What is TRE®

What is TRE®?

TRE® stands for Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises. It is a somatic body based tool that encourages muscle tremors for a non-talk type of therapy. It can be used for individuals suffering from chronic tension, stress, anxiety, trauma, or PTSD.

Created by Dr. David Berceli, TRE® is comprised of exercises and stretches that help in moving the body into a state where it can more easily release stress, tension, and trauma. In all of his work as a trauma therapist, a somatic body worker, and a doctor of clinical social work, Dr. Berceli found we all share common reactions in high stress and traumatic situations: we all curl up on ourselves for protection. A natural survival instinct.

He theorized that if there is a mechanism in our bodies that wants to protect us, then there must also be a mechanism that lets our bodies release that tension held deeply in our muscles. This opens space in the body to heal from physical/emotional injury, discharges stress/trauma, and gives the body the opportunity to find rest.

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What are the benefits of TRE®?

There are many reported benefits of TRE® including:

  • Less worry/anxiety
  • Better sleep
  • Less stress
  • More energy/endurance
  • Greater emotional resilience
  • Improved relationships
  • Reduced muscle and back pain
  • Increased flexibility
  • Decreased symptoms of trauma

Who can use TRE®?

To put it simply, everyone. There are some exceptions however.

TRE® can be used by the vast majority of people with differing backgrounds, ages, and histories.

How do I sign up?

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What research has been done on TRE®?

Though studies are still being done, some research has been done and recorded. 

"Although there is a lot of anecdotal evidence regarding TRE®, and many pilot clinical outcome studies are in progress and have verified its efficacy around the globe, larger controlled quantitative and qualitative studies are needed. To participate in any ongoing research programs or to begin your own, please contact the TRE® Research department at Research@traumaprevention.com" (traumaprevention.com).