Well-Being: TRE® Instruction & Support

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“People can never get better without knowing what they feel & feeling what they feel...You can be fully in charge of your life only if you can acknowledge the reality of your body, in all its visceral dimensions.” ​
​~Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. on the teachings of Elvin Semrad, M.D.

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About TRE®

TRE® ("Tension, Stress & Trauma Releasing Exercises") is ​a practice of gentle exercises which initiate the body's natural, restorative shaking process to release tension, stress, and/or trauma.  The shaking supports the release of deeply held contraction in the body, facilitating balance in the nervous system (activation of the Parasympathetic -- "rest & digest" -- part of the nervous system), and harmony in body, mind, & spirit.

More about TRE®:

• ​​Benefits of TRE®:  
  • ​​Body, Mind & Spirit Benefit: It may seem pretty obvious that releasing tension, etc. from the body would enhance one's quality of life.  Reported benefits include, but are not limited to, relief from aches, pains, stiffness, sciatica, sleep issues, anxiousness, low energy, reactivity in interpersonal relationships, PTSD symptoms, and more.
  • Mental Processing Not Required:  While you will learn control of the experience, TRE allows the body to direct the restorative shaking experience, without your mind having to know or direct the process.  In fact, once you have learned and are comfortable with TRE, you can do TRE while watching a movie, talking on the phone, etc. You also do not need to know, remember, or discuss the story or details of any stressful or traumatic experiences which may have contributed to the patterns of tension and stress that you are holding.  This is incredibly freeing for those who do not remember &/or who do not wish to discuss their history to find release.

 

​​"TRE® seems to not only produce astounding physical results, but it seems to change people on an emotional level and on a mental level.  People become much more centered & grounded; they're able to focus more clearly; their relationships improve; their working lives improve; and it seems to create -- for many, many people -- almost a transformation of self."  ~ Melanie Salmon, M.D.

• Developed from, but not limited to, trauma work: ​
  • Dr. David Berceli developed TRE® in response to his experiences working in war-torn countries, during which he discovered that shaking is a natural, restorative biological response to overwhelming threat or trauma; 
  • Upon learning that suppressing ​the body's natural shaking response to overwhelming threat/stress can ​interfere with one's capacity for recovery, wellness, and full vitality, Dr. Berceli developed TRE so that people can learn to invoke restorative shaking when they so choose to support their own well-being; 
  • You do not have to be a survivor of trauma to benefit from TRE -- it turns out that TRE can bring relief and recovery from everyday stresses and tension, too (such as from sitting at a computer &/or in traffic for extended periods of time; constantly looking down at and navigating smartphones; wearing high heeled shoes, etc.).
  • Check out this wonderful animation from Star Groups about TRE and how it can help us recover from our encounters with our modern day "lions" (stress).

 

 

"Trauma produces actual physiological changes, including a recalibration of the brain’s alarm system, an increase in stress hormone activity, and alterations in the system that filters relevant information from irrelevant... For real change to take place, the BODY needs to learn that the danger has passed and to live in the reality of the present.”  ~Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

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Appointment Considerations

• Who can learn TRE®:  To practice TRE, it is recommended that you:
  • are able to safely perform light exercise (and shaking) during the session.  (Someone who is recovering from a recent surgery, for example, will not be able to practice TRE without risk of jeopardizing their own healing.) ​ Discuss with your appropriate health care provider & me regarding specific conditions and/or concerns.
  • are nongravid (not pregnant).  While TRE is believed to be safe for pregnant womyn (and tremors occur naturally in birth and recovery), pregnant individuals are encouraged to wait until after birth and birth recovery to learn TRE.  If you are pregnant & interested in learning TRE, please contact me to discuss.
• TRE® instruction includes: 
  • ​background on the development of TRE;
  • demonstration of TRE exercises, shaking process, & self-regulation (so the client knows how s/he can control the process);
  • guiding client in performing TRE exercises, shaking process, & self-regulation (so the client experiences how s/he can control the process); &
  • integration / check-in & follow-up suggestions. 
• How many TRE® sessions:  The first session is booked for 1.5 hours, and subsequent sessions can be either 1.5 hours, 1.25 hours, or 1 hour, depending on your needs, preferences, and comfort with TRE®. Having more than 1 session with a TRE® Provider supports the learning process, confidence, etc.  A Certified TRE® Provider is there to provide unique support, such as watching & listening to you and guiding you in performing the exercises effectively, including:
  • offering modifications and suggestions to suit your individual needs and comfort, 
  • facilitating your pacing of exercises & transitions, 
  • ensuring you are applying core principles well (especially self-regulation), etc.  
• Choosing Between Single or Package Pricing: You may book your TRE sessions with me one at a time, or to take advantage of a discount, you can buy a 3-session or 6-session TRE® package.  (If you purchase a package of 6 TRE® appointments, you will also receive a TRE® pamphlet with pictures (in color) of the exercises.)  I also offer TRE in small groups.
• Learn more about Dr. David Berceli &/or TRE®:  see TraumaPrevention.com and/or FAQs​

Please see here for hourly & package rates, etc.

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​​~ Soizig's Other Services ~
​These services can be provided on their own and/or in combination with the TRE® services, described above.
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Birth Doula

Prenatal Balance

Perinatal Consult

Birth Recovery

Bodywork

Yoga

Self-Breema®

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