Approval. It is a considerable responsibility supporting others in their learning and one that we need to be offering in good faith of our own readiness and competence.
11.1 What is a ‘Consultation Portfolio’?
The ‘Consultation Portfolio’ will support you to evidence that you have acquired a level of competency in the provision of DBR Consultancy as expected of an Approved DBR-C. The file of evidence will include:
- Satisfactory completion and attendance of Parts A & B of the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation training
- Live presentation of Consultation at Part B of the training
- Feedback from Part B trainers and participants
- DBR Consultation Video Competency Forms (completed partially or in full)
- Provision of Consultation Session recordings (these are not expected to be retained)
- Log of Consultation
11.2 What will I be expected to demonstrate as part of my provision of DBR Consultation sessions?
It will be expected that the Approved DBR-P in training to become an Approved DBR-C will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough and solid understanding of DBR theory and application of theory to practice
- Answer queries and questions thoroughly while being clear about their own limits of knowledge
- Support Consultees in their own learning in a supportive and collaborative manner
- Attend respectfully to group process encouraging a safe learning environment
- Manage group dynamics skilfully
- Attend to the principles expected of professionals offering Consultation
11.3 Why do I need recordings of my provision of DBR consultation sessions?
Audio-visual recordings are a very efficient way of obtaining clear feedback on your provision of DBR consultation and can support in rectifying misunderstandings quickly. Audio-visual recordings and the accompanying Consultation Competency Form are beneficial aids to support critical reflection and learning, and will likely be the main source of material to contribute towards your ‘consultation portfolio’. Excerpts from video sessions as well as full sessions can be reviewed in Consultation of Consultation. These will constitute the main source of evidence of your meeting the expected standard for your Approved DBR-C to make a recommendation for your gaining DBR-C Approval.
11.4 Are there a minimum number of Consultation session recordings required?
Demonstrating that you are meeting the expected standard of knowledge, understanding and skill for DBR-C Approval requires demonstration of your DBR Consultation skills with both individuals and groups. As such, there is no minimum number per se, but we would expect for there to have been many Consultation Competency Forms and consultation session recordings reviewed and discussed in your Consultation of Consultation.
11.5 What needs to be seen in a Consultation session recording?
Session recordings need to be of good picture and sound quality to be able to be reviewed in any meaningful manner. The audio-visual recording should capture as many of the group participants as is possible.
11.6 What about consultee confidentiality in the recordings?
Each clinician should adhere to their Country/State and professional Code of Ethics and Practice when requesting, storing, and deleting session recordings and transcripts. Informed and written consent from clients should be acquired in accordance with local data protection and privacy requirements. We consider at a minimum this should include information regarding the purpose of these, together with how you will protect and delete the recordings, and who will have access to them.
Download the: DBR Consultation Competency Form
12.1 When can I start providing consultation to DBR trained professionals?
In brief, you need to have successfully completed Part A of the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training.
12.2 When I have attended the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training (part A), and start offering consultation, what description/letters do I use in my communications and literature to others?
When you are accepted on to the training pathway, you are not yet approved as a DBR Consultant. Therefore, there is no change necessary to the letters you may use in the description of yourself. The only letters you may still use are DBR-P Approved, or DBR-P (in consultant training). When you have acquired approval as a DBR-Consultant, you may then describe yourself as DBR-C Approved.
12.3 When I am granted permission to offer consultations as an Approved DBR-P (in DBR-C training), how soon do I need to complete my DBR-C Approval Application?
Following successful attendance and participation on the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training Pathway training (Part A) you will receive a letter granting you permission to offer DBR consultations as an Approved DBR-P (in consultant training). It would be expected that at the outset, consultation is provided to individuals, perhaps peers prior to progressing to offering a group. You will need to be attending a Consultation of Consultation group and be guided by your Consultant – progression to offering groups and increasing consultees will be subject to video review of consultation that you are providing. (Please see 12.8 below)
From the time of receiving your ‘letter of permission’, you will have a maximum of 3 years to submit your application to become DBR-C Approved. We appreciate that the process of learning and gaining confidence in offering good quality DBR consultation will take time, and it is essential to pace yourself according to personal and professional need. We consider 3 years is sufficient time to achieve the full criteria from this point of the training pathway.
