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Tension/Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE)
TRE stands for Tension/Trauma Releasing Exercises. It is a healing technique created by Dr. David Berceli who discovered whilst working in war zones that humans naturally shake to release stress from their body after experiencing overwhelm.
As a culture we have forgotten this primal, effective way of coming out of survival states such as fight/flight/freeze as we often see shaking as a sign of weakness. However, as many have discovered through TRE sessions, this technique deeply supports our bodies to feel lighter, connected and more resilient to life stressors.
How does TRE work?
We begin with 7 gentle grounding movements which activate specific muscle groups related to the body's "fight, flight, or freeze" response. This turns on a natural tremor response (just like animals) which helps the body release tension and calms the nervous system down.
Benefits
TRE can help reduce stress, anxiety, and body tension, as well as address symptoms of PTSD and other trauma-related issues including dissociation and chronic fatigue. It can improve sleep quality, reduce pain symptoms, aches and menstrual cramps, and increase overall emotional resilience and connection to the body.
Safety
TRE is considered a safe and effective technique, but it's important to start slow, especially if you have a history of trauma or other complex conditions. Consulting with a qualified TRE provider such as my self is highly recommended, especially for individuals with complex needs and histories.
Who can benefit
TRE can be beneficial for individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges and symptoms, including stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, physical pain or tension and relationship difficulties. However, if you have high blood pressure, are under psychiatric care, have recently undergone surgery or are in your first trimester of pregnancy TRE is not for you for now.
TRE sessions with me
I offer personalised TRE sessions online via Zoom and in person in Crystal Palace, London. I offer a free 20 minute conversation to answer your questions and get a sense of whether we would be a good fit working together.
Pricing
60 minute session: £70
3 session bundle: £195
Testimonials from my clients
"TRE has fundamentally changed the way I relate with my body. I’m now much more aware of its innate natural intelligence and capacity for self healing. This work allowed me to release trauma I had been carrying for years without having to relive any distressing events. Tara is a skilled instructor who embodies wisdom and compassion, drawing upon years of lived experience and practice. I’m grateful to her for guiding me back home to myself." J
"I’ve finally found something that works after all these years. T.R.E. is teaching me is how to release and not hold in emotion, to open my voice, to let out my feelings not hold them back through fear. I’ve been able to bounce back from challenging situations much quicker than I would have done in the past. Thanks so much Tara. This has been amazing." H
“Tara has a unique gift. She makes me feel so safe and held during our sessions and I come out feeling lighter, more grounded and present. Learning TRE has empowered me to be able to process the trauma and tension held in my body and I now have a tool for life. I am overall much calmer and my pain is decreasing.” R
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