Episode 30 тАУ How TRE Helps with Addiction, Anxiety, and Trauma [Podcast]
Nuggets from this episode of the podcast
- TRE is concerned with the physiological mechanisms underpinning stress and trauma.
- TRE is a series of 7 simple exercises that fatigue our muscles and promote tremors so the body can release stress and tension.
- Clients can feel more relaxed, find it easier to sleep, and generally feel less anxious following a TRE session.
- TRE is a gradual process that is best practiced initially under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.
- Clients who are new to TRE need to avoid a тАШmore is betterтАЩ attitude as this can lead to a situation of too much too soon.
Hope Mindful Compassion Show тАУ Episode 30 -How TRE Helps with Addiction, Anxiety, and Trauma
A conversation between┬аSamina Khan┬аand┬а┬аPaul Garrigan
Samina is our resident Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) expert. In this episode of the podcast, she discusses topics including:

NOTE: Currently no TRE trainer at Hope тАШsorryтАЩ
- What does TRE stand for?
- What is the purpose of the trauma release exercises?
- How does TRE work?
- How is TRE relevant to clients coming to rehab?
- Are the tension release exercises suitable for everyone?
- Are there any risks with TRE?
- How do clients usually feel after a TRE session?
- How many sessions do clients need?
- How do clients know if TRE is working?
- What is the final goal of TRE?
- Is it possible to do TRE as a solo practice?
- Can you recommend any TRE resources?
Resources:┬аSamina recommends you visit┬аDavid BerciliтАЩs website┬аwhere you will find a ton of information and resources.
You can also check out our┬аTRE page
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