Should you not have achieved the full criteria within three years, and you are genuinely interested to continue your learning and progression towards DBR-C Approval, you would be required to submit an ongoing training plan agreed by your DBR-Cs and re-attend the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training, and potentially attend core training levels for updates.
If you are unable to do this, your permission to offer consultation to DBR Professionals as an Approved DBR-P will be reconsidered.
12.4 Who can I provide consultation to?
Consultation can be provided to DBR trained professionals, some of whom may be keen to work towards DBR-Practitioner approval or who have already attained DBR-P Approval.
12.5 How many hours consultation, as an Approved DBR-P (in Consultant training) can I provide to someone working towards DBR-P approval?
A DBR trained professional working towards DBR-P Approval can only count 20 of the 25 hours (minimum) with an Approved DBR-P (in consultant training).
A minimum of 5 hours of consultation must be provided by an Approved DBR-C. It is important to let your consultees know that an Approved DBR-C may also require more than 5 hours of consultation to be able to provide their own recommendation for the applicant.
The letter of endorsement you receive following your DBR-C Approved Orientation Training, will provide details of this for you to provide to your Consultees.
Should you not have achieved the full criteria within three years, and you are genuinely interested to continue your learning and progression towards DBR-C Approval, you would be required to submit an ongoing training plan agreed by your DBR-Cs and re-attend the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training, and potentially attend core training levels for updates.
If you are unable to do this, your permission to offer consultation to DBR Professionals as an Approved DBR-P will be reconsidered.
12.6 I have been asked to provide a letter of recommendation from a Consultee for their DBR-P Approval, am I able to do this as an Approved DBR-P (in consultant training)?
Yes. An Approved DBR-P (in consultant training) can provide letters of recommendation for the applications of their Consultees for DBR-P approval. Please note, your Consultee can include a maximum of 20 hours consultation with an Approved DBR-P (in DBR-C training) in their application.
The DBR professional seeking DBR-P approval will also require a letter of recommendation from an Approved DBR-C with whom they are also taking consultation.
12.7 Am I able to provide both individual and group consultation?
Yes. Evidence will need to be provided of both consultation to individuals and to groups to be ready to make your application for approval.
Consultation groups should be no more than 4 consultees. Where groups are larger than this, the Consultee will not be able to count the hours within their own DBR-P Approval application.
12.8 Are there a minimum and maximum number of Consultees with whom I can work?
To develop skill and confidence in the provision of DBR consultation, it is expected that you will work with at least five different Consultees and with no more than 12 in total. It is expected that you would commence consultation with a couple of people and progress only when your DBR Consultant is supportive of this and only when they have seen video evidence of your consultation practice.
When you commence offering consultation, prior to progressing to offering more than one group – you must have had at least one group reviewed via video recording by your DBR Consultant. Your DBR Consultant must be in support of your work prior to your offering consultation to more than one group.
It is expected that you will have provided enough consultation hours to each of the Consultees to develop a deeper appreciation of the skill and challenges involved with the role and, so that you are able to benefit from the learning gained in discussion of this with your Approved DBR-C as part of your ‘consultation of consultation’.
Additionally, where you may be asked to provide a letter of recommendation to a DBR trained professional seeking approval for DBR-P, you will need to be confident in your recommendation based upon the work undertaken over time with the Consultee.
Similarly, for the Approved DBR-C who is providing the ‘consultation of consultation’, and who will be providing a letter of recommendation for your approval as a DBR-C, they will need to have confidence in your skills and ability to provide consultation, and this can only be demonstrated where your relationship with Consultees has taken place over time.
