Mariano Pedrosa is an amazing interpreter who I had the fortunate opportunity to meet in Germany several years ago and he is one of the major promoters of TRE in Brazil.

The audience was a very interesting mixture of people with excellent questions and comments about TRE, psycho-emotional health and physical stress, anxiety and trauma. Click here to see article with pictures. Brasilia University

I started this class not knowing too much about TRE but being very open to the opportunities of growth it could bring.  I am a high school science
teacher and once I attended class with Dr Berceli I realized that I could
easily incorporate this into my anatomy/physiology curriculum as a “nervous system decompression” exercise for my students.

Not only were the TRE excercises extrememly sucessful and popular among my students (I had students who didn’t even have me asking if they could come in and learn them after school) but they had a surprising side effect for my kids that was HUGE – it helped them sleep.  Teenagers have notoriously horrible sleeping patterns, staying up very late and wanting to sleep through the majority of the day.  The problem with this is that they have school at 7am so they stay up late (Because they have trouble falling asleep – part of the development at this age) but have to get up early and expectedly are tired, comatose and basically not incredibly receptive to learning.  When my kids started doing TRE in the evening, they reported falling to asleep immediately and sleeping  soundly throughout the night (even when their phones were going off from
text messages from their friends – seriously a miracle that they would sleep through that considering the importance of their social connections).

My student athletes started taking this a step further and began doing the
exercises before practice in order to “get in the zone” and so hooked were
they that I had the school trainers come and learn how to do them so they
would know what the heck their athletes were doing.
Thank you Dr. Berceli for not only developing these exercises but having
the passion and tenacity to educate so many people, it is a domino effect
that I have no doubt will touch many lives in this world.
Lots of smiles,
JV

“David Berceli’s PTS (Post Traumatic Stress) exercise has changed my life in a tremendous way.  The third time of doing these exercises my body tremors began to intensify and I felt awkward.  I have trouble sleeping at nite, but when I did the exercises sleep came easy to me.  David Berceli’s PTS relief exercises are like the sleeping pill I never had!”  W.N. Age 18

“…I was feeling uneasy about my volleyball practice the following day.  I was nervous as well. …Afterwards I felt like jello.  My muscles were relaxed and I did not want to sit up at all.  I was completely centered. I fell asleep within minutes, which I can never do.  I usually stay up for a long time staring at the ceiling.  I woke up like I had slept for over ten hours, but it was only 5.  I definitely felt relaxed and ready for the day.  I really liked it.  It was very calming.  I would definitely do it again.”  S.S.

“During class, Mrs. V showed us these wonderful exercise methods that created some of the muscles in the body to fatigue.  The fatigue would soon give off tremors through-out the body.  Although many people in my class did have the tremors occur, I sadly did not.  I thought I should have many tremors throughout from all the injuries that occur from cheer, yet failed to have any.  Mrs. V suggested that I had to fatigue the muscles more to let the tremors show.  So after practice the other day, I decided that I fatigued the muscles enough to show tremors.  This theory actually worked.  I got great results and had tremors throughout my legs.  It also left me in a calm and tired state before going to bed which was a very good thing.  I automatically went to sleep once my head touched the pillow.  The next morning, I woke up to a new and fresh me.  I felt new and refreshed from all the injuries that had occurred in the past.  I will now and forever pass on these wonderful methods to those who have ever had injuries and other related pain to their body”.  A. M.

“Because of a disease in my leg, I’ve always had to compensate for weak bones when I walked.  I never realized just how much pain I was in.  When I did these exercises, the pain was suddenly gone.  With relaxed muscles, walking is a lot less painful, and if I sleep with them relaxed then walking is much easier.  Though the tremors freaked me out at first, I’m really grateful that I’ve learned these exercises.”  A.F. Age 16

“…it helps reduce stress after a game and (I) sleep better.  I’ve even taken the time to show my dad who has back problems and he’s said that (the exercises) helps him sleep much more peacefully. …This is a great exercise and my family will continue to use it!  I’m so glad I’ve had an opportunity to learn the exercises!  Thank you!”  B.F. Age 17

“I usually feel really stressed from things like work and school, as well as stress from basketball.  I also usually have a hard time sleeping, and often toss and turn, waking up many times throughout the night.
After finishing (the exercises) I went straight to bed.  I felt like my body was tired and I fell asleep pretty quickly.  I only woke up once throughout the night, but I felt as if I slept a longer, deeper sleep than usual.”  S.A. Age 17

“…I started to shake, it was so cool, and I was so excited it finally worked!  It was definitely really cool to feel shaking going through my legs when I didn’t even try to shake.  To be honest, once I got the shakes the exercise is now addictive to me!  I think if some don’t get the shakes at first they just need to relax and not focus on the vibration, but focus on breathing and relaxing.  All in all this exercise is calming, fun, and very interesting and I thank Mrs. V. for taking the time to teach us, and advise everyone to try it!”  E. F. Age 18

