The ins and outs of TRE with Colleen
Colleen advised TRE should not be used to treat children as they are often still finding themselves and trying to make sense of the world.
In the hopes of further assisting victims of trauma, Edenvale psychologist Colleen Johnson is studying and learning the ins and outs of tension and trauma release exercise (TRE).
Created by Dr David Berceli, Colleen said TRE consists of several exercises that put the body in a state of stress and safety which allows the body to go into a tremor state.
She said through the exercises the body can realign itself and enter a natural tremor state which assists it in releasing stress held deep within the body.
Colleen is training under Haley RitzlMayr.
“What is nice about TRE is you don’t need any special degree to be trained in it, which makes it a lot more accessible and open to everyone.”
Colleen said as someone who is scientifically orientated, when she heard about the concept she was very interested in it.
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“I decided to pursue TRE not only to help myself but also to expand my skillset. TRE works wonderfully with talk therapy.”
Colleen said when there is a release of pain or stress it can often be a large physical release.
“I find in some instances trauma becomes so ingrained on a cellular level with that patient that although talking helps, but to help them physically is the only way to truly help them.”
She said TRE would be beneficial to people who are stressed, anxious, traumatised, in physical pain from an injury, were exposed to trauma, witnessed a tragedy, survived a natural disaster or suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Benefits include relaxation, calmness, less reactive, more energy, relief from inflammation, greater confidence, better sleep, greater focus, more cohesion and more intimacy.
Colleen said although she is still training she has assisted one person with TRE.
She said the feedback she received was positive from the person.
Colleen advised TRE should not be used to treat children as they are often still finding themselves and trying to make sense of the world.
“Because of how hands-on this therapeutic tool is trust is an important tool.
“You need to be able to trust the trainer and trust the space you are doing the exercises in, for it all to work.”
Colleen said because TRE is all about unlocking the body and opening up, the body may not react during the first session.
“Once you have been taught the exercises and are comfortable doing them alone, TRE is a great self-help tool.”
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