Trauma & Tension Releasing Exercises - TRE - David Berceli

The trauma response of the human animal is similar to that of most other animal species. Therefore, the humans response to trauma can be found in their roots as an animal or biological organism. Similarly, the mysterious key that activates the release mechanism of our natural recovery process can be found discretely hidden right within the natural psycho-neuro-physiology of our bodies as well. Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) are specific exercises designed to release deep chronic tension from the center of gravity of the body outward. TRE induce neurogenic tremors to reverse the body's anatomical reaction to stress and systematically dissolve the tension pattern created as a result of traumatic events. This video shows some examples of involuntary tremors evoked through TRE. More info at: www.traumaprevention.com - www.bercelifoundation.org

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[joemj413]

I found out about TRE through a therapist. Whenever I feel an uncomfortable feeling or thought, my body starts shaking automatically. My head twitches back and forth, then my shoulders and arm flail and then my body goes nuts. Should I just let my body shake? Is this just like the TRE?

[ramahandra]

@joemj413 yes, just let your body shake and see where it leads you! with time the intensity should decrease, otherwise find a TRE therapist for more guidelines.

[ramahandra]

...the least you do consciously, the best it is... the shaking naturally comes and goes like waves on the shore... just let go and wait for the next current...

[TheDawnStott]

Looks like a good way to relieve the body of built-up hormones after a freeze reaction to a trauma experience, such as an assault or other potentially deadly situation. The fight or flight reaction automatically releases the hormones. But the human brain is less likely to allow the body to naturally convulse after a freeze response--which can result in many varieties of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including the thyroid condition of Hashimoto's Disease=slow metabolism/weight gain.

[ramahandra]

@RichBrIs

Hi, please also leave your comments or start a discussion on the TRE forum: tre.lefora.com

[RichBrIs]

@dromycatcher

I dont think theres a forum but there are some bloggers out there doing TRE. You can email Dr. Berceli though if you have questions, I have done a couple of times and both him and a TRE trainer replied quickly.  Also there are the live workshops and I plan on getting to one sometime this year.

cheers,

Rich

[dromycatcher]

@RichBrIs

ok, wit me there's a lot of facial and neck muscle movements. I also noticed patterns. It would be interesting to share our experiences on a forum or something or maybe there is one already?

[RichBrIs]

@dromycatcher

For me, it seems to be going straight to the strongest tension that's been there my whole life - my abdomen and chest (what I believe is birth trauma, but who knows). Over time other patterns of tension have become "active" - i've started wiggling side to side, and also my left shoulder has really started going at it recently. The shaking seems to cycle between muscle groups sometimes strong, sometimes weak... not an obvious progression - I try and just let it do what it wants.

[dromycatcher]

@RichBrIs

I dont feel like I'm in 'push thru at all costs mode'..its just that my body will build up a lot of tension sometimes to then release. The most heaviest were a first series of a pattern after 2 or so TRE sessions for the first time. Now I wonder if TRE releases trauma chronologically (back in time) or not necessarily. What is ur idea on that based on ur experience?

[RichBrIs]

@ramahandra

yeah definitely what I've noticed too. Any attempt to "do it harder" just adds muscular tension that gets in the way of the natural shaking process and is the opposite of relaxation, which is headspace that the release comes from. I find it takes me about 10mins of shaking before my mind gets out of the way and lets my body do what it wants.