For Everyone Struggling with Life's Difficulties! Over 5 Million People in 70 Countries Have Practiced This Self-Help Trauma Release Exercise: 'TRE: Trembling to Heal Zero Lessons' Released on April 3rd.
This article introduces "TRE: Trembling to Heal Zero Lessons," a self-help trauma release exercise practiced by over 5 million people in 70 countries. It explains that trembling is a natural, primitive response in animals to release stress and trauma, but humans often suppress it. The book, based on David Berceli's work, offers seven exercises to help individuals overcome trauma, PTSD, and various physical and mental ailments by reconnecting the body and mind through natural vibrations.
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This book is a re-composition based on David Berceli's "Trauma Releasing Exercises: A Revolutionary New Method for Stress and Trauma Recovery" (first edition 2005).
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"Trembling" is one of the primitive reactions animals are equipped with to survive.
A gazelle that was almost attacked by a lion cannot stop trembling even after its safety is confirmed. However, after a while, the trembling subsides, and it begins to drink water energetically with its companions as if nothing had happened.
Have you ever seen your cat or dog trembling from a loud noise like fireworks? For animals, "trembling" is one of their primitive reactions. "Trembling" is a natural function to relieve excessive tension and expel excess chemical substances (hormones) produced when a shocking event occurs.
However, in the process of evolution, humans have developed a negative perception of "trembling." Because we unconsciously suppress it when it's needed, many people end up holding onto trauma and stress instead of releasing it.
Overcome painful pasts and difficult present circumstances!
Dr. Berceli, the author, also suffered from PTSD symptoms due to trauma during his continuous support work in war zones and disaster-stricken areas. This experience led to the elucidation of the mechanism of trauma and the development of trauma release exercises.
Most people don't think that traumatic experiences will befall them as long as they live a good life. However, trauma does not choose its victims. Natural disasters, wars, accidents, illnesses, domestic violence, moral harassment... trauma can potentially visit anyone. The TRE introduced in this book is an exercise that awakens the neural circuits deep in the abdomen and approaches the brain. By "trembling," you can feel your innate "instinct for recovery" and re-establish trust between your disconnected body and mind.
Key points are that it doesn't question the reasons or causes of trauma or stress, and it can be done safely by oneself.
A society that correctly understands and accepts trauma, PTS, and PTSD is needed.
Changes in hormones in the body cause an individual's personality to swing from one extreme to another. This means that a person with trauma, even if sociable in the morning, can become depressed and isolated by noon.
Trauma occurs when one experiences a strong physical and mental shock. Also, PTS (Post Traumatic Stress) refers to the symptoms, reactions, and behaviors caused by trauma, which this book also calls "trauma reactions." "PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)," which has become widely recognized in Japan, is a medical diagnosis made by a doctor. In recent years, a new diagnosis, C-PTSD (Complex PTSD), has been established for trauma symptoms that cannot be fully captured by the PTSD criteria.
People with trauma are often said to react excessively to negative words and experiences, while in a depressed state, their reactions to positive words and experiences become dull. While some may develop strong attachments or obsessions with people, or become excessively sociable, others may withdraw from relationships and become socially isolated when depressed.
We live in a society where anyone can fall into such a state at any time. This book also provides content that can help in understanding and supporting people with trauma, PTS, and PTSD.
This is not a special exercise for special people.
By performing each simple exercise, a load is applied to the psoas muscle deep in the abdomen. Then, a tremor occurs from inside the body, connecting the body and brain circuits. As you continue, you will feel changes within yourself.
TRE exercises are effective for people with severe emotional wounds like trauma and PTSD, which are difficult to discuss with others, as well as for various problems such as lifestyle diseases, mental health issues, feelings of difficulty living, post-illness/post-surgery care, lower back pain, constipation, cold sensitivity, swelling, and menopausal symptoms. It can also be used for daily health management.
It relaxes nerves strained by stress and makes tomorrow easier. It is also recommended as a small habit to do before sleeping.
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Preface: Humanity has overcome trauma and grown 14
Benefits of Trauma Releasing Exercises 24
Chapter 1: The True Nature of Trauma and Trauma Reactions (=PTS)
Trauma, Trauma Reactions (=PTS) 26
"Vicarious Trauma" and "Compassion Fatigue" that occur without direct experience 33
Increase in Adrenaline and Decrease in Serotonin 38
Opioids that create slow motion 40
Fluctuating Trauma Reactions 43
In emergencies, intuition = the abdominal brain should be prioritized 46
Trauma and the Psoas Muscle 50
Trauma confuses the brain 54
Trauma-induced bias is an instinctive defense reaction 60
Trauma does not choose its victims 66
Let's think!
