TRE in Get The Gloss – 21st Oct 2018 Does your body automatically clench when you’re under stress and you just can’t seem to let things go? Put down the pinot and shake it off. It could even trauma-proof your life. For the full article click here But what I’m...
Exploring the limits of TRE and trauma therapy TRE is simple and powerful. For some people not talking, just shaking, coming into their body and working on their own is a life changing. These limits can also be hard for some people; they may benefit from finding a...
The very nature of trauma is that it is overwhelming - it’s more than the organism can cope with. Trauma shatters our worldview and rules of fairness and justice no longer seem to apply. Trauma often leads to a spiritual crisis and a profound re-evaluation of meaning....
In our modern day world, you don’t have to look too far to find a source of stress. A noisy neighbour, a traffic jam or an argument with your partner can take you down the same fear pathway as being chased by a tiger. It’s no wonder many of us feel chronically tense....
Here is great article on the history of research into emotion by Lisa Feldman-Barrett: ‘Construction theories of emotion are an ambassador for an entirely different view of human nature. Your mind cannot be a battleground between animalistic emotions and rational...
Memory is a complex perception How does memory work? Why does it get confused in trauma? When trying to recover from overwhelming experiences it can be helpful to understand how memory works, particularly how memories are related to feelings in the body. There are...
Orient Move Ground for self regulation when feeling activated OMG is a mneumonic to help remember responses to contain feelings of activation. OMG works as a set of principles for therapists and individuals. Probably best to avoid going 'Oh My God', try Orient, Move...
Body Maps and Interoception Click below for an interview I did with the wonderful Brooke Thomas. Brooke runs the Liberated Body website: 'Liberated Body is 100% in service of helping people to reduce or eliminate pain, normalize range of motion, and embrace their...
The groups have proved very popular over the last couple of years. I am pleased to announce that there will now be approximately two groups a month. Cheda Mikic, Level II TRE Trainer, will be running the extra groups. I know Cheda well as a craniosacral therapy...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bALbQLF2ZW4&feature=em-uploademail Lovely video of TRE in a traditional cultural setting, I think in Brazil, but not sure. There is a nice description in the commentary of integrating a spiritual journey into the TRE process.