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Virginia Satir and Her Iceberg Model of Growth and Becoming Fully Human

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Please ensure you feel safe and supported before attempting any activity suggestion.

Any suggested activity is not intended to treat or cure any illness, and is performed at the sole risk of the individual. Individuals under the age of 18 should seek parental support or permission before engaging in these activities.

Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) - what is it?
Dr. Ruth Lanius on DBR, September 10, 2024
Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

11 minute interview with the founder of DBR, Dr. Frank Corrigan
More Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

8 minute interview with researcher, Dr. Ruth Lanius. (at 5:42) "What's unique about DBR is that DBR really gets at the root of the trauma response." (at 5:50) "What I noticed treating some of my patients with chronic developmental trauma ... they had plateaued after years of treatment. Using DBR got almost all of them out of that plateau."
Sebern Fisher on DBR

Sebern Fisher is a trauma specialist and author, the 2013 recipient of the Joel Lubar Award for Contributions to the Field of Neurofeedback, as well as the recipient of the 2017 M.B. Sterman Career Achievement Award and 2020 Fellows Award from the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research.
Virginia Satir and the Iceberg Model of Self
Draw Your Iceberg Instructions and Worksheet
A Simple Alexander Technique to Improve Posture
Somato Respiratory Integration Breathing Exercise
A 10-minute introduction to EMDR from EMDRIA
Neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson answers the internet's questions about emotion

Tools and Informational Papers

Tried-and-true ways to connect with Self and Others

These are powerful, self-connective exercises. Please ensure you feel safe to experience your feelings and emotions before you begin.

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Feelings List

Use writing and language to work with your feelings, so they work for you.

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Draw Your Iceberg

Grow your self-knowledge through connecting with your Iceberg. It is recommended to engage in the Feelings List activity about ten times before drawing your iceberg. There is a video with instructions above that can also help.

Google Doc template
DBR shock release symptoms

Recognize symptoms of shock release.

Experiencing shock release is a vital aspect of the Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) process. During this therapeutic journey, individuals may encounter a range of symptoms that indicate the release of stored emotional and physical tension. Common symptoms inc...

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Alexander Technique Self-Study

Free self-study materials for the Alexander Technique.

Alexander Technique
Develop Your Session Goal

What do I want to get out of my therapy session?

Google Doc template
Temperature Reading

A great tool, developed by Virginia Satir, to support connection between individuals in a group.

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Satir Iceberg Graphic

Art by Anne Lindyberg. Please do not use without permission.

Based on Satir V., Banmen, J., Gerber, J., Gomori, M. 1991. THE SATIR MODEL: FAMILY THERAPY AND BEYOND. Science and Behavior Books, Inc. Palo Alto, California. https://www.sbbks.com/satirmodel.html. For educational use only.

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