David Berceli
David Berceli, Ph.D., is an international expert in trauma intervention and conflict resolution and the creator of Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE).
What is TRE?
A series of exercises to release stress, tension, and trauma.
Developed by Dr. David Berceli, PhD
TRE® safely activates the body’s natural reflex of shaking or vibrating, which helps calm the nervous system and release muscular tension. When this process occurs in a safe and controlled environment, the body naturally returns to a balanced state.
Notable Features of TRE
- Self-help technique to access the body’s natural healing mechanism.
- It can be done with large populations.
- It does not always require the guidance of a clinical therapist.
- It is the body’s spontaneous movement of release, relaxation and restoration.
TRE® Partners
Making TRE feel familiar, Not Foreign!
Shaka Foundation
Neurogenic Integration
Red Beard Somatic Therapy
TRE Arabia
TRE For Africa
TRE Spain
TRE In China
The Integrated Human
Living With The Spirit
Fyr Tribe
EvenPulse
Dynamic Superpower
Yoga Calm
Svava Brooks
Maintaining unity while allowing for diversity
Making TRE feel familiar, Not Foreign!
Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) training programs should be thoughtfully adapted to fit the cultural, economic, and social context of each country or region.
Cultural Sensitivity and Relevance includes:
- Language & Communication Style
- Body Perception
- Authority & Hierarchy
- Community Orientation
Books By Dr. Berceli
About Dr. Berceli
David Berceli, Ph.D., is an international expert in trauma intervention and conflict resolution and the creator of Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE). As the founder and CEO of Trauma Recovery Services, Dr. Berceli has spent over two decades living and working in nine countries, providing trauma relief workshops and designing recovery programs for global organizations. His extensive experience includes work in Israel/Palestine, Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Yemen, Egypt, and Lebanon, and he is fluent in both English and Arabic.
Dr. Berceli’s unique approach combines academic and hands-on expertise in psychotherapy and therapeutic bodywork with a deep understanding of religious and cultural dynamics. This rare blend allows him to develop effective processes that help individuals heal from personal trauma while fostering reconciliation and understanding among diverse groups worldwide.