Selective enemy imaging 64
Why does society not want to acknowledge trauma? 68
Chapter 2: How to Overcome Trauma and PTS
Why can't I control myself? 72
What it means to "let go" 75
Integrating trauma into one's life history 82
Reintegrating life 87
An approach to the "body" to heal suicidal ideation 90
Childhood trauma takes time 96
Column
1 Establishment of C-PTSD (Complex PTSD) 102
2 What companies should know about the suffering of trauma survivors 106
Chapter 3: Let's Do It! 7 Exercises
Before starting the 7 exercises 108
Judgment points for safety or stopping 110
Exercise #1 112
Exercise #2 114
Exercise #3 118
Exercise #4 125
Exercise #5 130
Exercise #6 134
Exercise #7 137
How to stop the vibration 142
Returning to "here and now" 144
TRE Q&A 146
Let's think!
Resolving international conflicts and trauma: "Why can't we achieve peace?" 154
TRE Disclaimer 158
Chapter 4: Participant Reports
1 TRE saved me when I thought about quitting being a doctor 160
2 The effectiveness of TRE proven by test results 164
3 Reborn with inherent power gained through self-care 168
4 From a dark gray world to a bright white world 172
5 My daughter told me, "You're okay now." 175
6 Everyone has the power to recover 178
7 I finally met "the real me" 182
Conclusion 185
Research, publications, and academic papers on TRE® 190
References for this book 191
Author Profile
David Berceli, Ph.D.
An international therapist in the field of trauma and stress relief. Through many years of experience in disaster-stricken and war-torn areas, he developed TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) as a method to treat trauma and PTSD accumulated in the body. He has provided physical approach support activities to over 5 million people in 70 countries worldwide, including war-affected areas in Africa and the Middle East. He holds master's degrees in Social Work (Ph.D.), Clinical Social Work, Theology, and Middle Eastern Studies. In 2011, he was nominated for the Templeton Prize (an international award recognizing contributions in religion and spirituality).
Sae Kani (Representative of TFA JAPAN, TRE® Certified Trainer)
Moved to the UK at age 18 and obtained a Bachelor's & Master's degree in International Development Studies from SOAS, University of London. Specialized in disaster prevention education in developing countries and worked in disaster-stricken areas across Asia for 13 years. Stayed in Indonesia for 6 years. Returned to Japan after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 and supported reconstruction efforts in Tohoku. Encountered TRE® in 2012 and obtained provider qualification in 2013. Appointed representative of TRE for ALL Japan (TFA Japan) in 2016. As an international certified TRE trainer for Japan and Asia, she currently conducts courses in 5 countries. She works around the world for 8 months a year.
Book Information
"TRE: Trembling to Heal Zero Lessons"
Authors: David Berceli, Sae Kani
Price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen + tax)
Format: A5 size, 192 pages
ISBN 978-4-528-02509-7 C0011
Release Date: April 3, 2026
Published by: Nitto Shoin Honsha
▼Purchase here
[Amazon]
https://amzn.asia/d/0eTR7g60
[Rakuten Books]
https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18508213/
▼Purchase here
[Amazon]
https://amzn.asia/d/0eTR7g60
[Rakuten Books]
https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18508213/
"Trembling" is one of the primitive reactions animals are equipped with to survive.
A gazelle that was almost attacked by a lion cannot stop trembling even after its safety is confirmed. However, after a while, the trembling subsides, and it begins to drink water energetically with its companions as if nothing had happened.
Have you ever seen your cat or dog trembling from a loud noise like fireworks? For animals, "trembling" is one of their primitive reactions. "Trembling" is a natural function to relieve excessive tension and expel excess chemical substances (hormones) produced when a shocking event occurs.
However, in the process of evolution, humans have developed a negative perception of "trembling." Because we unconsciously suppress it when it's needed, many people end up holding onto trauma and stress instead of releasing it.
Overcome painful pasts and difficult present circumstances!
Dr. Berceli, the author, also suffered from PTSD symptoms due to trauma during his continuous support work in war zones and disaster-stricken areas. This experience led to the elucidation of the mechanism of trauma and the development of trauma release exercises.
Most people don't think that traumatic experiences will befall them as long as they live a good life. However, trauma does not choose its victims. Natural disasters, wars, accidents, illnesses, domestic violence, moral harassment... trauma can potentially visit anyone. The TRE introduced in this book is an exercise that awakens the neural circuits deep in the abdomen and approaches the brain. By "trembling," you can feel your innate "instinct for recovery" and re-establish trust between your disconnected body and mind.
Key points are that it doesn't question the reasons or causes of trauma or stress, and it can be done safely by oneself.
A society that correctly understands and accepts trauma, PTS, and PTSD is needed.
Changes in hormones in the body cause an individual's personality to swing from one extreme to another. This means that a person with trauma, even if sociable in the morning, can become depressed and isolated by noon.
Trauma occurs when one experiences a strong physical and mental shock. Also, PTS (Post Traumatic Stress) refers to the symptoms, reactions, and behaviors caused by trauma, which this book also calls "trauma reactions." "PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)," which has become widely recognized in Japan, is a medical diagnosis made by a doctor. In recent years, a new diagnosis, C-PTSD (Complex PTSD), has been established for trauma symptoms that cannot be fully captured by the PTSD criteria.
