You are taught to re-ignite the body's innate stress release mechanism through simple trigger exercises that initiate tremors in the deep core muscles (psoas). The brain stem becomes activated to release stress held in the nervous system while you lie in a relaxed position to allow the body to move. The process returns the body to a more calm, relaxed & balanced state. Clients have described TRE® as feeling like a massage from the inside out. As each person is unique, the autonomic movements during releasing will be unique to the individual and also will often be different at every session. As it is the body’s natural stress release mechanism, it is something that everyone would benefit from learning (see below for details of how to learn). There is no need to talk about past events or even re-experience them; occasionally clients report that it feels like they are watching old material leaving the body, but from the place of being an observer. Often clients are integrating deeply held material without even needing to be aware of what the particular issue is; they simply experience physical movements and sensations as the body/mind lets go. The supporting techniques taught as part of the TRE® practice include breathwork, and grounding/holding/containing practices which further enhance the safe holding of TRE. These practices also give clients empowering, grounding and calming practices to be used at any time needed in daily life. This supports emotional and nervous system regulation. Because clients are taught to start, stop and regulate the movements and sensations at any time during sessions, it feels empowering, and safe, something that can be taken at your own pace. Practitioner guidance enhances this process of safely allowing the process to unfold at a pace that supports gentle integration, and brings the vitally important aspect of "co-regulation" to the healing process.

Who is TRE suitable for?

TRE® can be learnt and practiced by almost anyone, whatever their age (age 5 up) or physical ability. I offer the guidance, supervision and support materials to help clients achieve this and become empowered and confident to manage safe and effective practice at home, when ready. With this support it can become a life-changing practice. 

TRE® is not just for trauma. Being our most basic and natural method of stress release it's for everyone right from athletes and yoga practitioners wanting to enhance muscle and body function and free up the body to improve performance, to clients wanting to feel freer, happier and more resilient in their lives. TRE® can also give a liberating sense of release and empowerment to those who have more intense stress symptoms such as anxiety, panic attacks and P.T.S.D. Children can also learn it, and benefit from the simple "no-talking needed" approach, I've worked with children as young as 5 years of age.