A wonderful conversation with Richmond all about TRE (Trauma Release Exercises), bringing understanding to some of the phenomenon we see or feel during a Bowen session.
Richmond a “Holistic Physiotherapist” and Bowen therapist is a very engaging conversationalist with a wealth of experience and thinking on combining his traditional Physiotherapy training with a trauma-informed model of health & wellbeing. Richmond has 30 years experience in a diverse range of fields from acute mental health & suicide prevention through to trauma recovery & elite performance.
“No matter who we are or what we do, we all want to feel more relaxed, with a calmer mind, freedom in our body, happier in our relationships & at peace with our place & our purpose in the world. For others, deeper relaxation is about recovering & performing better – at work, at sports, in creative pursuits or simply being able to love & support our family & friends more fully & freely. Overlooked by western science until now, our human body possesses an innate natural shaking reflex that releases stress & tension below the level of our conscious awareness.
We’ve all seen or experienced it – our hands shaking while public speaking or trembling after a car accident or a shock. Vibrating with excitement or even simple shaking during yoga or pilates or when maxing out at the gym. This natural reflex is not a ‘symptom’ of stress, shock, anxiety, fear, weakness or loss of control, but one of the primary ways our nervous system calms itself down & relaxes us. It’s a natural response you can learn to use in a safe & controlled way in the safety & comfort of your own home, simply lying on the floor or even in bed to help you sleep better.” TRE Australia
Australian TRE Website – www.treaustralia.com
Global TRE Website – www.traumaprevention.com
Online Self-Guided TRE Course – www.trecourse.com
Further Reading Suggestions:
- The Body has a mind of its own – How body maps in your brain help you do (almost) everything better – Blakeslee & Blakeslee – as discussed in the interview – about embodiment, mind-body connection & our body map & schema
- The Body Bears the Burden by Robert Scaer – the role of trauma in the body and physical health conditions – this was the book that changed Richmond’s paradigm and understanding of the role of trauma in the body
- Shaking Medicine by Bradford Keeney – great big picture read about the use of shaking and tremors across different cultures
- The Revolutionary Trauma Release Process by TRE Founder Dr David Berceli – best overview of TRE and its history including a bigger picture about trauma & the more spiritual dimensions of trauma recovery & growth