TRE® is a somatic body based practice for people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma or PTSD. Stress and trauma are universal experiences that impact everyone on multiple levels. In these past few years, we have been especially inundated and exposed to increased levels of stress and trauma while also being more isolated and with limited access to resources. And as therapists, we have added stress and vicarious trauma as we bear witness to those healing the deepest of wounds.   TRE® is a series of exercises that assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and trauma by safely activating the natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When the muscular shaking or vibrating mechanism is activated in a safe and controlled environment, the body is encouraged to return to a state of balance.

Some of the benefits that you may experience by practicing TRE® are:

– decreased anxiety
– release of chronic tension
– improved sleep, mood & digestion
– decreased aches and pains
– improved flexibility
– decreased symptoms of sciatica, fibromyalgia and other chronic conditions

In this experiential workshop you will be given a brief overview of TRE®, taught the TRE® exercises, and brought through a tremor session with a group.  There will be time at the end to come back together as a group to share your experiences and ask questions.  After this workshop you will be able to continue with TRE® on your own or you may inquire about individual TRE® sessions.

TRE® is suitable for people of all ages and levels of fitness as the exercises can be modified to accommodate anybody’s needs.

*Due to the physical nature of the course and lack of studies regarding TRE and pregnancy, women who are pregnant are unable to participate.*

*For this workshop, it will be asked that videos remain on in order to teach exercises and check on participants effectively.*

Items needed: 

– Yoga mat or something comfortable and supportive to lay on
– Comfortable Clothes/clothing you work workout or do yoga in- NO BELTS or anything tight restrictive to your breathing
– Drinking Water

Objectives

1. Participants will be introduced to the Tension/Trauma Releasing Exercise (TRE) process

2. Participants will have a brief introduction to the psoas muscle and its role in stress and trauma

3. Participants will have a brief introduction to the role of tremors in the body

4. Participants will be able to complete the Trauma Release Exercises and be brought through a tremor session

Student and sliding scale discounts available. Please inquire at chicagominds@gmail.com

About the Speaker

Jennifer L. Rolnick, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and co-owner of Watch Hill Therapy, a trauma specialty practice in downtown Chicago. Jennifer’s passion and specialty is working with child and adult survivors of trauma, abuse, and neglect. When traumas occur within the context of a relationship, those traumas need to be healed within a safe and trusting relationship. Jennifer values the power of connection and community to help heal even the deepest of wounds. It’s through compassion, companionship, and attunement that Jennifer hopes to help others feel empowered and give voice to stories and experiences that have been pervasively silenced. Her goal is to be a source of safety and connection for her clients so they can heal trauma in mind and body.

Jennifer also provides professional consultation, mentorship and training for therapists and organizations wanting to deepen their skills and expertise in providing excellent care for trauma survivors. She intuitively guides both clients and therapists along the journey of healing from trauma.

Workshop participants who opt to receive CE certification, please select the CEU option. This workshop fulfills requirement for 2 CE credits. CE sponsorship is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), credits are applicable to LCSW and transferrable to LCPC in Illinois. If you have a different licensure or are licensed outside of Illinois, please check with your licensure body before purchasing. 

Please note that we require your live attendance in order to issue CE certificates. If you are unable to attend live, please let us know at least 24 hours before the event.