Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises

A body-led way to explore release.

TRE® uses a sequence of accessible movements to invite the body’s natural tremor response. A guided session helps you notice your limits and choose your pace.

Image from Avalon Grove's TRE® page

Origins

Developed by Dr David Berceli

TRE® was developed by Dr David Berceli, a social worker and trauma specialist. Its movement sequence is intended to make a natural tremor response accessible in a structured setting.

Avalon Grove’s focus is education, choice, and careful pacing. People report different experiences; no particular outcome is promised.

Dr David Berceli

Ways to take part

Individual and small group

01 / Individual

One-to-one TRE®

Available online and in person. The first meeting includes more time for background and an introduction.

02 / Small group

Group TRE®

Online and in-person group sessions are available, with up to four people and monthly scheduling.

The practice

What happens in a guided session

We begin with orientation, your background, and ways to pause or settle. A sequence of seven simple exercises may then be adapted for your body and circumstances. Tremoring can emerge, but it is never something to force.

You remain aware and able to stop at any point. Talking about past events is optional; this is a body-focused practice, not psychotherapy or medical treatment.

With guidance, some people later use the exercises as a self-practice. Suitability and pacing are discussed individually.

Read the practical FAQs
Illustrative TRE® movement image

TRE® video resources

See TRE® in practice

Curious, but uncertain?

A first enquiry is enough. We can talk about whether the format and timing suit you.

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