TRE® (Tension & Trauma Release Exercise)
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TRE® is a non-talking method of releasing tension and trauma which keeps us stuck in natural defence strategies such as fight, flight or shutdown. These responses can happen after a traumatic event or stressful situation has passed or due to a build up of day-to-day stresses (work, family, deadlines, crowds, moving house etc).
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It was originally developed by David Berceli, to respond to groups of people (experiencing PTSD and other trauma symptoms) in war zones and disaster areas and has proven highly effective. It has also been found to be very effective in relieving the sypmtoms of less extreme stress/tensions and experience/witnessing of traumatic events (ongoing or one-off) such as abuse, bullying, unexpected loss of a loved one or physical accidents such as a car crash.
TRE® is unique and effective as it:
- is easily learned and, often, has an immediate impact on your sense of wellbeing
- activates the relaxation response of the parasympathetic nervous system (the opposite of our danger response)
- does not require any retelling of trauma or stress related events
- does not require any discussion of symptoms you are experiencing that you think might be stress or trauma related
- allows your body to lead the journey to reset your stuck patterns and does not require you to understand or remember
- has no negative side effects
The process I will be guiding you through involves a set of 7 physical exercises that will gently invite your body to tremor in a safe way. I will guide you in how to stop the tremors at any time, if you are tired or feeling overwhelmed, so that you are in full control.
I will also guide you to be present and aware of what is going on, encouraging you in different ways so that your body is able to tremor the most effectively. These tremors, or shaking, engage your body in a natural process that we longer value or recognise as being necessary to our health and wellbeing. The attached video of prey, escaping their predator may help to bring this concept to life for you as prey will often shake once it escapes a traumatic event, such as near death.
TRE® is unique and effective as it:
- is easily learned and, often, has an immediate impact on your sense of wellbeing
- activates the relaxation response of the parasympathetic nervous system (the opposite of our danger response)
- does not require any retelling of trauma or stress related events
- does not require any discussion of symptoms you are experiencing that you think might be stress or trauma related
- allows your body to lead the journey to reset your stuck patterns and does not require you to understand or remember
- has no negative side effects
The process I will be guiding you through involves a set of 7 physical exercises that will gently invite your body to tremor in a safe way. I will guide you in how to stop the tremors at any time, if you are tired or feeling overwhelmed, so that you are in full control.
I will also guide you to be present and aware of what is going on, encouraging you in different ways so that your body is able to tremor the most effectively. These tremors, or shaking, engage your body in a natural process that we longer value or recognise as being necessary to our health and wellbeing. The attached video of prey, escaping their predator may help to bring this concept to life for you as prey will often shake once it escapes a traumatic event, such as near death.
Check out David Berceli's video to find out more about it.