“I did this exercise before bed.  I was feeling very tired and tense.  Normally it takes me up to an hour and a half to fall asleep and I don’t stay asleep through out the night.  I slept still through the night, which never happens.  I woke up less sore and feeling fresh”.  Y.A. Age 18

“…I slept wonderful that night.  The exercise put me in a great mood.  I had a positive mindset all day.  The second time was mostly same results, but I felt shaky all throughout the day.  Overall after the tremor exercise I felt awesome.”  A.S. Age 18

I performed these exercises and the tremors.  I felt (they) made me feel relaxed.  When I ever feel stressed I will definitely do this”.  J. Age 17

People Doing TRE

“Refresh” your TRE practice with a brief overview of  the simple Stress and Trauma Releasing Exercises.

Share the group energy as you are guided through your practice.

Learn additional techniques to enhance your TRE practice.

When:           May 1st 9 – 10:30am

Where:          Wellspring Holistic Health

430 W. Warner Road, Ste 104

(NE Corner Warner & Kyrene)

Tempe, AZ 85284

Cost:             $12.00

Clothing:        Loose and comfortable

Contact:        Susan Shifman, CTREP, CPT, RYT  at 480-861-7781 or susan@aturningpointfitness.com

If you are experiencing stress or tension, then TRE is for you! – Classes in Scottsdale – Wednesdays in May

TRE is a series of safe, simple and effective exercises that help to access the tremoring response of the autonomic nervous system.  This tremoring is the body’s natural method of reducing stress and tension in the body.

So, learn a method of self-healing that will truly leave you feeling more relaxed and in your body.

When:         Wednesday nights, 7:00pm

May 5, 12, 19 and 26th

Where:        The Logos Center

6401 E. Aster Dr.

Scottsdale, AZ

Cost:          $20 per Class

Clothing:     Loose and comfortable

Contact:     Cheryl Sanders  MC,  LPC,  SEP at 602-363-8352

October 16 & 17, 2010 Monterey, CALIFORNIA

Remove the effects of stress from the body Reduce tension and lower anxiety Bring a lasting sense of peace and calm Relieve chronic neck and shoulder pain, Address lower back pain and gastrointestinal problems, Learn a form of self-care to use for the rest of your life

One Day $135    Two Days $255

David Berceli, PhD, is an international expert in the areas of trauma intervention and conflict resolution He is the creator of a revolutionary and unique set of Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) that release the deep chronic tension created in the body during a traumatic experience. Please bring yoga mat/pillow and dress for comfort. This class can be used towards practitioner requirements, but you must register separately to qualify as a practitioner trainee.

Please pick number of days you will be attending

One Day $135.00 Two Days $255.00

For more information contact: Flanagan MacKenzie trewrkshp.slo09@gmail.com 805.784.0745
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TRE in China

TRE was chosen by a Chinese Government representative to be one of four modalities used in China to assist in the healing and recovery process of the millions of people affected by the earthquakes in Sichuan, Province.

TRE was chosen for its ability to provide tension and trauma recovery assistance to large populations without the guidance of professional therapists. The TRE training program is being designed to train professionals as well as non-professionals. The goal is to have trained teachers, parents, emergency relief personnel, and therapists to provide TRE to one million people by the end of 2008.

The counseling center that was directly involved in learning and eventually teaching TRE in China is the PsycheCN directed by Dr. Helena Guo. She is an insightful and dedicated Dr. of Psychology who is personally and professionally helping the earthquake survivors return to a life that can resolve some of the pain and hardship they have endured.

An Overview of TRE in China

Earthquake Zone in China

The following video is a short visual of the aftermath of the earthquake in Sichuan Province, China. Dr. David Berceli took the video while traveling in a car. It shows the dramatic effects of such a powerful earthquake and the disruption of lives that it has caused.

TRE Workshop in China

This video demonstrates how TRE is already being translated in Chinese and taught by the local leaders of the earthquake zone in Sichuan Province, China.

Dr. Helena Guo is teaching the theoretical background for the exercises which includes education on the effects of trauma in the brain and the body. One of the local teachers from the school in which we were working with is guiding the teachers of the area through the exercises. It is important that they have a personal experience first prior to teaching it to others.

This video demonstrates how TRE is already being translated in Chinese and taught by the local leaders of the earthquake zone in Sichuan Province, China. Dr. Helena Guo is teaching the theoretical background for the exercises which includes education on the effects of trauma in the brain and the body. One of the local teachers from the school in which we were working is guiding the teachers of the area through the exercises. It is important that they have a personal experience first prior to teaching it to others.