12.9 How many hours of consultation do I need to provide prior to being able to apply for DBR-C approval?
Developing confidence and competency in consultation of DBR will grow over time. In order to receive as much support in this from your Approved DBR-C, we expect that you will have achieved:
a. a minimum of 20 hours consultation with at least 2 individuals
b. a minimum of 20 hours consultation of groups, of no more than 4 DBR trained professionals per group
12.10 I have been shadowing/co-leading my DBR-C in their consultation groups. Can I use these hours to count towards my own provision of consultation hours?
Shadowing and co-leading consultation groups can be very valuable learning opportunities for a DBR-P, but they do not count towards either your own hours of providing consultation, nor your consultation of consultation hours. Where these activities take place, they are considered part of your general experience towards becoming a DBR-C and do not count towards the hours of consultation that are required to meet the elements.
13.1 What Consultation of Consultation will I require?
As an Approved DBR-P working towards DBR-C, you will need Consultation for two different purposes:
- To receive consultation on your clinical work (see 9 above)
- To receive consultation on your provision of consultation
You may choose to work with one DBR-C for both, or you may choose to work with different DBR-Cs.
13.2 How many hours of ‘Consultation of Consultation’ do I need prior to submitting my application for DBR-C approval?
- A minimum of 10 hours DBR-C ‘consultation of consultation’ is required, focusing upon the DBR-P provision of consultation.
- 5 of these hours must be individual consultation sessions.
- 5 of these hours are awarded from Part B of the DBR-Approved Consultant Orientation Training (see 11 above)
13.3 What is the purpose of ‘consultation of consultation’?
Consultation of consultation’ is a collaborative relationship between DBR professionals in which the DBR-Consultant supports, mentors, provides guidance and feedback to the Approved DBR-P who is working towards becoming an Approved DBR-C. There is an expectation that material will be presented giving examples of the provision of consultation to others and the queries and challenges that might arise in this.
The purpose of consultation of consultation includes:
- receiving feedback on skills and ability to provide DBR consultation to other DBR professionals based on the material presented, their video recordings of consultation sessions, completion of the Consultation Competency Form, and potentially direct observation of Consultation.
- advancing and deepening knowledge and understanding of DBR theory and practice to enhance and further consultation skills
- receiving support, guidance and collegial support as competencies develop and readiness for application for becoming an Approved DBR-C is reviewed
- supporting in the development of DBR consultation knowledge and skills
13.4 How often do I need to take Consultation of Consultation?
Frequency of sessions needs to be determined according to personal and professional need.
13.5 Is there a time limit within which to complete the ‘consultation of consultations’ ?
DBR-C Approval can only be applied for one year following completion of Part A of the DBR-Approved Consultation Orientation Training. Completion of Part B of the training, together with the completion of other elements of the criteria, should then be completed within 3 years.
Should you not have achieved the full criteria within three years (since completion of Part A of the DBR-Approved Consultation Orientation Training , and you are genuinely interested to continue your learning and progression towards DBR-C Approval, you would be required to submit an ongoing training plan agreed by your DBR-Cs and re-attend the DBR-Consultant Approved Orientation Training, and potentially attend core training levels for updates.
If you are unable to do this, your permission to offer consultation to DBR Professionals as an Approved DBR-P will be reconsidered.
13.6 Do I need to log my Consultation of Consultation hours?
Yes. Your Approved DBR-C will need to ratify your individual sessions and these can be logged.
The 5 hours that you are awarded as part of your attendance at Part B of the DBR-Approved Consultation Orientation training can be counted as part of the 10 hours minimum that are expected.
13.7 Can ‘Consultation of Consultation’ hours be gained with different DBR-Cs?
Yes. However, for an Approved DBR-C to provide you with a letter of recommendation, they will need to feel that they know your work sufficiently well to do so, and this may bear upon the number of DBR-C’s you choose to work with.
