What exactly is TRE®? Here are some answers.
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I'm intrigued ...
what does TRE® look like?
TRE® begins with six simple warm-up exercises, similar to gentle yoga stretches.
These are followed by the tremoring process.
Every person tremors differently, it depends entirely on what your body is ready to release at any given moment.
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To give you a general idea, though, here's a brief example of what the actual tremoring process can look like.
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Please note: While TRE® is a self-help technique and deceptively simple, it's also very powerful.
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For this reason, many people choose to learn TRE® with guidance.
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If you’re considering learning TRE® properly you’re warmly invited to get in touch.
I teach in a safe, empathic and trauma-informed way, helping you build confidence, trust your body and explore this deeply supportive tool for life at your own pace.
Can it really work?
What is the science
behind TRE®?
TRE® has helped many people worldwide.
There is a large body of anecdotal evidence from around 1,300 certified TRE® Providers and their clients globally, including approximately 120 providers in the UK.
In addition, several academic studies support the effectiveness of TRE®.
For those interested in learning more, Dr. David Berceli, the creator of TRE®, explains the science and rationale behind the practice in more detail in this video:
Is TRE® safe?
TRE® is generally safe for most people and is designed as a self-help practice.
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That said, there are some important considerations.
If you have a clinical diagnosis, psychiatric condition or are taking medication, it’s important to consult your GP or healthcare professional before starting. TRE® is also not recommended during pregnancy.
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Feeling safe, grounded and able to self-regulate is essential.
When you learn TRE® with me you’ll be guided in a trauma-informed, person-centred way and supported to practise at a pace that feels right for you.
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Before starting, I'll ask you to complete a health questionnaire so that any relevant considerations can be discussed in advance.
Can I learn TRE®
on my own?
You can learn from a book or by watching the official TRE® video, see above.
However, as with many body-based practices, such as Yoga or Pilates, it's important to understand the basics, learn how the process works and feel confident and comfortable with what you are doing.
Some people prefer not to start on their own, simply because they’re unsure what to expect.
That’s where guidance can be helpful.
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My role is to support you through the process, help you feel safe and grounded and build trust and confidence as you learn.
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If you’ve already started practising TRE® on your own but aren’t experiencing the benefits you hoped for or if the practice feels too intense or overwhelming, learning with a Certified TRE® Provider can make a big difference.
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My intention is to support you in having a positive and beneficial TRE® experience, so it becomes a tool you can use confidently for life.
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If you’d like, let’s have a chat to explore how I can best guide you.
Is TRE® a
cure-all?
Definitely not!
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TRE® is a stress and tension release technique.
It gently activates the body's innate shaking mechanism and allows the muscles (where we store tension) to relax.
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That's it.
Simple!
The beauty lies in the fact that when the body is more relaxed and holding less tension, many tension-related symptoms may ease or even disappear over time, for example:
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- Tension headaches or migraines
- Neck, shoulder or back pain
- Teeth grinding (bruxism)
- Digestive issues
- Sleep disturbances
- Anxiety
- (Menopausal) irritability
- Anger
- And so much more ...
How much time do I need to practise?
At the beginning of your TRE® journey, I recommend practising the full warm-up sequence. This usually takes around 20 minutes.
As your body becomes more familiar with the process, you may no longer need the full warm-up and can move more quickly into the tremoring phase on the mat.
There are no hard rules, but many people tremor for around four to ten minutes, followed by two minutes of rest to allow the body to integrate, this means simply lying on the mat and relaxing.
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​How often you practise is entirely up to you.
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Some people practise daily, others every few days or whenever they feel the need to release tension.
Over time, you’ll naturally discover what works best for you; noticing how often your body wants to practise and what supports your relaxation, resilience and overall well-being you'd like to create in your daily life.
What happens after the course?
Once you've completed the course and learned TRE® safely, it becomes your lifelong self-regulation tool - free from dependency on me as your teacher.
Many participants enjoy practising with others from time to time as this can feel supportive and enriching in a different way to practising alone.
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For this reason, I offer optional weekly group sessions for all my course participants, providing a safe space to maintain and deepen your practice, if you wish.
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You'll probably also notice the energy is so much different when practising with others as opposed to practising on your own.
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Your options:
Is TRE® therapy?
TRE® is not therapy.
It is a self-help, body based practice that empowers you to support your own health and well-being.
TRE® is somatic, meaning the body does the work without the need to talk or analyse past experiences.
While many people choose talking therapies such as counselling, CBT or psychotherapy, it's important to find what feels right for you.
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In some cases, integrating a somatic approach like TRE® alongside talking therapies can be helpful, particularly where people feel stuck or overwhelmed.
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If you are unsure whether TRE® is right for you, you are welcome to get in touch with any questions. ​​​​​​​​
Disclaimer
TRE® has not been evaluated by the US Food & Drug Administration, the American Medical Association or
NICE in the UK.
This modality is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Medical advice must only be obtained from a physician or qualified health practitioner.
Results may vary between individuals and there are no guarantees, expressed, or implied.