Quantum
HEALTH
Issue 13 September/October 2011
running, kicking, jumping, etc. It is also sensitive to our emotional state. Traumatic events, such as a car accident or a serious physical injury or the unexpected loss of a loved one, are experiences that can over-stimulate the mind-body and change our ability to function properly or to relax our muscle tissue. In the long run, this can lead to the development of chronic back pain, tightness in the neck and shoulders, breathing problems. I believe that anyone suffering from physical or emotional problems can benefi t from TRE. It is also indicated for all those high-pressure professions like professional athletes, emergency personnel, soldiers and war veterans. TRE is particularly effective for anyone suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, low back pain, and post- traumatic stress.
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How does this technique differ from other types of body work or
psychotherapy?
RCI: It differs from most other therapies by at least three fundamental features. First of all, it is a method readily accessible to anyone without the need of any tools or machines. You just need your own body, and the exercises themselves can be modifi ed to fi t any body-type or physical limitation. The second advantage is that it can be applied with minimal supervision to large groups of people at once. Finally, it targets a fundamental and natural aspect of our neurophysiology that is otherwise diffi cult to address by external bodily interventions or by psychotherapeutic approaches.
On your website you show a video of a polar bear going into spontaneous muscle tremor after a trauma. Why have people lost or suppressed this natural reaction?
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RCI: They have not lost this natural mechanism but it lies dormant. On an individual basis, there are many factors that since childhood may have contributed to shaping the way we cope with stress and also our ability to fully express basic emotions such as fear, joy, etc. Body and mind are functionally identical, and repressed emotions affect the body and mind by creating chronic
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muscular tension and diminishing energy. There are obviously also cultural factors involved. Nevertheless, anecdotal reports of spontaneous shaking after physically or psychologically challenging events are very common still today.
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Does this therapy complement other bodywork modalities or spiritual practices?
RCI: Yes, it will complement all other bodywork modalities and all types of sports and yoga practices. Quoting David: ‘In order to be spiritual you fi rst have to be fully human!’ Re-connecting to one’s own bodily sensation and uncovering suppressed feelings can be an awakening and enlightening journey for many people who are on a spiritual path.
Are you aware of any research being undertaken in this area that our readers would be interested in?
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RCI: There is only a limited amount of scientifi c research on neurogenic tremors and most of it deals with wild animals. One pilot study about the effi cacy of TRE was performed on sixty students at the University of Arizona; it showed that this type of bodywork can have measurable psychological effects since it reduced signifi cantly the levels of anxiety in the participants as quickly as after two weeks’ practice. More research studies are currently underway at various sites worldwide.
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What is the best way to learn TRE?
RCI: The best way to learn this is to immerse yourself in one of the intensive weekend workshops. Seminars are taught internationally and all further information and reading material can be found on the offi cial TRE site, www.
traumaprevention.com. This method can also be learned effectively from Dr. Berceli’s book or DVD, or in a personal session with one of the certifi ed trainers. I encourage everyone to give it a try!
If you would like to contact Dr. Riccardo Cassiani-Ingoni, you may email him at
info@bbss.it.
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