14.1 Why do I need personal DBR sessions?
We would anticipate that anyone wishing to apply to become an Approved DBR-C will be committed to their ongoing personal and professional development. Not only will further personal DBR sessions support healing, they will also contribute towards deepening their embodiment and understanding of DBR.
Reflective practice is an important part of being a mental health professional, and therefore important when we are learning and developing within a modality. A written reflection on how your personal DBR therapy has supported your work as a DBR Consultant will be one of the elements required for the Approved DBR-C application process.
To apply for the DBR-C Approved certificate you will need to demonstrate your ongoing commitment to continuing professional development and that you are keeping abreast of current DBR research and developments within the field.
While DBR is in its infancy, CPD points directly approved by DBR Trainings will be fewer. In time we expect CPD opportunities to grow. Until 2028, 30 CPD points which are trauma related are required for the application and will be required for further renewal periods.
From 2028 a percentage of the 30 CPD points will need to be specific DBR Approved CPD points e.g. those endorsed and ratified by the DBR Trainings Board of Directors under the exclusive permission of Dr Frank Corrigan.
30 CPD points will need to be evidenced, these may include:
- further trauma training
- engaging in research or publications where DBR is the focus
- reading literature on the underpinning neuroscience of DBR and on DBR research publications as they become available
- attendance at DBR trainings, mini practicum series
- attendance at advanced DBR workshops
Your DBR Consultant will need to verify having seen the evidence of your CPD certificates and that you are aware of current DBR research.
16.1 What activities will demonstrate my professional commitment to DBR?
An Approved DBR-C is expected to contribute towards the development of DBR beyond that of providing case consultations and clinical practice.
We believe that the contribution towards the development of DBR beyond that of providing case consultations and clinical practice is a great opportunity and one that is encouraged. There are a number of ways in which this can be fulfilled. The Approved DBR-C applicant will be expected to have contributed towards at least two of the following activities:
- Participation in DBR core trainings as an Assistant (at least once on each level)
- Attendance and/or participation in DBR Approved advanced workshops
- Attendance and/or participation in trauma related trainings or conferences
- Contribution towards DBR (recognised) professional committees
- Publications relating to DBR
- Conference presentations relating to DBR
- DBR research focused activity
- Contribution to raising the professional and public profile of DBR
17.1 Why do I need recommendation letters from my Approved DBR-C?
A minimum of two recommendation letters will be required.
An applicant’s Approved DBR-C will be best placed to support ongoing learning and development of DBR and to support reflection on readiness to apply for DBR-C Approval.
17.2 If I have had more than one Approved DBR-C, do I need a recommendation letter from each of them?
Yes. The number of cases, clinical sessions and ‘consultation of consultation’ taken to each consultant will need to be verified in their letter of recommendation. Additionally, the number of consultation hours undertaken by the applicant will also need to be verified.
17.3 What does the recommendation letter from the Approved DBR-C need to include?
The letter should include:
- a statement from the Approved DBR-C making a recommendation for the applicant’s approval as a DBR-C
- the number of cases taken to case consultation
- confirmation the applicant is engaging in a minimum of 12 hours per week psychotherapy including consultation
- confirmation of the number of individual and group consultation hours undertaken
- a statement of the number of hours taken on ‘consultation of consultation’
- verification of the applicant’s clinical session transcripts and audio-video evidence reviews and confirmation of adherence to the DBR Clinical Competency Guidelines
- verification of the applicant’s consultation sessions videos/in vivo evidence reviews and confirmation of adherence to and meeting the required standard of the DBR Consultation Competency Guidelines
- confirmation that the Approved DBR-C has seen evidence of the applicant’s CPD certificates equating to no less than 30 CPD points (taken place during the 3 years prior to application)
- confirmation that the Approved DBR-C has seen the Certificate of Attendance from the DBR Consultant Approved Orientation Training and has read the associated feedback
- confirmation that the Approved DBR-C has read in entirety the application form and can attest to the truthfulness
- confirmation that the Approved DBR-C has seen evidence of the applicant’s professional registration/licensure and professional practice insurance
- confirmation that the applicant is of ‘Good Standing’ and consistently promotes integrity in the science, mentoring and clinical practice of DBR.
