A New Way of Being TRE: The Practice That’s Helped Me Calm My Nervous System
Aug 12, 2025
David Berceli, an international expert in trauma intervention, introduces his innovative method, Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE), aimed at helping individuals reconnect with their natural healing mechanisms. He discusses the importance of embracing our body's instinctual tremors, often seen as weaknesses, as vital for stress release. Berceli shares insights from his experiences in war zones, critiques societal norms that suppress emotional expression, and emphasizes the transformative power of stillness for mental health. This enlightening conversation redefines our understanding of trauma and resilience.
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Support Tremoring, Don’t Suppress It
- Encourage someone who is trembling rather than stopping them; stay with them until it finishes.
- Tell them tremoring is beneficial because it discharges stress and restores calm.
TRE Was Built For Large-Scale Use
- David designed TRE to be simple and scalable after working with war and disaster-affected communities.
- He needed a method that mothers with limited education could teach and use across villages.
TRE Lowers A Raised Stress Baseline
- Adrenaline spikes for immediate response while cortisol sustains hyperarousal; both affect many body systems.
- TRE gradually burns off elevated chemicals to lower a raised baseline of arousal.
