Embodied Healing: Somatics & TRE Trauma Therapy with Dr David Berceli
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Healing Trauma Through the Body | TRE & Somatics with Dr. David Berceli
an the body release trauma without words? In this powerful conversation, trauma intervention expert Dr. David Berceli shares how Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) activate the body’s innate healing intelligence to resolve stress and emotional tension.
With over 25 years of international experience, Dr. Berceli explains the biological mechanics of TRE—how our bodies hold trauma in muscular patterns, and how neurogenic tremors can safely discharge that tension, regulate the nervous system, and restore energetic flow.
We explore how TRE complements other somatic and trauma modalities such as Somatic Experiencing and Polyvagal Theory, and why it is especially effective in war zones or post-conflict areas where verbal processing may not be accessible or safe. David also offers insight into how these shaking mechanisms echo spontaneous kriya or kundalini movements seen in spiritual traditions.
Highlights include:
- How the body stores trauma—and how it naturally releases it
- TRE’s role in nervous system regulation and energy flow
- The difference between narrative and non-narrative healing
- The relationship between tremoring, kriyas, and spiritual activation
- How modern sedentary life suppresses natural trauma discharge
- Dr. Berceli’s global humanitarian work and trauma relief initiatives
About the Guest:
Dr. David Berceli is the creator of TRE and founder of Trauma Prevention, with extensive fieldwork across the Middle East, Africa, and global humanitarian sectors. His work bridges psychotherapy, body-based healing, and social reconciliation.
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Also available: our Spotlight episode with Dr. Berceli featuring a guided TRE practice.
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