18.1 When can I be added to the Therapist Directory as an Approved DBR-C?
Once you have received confirmation of your successful application for DBR-C Approval, you can be listed on the www.deepbrainreorienting.com ‘Therapist Directory’ page.
The information required for your details to be included on the DBR website is requested within your application form. The inclusion of your details on the website is optional.
You will thereafter be able to use the designated letters: ’DBR-C Approved’ after your name or refer to yourself as an ‘Approved DBR Consultant’ or ‘Deep Brain Reorienting Approved Consultant’.
20.1 How do I submit my application for DBR-C Approval?
Please click here for the application form. The application form is digitalised and can be completed as you progress through the DBR-C approval training pathway.
Please note, we cannot accept applications that are not submitted via this e-form.
20.2 How much does it cost to submit my DBR-C Approval application?
Application fees for DBR-C Approval are £440.00 GBP
The payment page will be available to you on submission of your digitalised application.
20.3 Is the DBR-C Approval application fee refundable?
No. The application fee will not be refunded if your DBR-C Approval application is refused or is incomplete. You will have a year in which to provide outstanding evidence. After this time, a new application will need to be submitted.
20.4 What happens when my application is submitted?
DBR-C Approval applications are processed through DBR Trainings. An Approval panel comprising Approved DBR Consultants and Approved DBR Trainers are responsible for reviewing applications. The panel then make recommendations to the Board for the applicants to be ratified as Approved DBR-Consultants.
20.5 How will I know if my application has been successful?
Applications should be processed within 3 months of receipt.
Successful applications will receive the DBR-C Approval notification by email.
Applications that are not submitted on the correct form or that are incomplete will not be reviewed. Please ensure you fully complete, sign and date the application form.
20.6 Can my DBR-C Approval be revoked?
On being awarded DBR-C Approved status by DeepBrainReoreinting Ltd, the therapist is expected to continue to uphold standards of behaviour commensurate with professional ‘Good Standing’. The ‘DBR Professional Code of Good Standing’ details the professional requirements expected of all DBR Professionals. This is a commitment we make to ourselves, to each other and to those we serve.
Where a DBR Professional is unable to meet the requirements of the ‘DBR Professional Code of Good Standing’ and any associated policies and procedures, DeepBrainReoreinting Ltd retain the right to revoke DBR-C Approval and any associated rights, including revoking membership, revoking the right to use DBR marks, and removal of the therapist from the DBR Therapist Directory.
20.7 DBR- C Approval Renewals
To maintain standards of excellence and to keep up to date with developments in theory and practice, it is expected that Approved DBR Consultants will attend to their continuing professional development and education via the research literature, attendance at conferences and workshops and attendance at Case Consultations. DBR-C approval certificates will require renewal every 3 years.
20.8 What do I need to do to renew my Approved DBR-C certificate?
To renew your DBR-C Approved certificate you will need to demonstrate current professional registration and professional indemnity insurance and ongoing engagement in case consultation sessions. For most practitioners utilising DBR in day-to-day practice it is anticipated that they will have no less than 6 consultation hours annually.
Evidence of a minimum of 30 CPD points will be required (see point 15 above), and evidence of your activities demonstrating your commitment to fostering: excellence in pursuit of the science; professionalism in mentoring of DBR professionals; and integrity in the clinical practice of DBR.
Additionally, you will need to submit:
- two letters of recommendation from your Approved DBR Consultant verifying your CPD and current professional standing (as above)
20.9 How do I submit my Approved DBR-C Renewal Application
The Approved DBR-C renewal application form is digitalised. Please find the Approved DBR-C renewal application form here.