Frequently Asked Questions
The training is for mental health professionals: psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and other mental health practitioners who have a minimum two years’ post qualification clinical experience and experience of working with early adversity and trauma. Please see the training eligibility and exclusion criteria.
Therapists who have completed Level 1 DBR training: Healing of the Shock at the Core of Traumatic Experiences can
- start practising DBR
- join a two-hour monthly DBR Consultation Group
- attend a Deepening into DBR Practicum Series
- attend Level 2 DBR training: Healing of Attachment Shock and Attachment Wounding; and their Impact on the Seeking of Connection
- become a DBR Member
You can contact one of our Approved DBR Consultants for individual and group consultation in a time zone that suits you. For questions, please email enquiries@deepbrainreorienting.com
Therapists who have completed DBR Level 1: Healing of the Shock at the Core of Traumatic Experiences can attend DBR Level 2: Healing of Attachment Shock and Attachment Wounding; and their Impact on the Seeking of Connection training.
This training is suitable for therapists with experience of working with dissociative disorders. Requirements are completion of DBR Level 1 and DBR Level 2 training and consultation group attendance. A six month gap (minimum) between DBR Level 2 and DBR Level 3 is required and therapists are expected to be practising DBR regularly and using DBR with at least 20% of their clients before attending DBR Level 3 training.
The training includes the underlying theory of DBR, demonstrations by volunteers and practicums.
Yes, if you feel you need some support with residual processing, we can provide a list of therapists.
No, you can take the trainings at a pace that suits you.
The training is available online and in person. Please see the training schedule.
Trainings are offered in different time zones. Please see the training schedule for more information.
The theory is recorded and is available to view for six months, from the date participants receive the link. DBR Members have unlimited access to the recording.
Yes, a certificate of attendance is issued to participants who attend the training in its entirety and fully participate in practicum work.
Participants have access to the resources for the training on the ‘training platform’. DBR Members have unlimited access to a video recording of the theory and non-members have access for 6 months.
The updated cancellation policy will apply after 15 January 2025
You will be refunded if you cancel 1 month or more before the date of the training. A 20% cancellation fee will be applied.
You will not be refunded if you cancel within 1 month of the date of the training.
There is no refund if no notice of cancellation is received before the date of the training.
Registrations that do not meet the attendance criteria will be cancelled and subject to a 20% cancellation fee.
There is no refund for partial hours if you are only able to attend a portion of the training.
Where a training is cancelled due to trainer illness or other unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund.
Yes, you can apply to become an Approved DBR Practitioner as soon as you have completed DBR Level 2 training. Please refer to the DBR practitioner approval requirements.