Dr. Berceli is the author of multiple books that outline the effectiveness of TRE in the lives of people around the world. Each book delves into the history and research around the body based approach to reducing and recovering from stress, anxiety and trauma.
David Berceli, Ph.D. is the creator of Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) and an international expert in the areas of trauma intervention and conflict resolution. Dr. Berceli developed TRE as a method to help release the deep tension created in the body during a traumatic experience or through chronic stress.
TRE® is an innovative series of exercises that assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma. The exercises safely activate a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this muscular shaking/vibrating mechanism is activated in a safe and controlled environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance.
Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (or TRE®) is based on the fundamental idea, backed by research, that stress, tension and trauma is both psychological and physical. TRE®’s reflexive muscle vibrations generally feel pleasant and soothing. After doing TRE®, many people report feelings of peace and well-being. TRE® has helped many thousands of people globally.
TRE® is designed to be a self-help tool that, once learned, can be used independently as needed throughout one’s life, thereby continuously supporting and promoting personal health and wellness.
All of us are dealing with the sudden onset of the COVID-19 virus and these changing times. TRE For All is exploring options on how to adapt our methods of teaching, whether it be a TRE® workshop, Global Certification Training or personal session. We hope to be sending regular updates as we deal with these very important issues. To the right, you will find our official how-to video for TRE®’s seven exercises.
Our providers are also working to provide online sessions to the global community.
You! Since this shaking mechanism in the muscles is part of our natural behavior as humans, everyone can benefit from TRE®. This shaking of the muscles increases the resiliency of the body because it causes deep relaxation that naturally reduces stress levels. It can release emotions ranging from mild upset to severe anxiety whether it is caused by work stress, excessive worry, conflict in relationships, physical stresses or traumas from accidents.
Whether you are a parent/spouse who would like more patience with your family, a victim of violence or accident, a soldier suffering with PTSD, an athlete, or simply a person who wants to become more resilient and just feel better about life, you can benefit from TRE®
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 contactus@trearabia.com
Dr. David Berceli, creator of TRE®, was mentioned in the May 2019 issue of Oprah Magazine. O Life Coach Martha Beck spoke with Hurricane Harvey survivor Sara Cress about harnessing the transformative power of trauma. She noted feeling a bit awkward at first but “about ten minutes in, I teared up and thought, Great, this is having an effect.” View the full article here.