People with trauma are often said to react excessively to negative words and experiences, while in a depressed state, their reactions to positive words and experiences become dull. While some may develop strong attachments or obsessions with people, or become excessively sociable, others may withdraw from relationships and become socially isolated when depressed.
We live in a society where anyone can fall into such a state at any time. This book also provides content that can help in understanding and supporting people with trauma, PTS, and PTSD.
This is not a special exercise for special people.
By performing each simple exercise, a load is applied to the psoas muscle deep in the abdomen. Then, a tremor occurs from inside the body, connecting the body and brain circuits. As you continue, you will feel changes within yourself.
TRE exercises are effective for people with severe emotional wounds like trauma and PTSD, which are difficult to discuss with others, as well as for various problems such as lifestyle diseases, mental health issues, feelings of difficulty living, post-illness/post-surgery care, lower back pain, constipation, cold sensitivity, swelling, and menopausal symptoms. It can also be used for daily health management.
It relaxes nerves strained by stress and makes tomorrow easier. It is also recommended as a small habit to do before sleeping.
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Preface: Humanity has overcome trauma and grown 14
Benefits of Trauma Releasing Exercises 24
Chapter 1: The True Nature of Trauma and Trauma Reactions (=PTS)
Trauma, Trauma Reactions (=PTS) 26
"Vicarious Trauma" and "Compassion Fatigue" that occur without direct experience 33
Increase in Adrenaline and Decrease in Serotonin 38
Opioids that create slow motion 40
Fluctuating Trauma Reactions 43
In emergencies, intuition = the abdominal brain should be prioritized 46
Trauma and the Psoas Muscle 50
Trauma confuses the brain 54
Trauma-induced bias is an instinctive defense reaction 60
Trauma does not choose its victims 66
Let's think!
Selective enemy imaging 64
Why does society not want to acknowledge trauma? 68
Chapter 2: How to Overcome Trauma and PTS
Why can't I control myself? 72
What it means to "let go" 75
Integrating trauma into one's life history 82
Reintegrating life 87
An approach to the "body" to heal suicidal ideation 90
Childhood trauma takes time 96
Column
1 Establishment of C-PTSD (Complex PTSD) 102
2 What companies should know about the suffering of trauma survivors 106
Chapter 3: Let's Do It! 7 Exercises
Before starting the 7 exercises 108
Judgment points for safety or stopping 110
Exercise #1 112
Exercise #2 114
Exercise #3 118
Exercise #4 125
Exercise #5 130
Exercise #6 134
Exercise #7 137
How to stop the vibration 142
Returning to "here and now" 144
TRE Q&A 146
Let's think!
Resolving international conflicts and trauma: "Why can't we achieve peace?" 154
TRE Disclaimer 158
Chapter 4: Participant Reports
1 TRE saved me when I thought about quitting being a doctor 160
2 The effectiveness of TRE proven by test results 164
3 Reborn with inherent power gained through self-care 168
4 From a dark gray world to a bright white world 172
5 My daughter told me, "You're okay now." 175
6 Everyone has the power to recover 178
7 I finally met "the real me" 182
Conclusion 185
Research, publications, and academic papers on TRE® 190
References for this book 191
Author Profile
David Berceli, Ph.D.
An international therapist in the field of trauma and stress relief. Through many years of experience in disaster-stricken and war-torn areas, he developed TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) as a method to treat trauma and PTSD accumulated in the body. He has provided physical approach support activities to over 5 million people in 70 countries worldwide, including war-affected areas in Africa and the Middle East. He holds master's degrees in Social Work (Ph.D.), Clinical Social Work, Theology, and Middle Eastern Studies. In 2011, he was nominated for the Templeton Prize (an international award recognizing contributions in religion and spirituality).
Sae Kani (Representative of TFA JAPAN, TRE® Certified Trainer)
Moved to the UK at age 18 and obtained a Bachelor's & Master's degree in International Development Studies from SOAS, University of London. Specialized in disaster prevention education in developing countries and worked in disaster-stricken areas across Asia for 13 years. Stayed in Indonesia for 6 years. Returned to Japan after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 and supported reconstruction efforts in Tohoku. Encountered TRE® in 2012 and obtained provider qualification in 2013. Appointed representative of TRE for ALL Japan (TFA Japan) in 2016. As an international certified TRE trainer for Japan and Asia, she currently conducts courses in 5 countries. She works around the world for 8 months a year.
Book Information
"TRE: Trembling to Heal Zero Lessons"
Authors: David Berceli, Sae Kani
Price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen + tax)
Format: A5 size, 192 pages
ISBN 978-4-528-02509-7 C0011
Release Date: April 3, 2026
Published by: Nitto Shoin Honsha
▼Purchase here
[Amazon]
https://amzn.asia/d/0eTR7g60
[Rakuten Books]
https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18508213/