Francois Smit TRE Provider and Psychologist

31/07/2023

https://youtu.be/6f8VCpzy_fo

Watch this exclusive video episode of BackTalkDoc as host and physiatrist, Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia unpacks releasaing pain and trauma with David Berceli, PhD. Davi...

20/03/2022

The last day of a very successful TRE weekend in Germany. It was yet again heart warming to see how people's bodies guided them through the healing process. I also received good feedback on how TRE helped them with some physical trauma and to release stiff locked muscles.

20/10/2021

During a horse riders’ clinic in Germany, I introduced TRE to a group of horse riders. One may ask why TRE and horse riding? Well many horse riders had a fall. Some more severe injuries than others. Our bodies keep score of trauma. Whether it is physical trauma or emotional trauma. Whenever we had some kind of trauma, we then have triggers that pull us back to the memory of the trauma. When one is riding a horse, a smell, movement or a certain environment may trigger the nervous system of the body to react in a certain way. This can influence our connection with our body and then in turn can have an effect on the horse. The positive effect of TRE on the nervous system was yet again proved to me during the weekend. I will summarise some of the feedback that I have received:

• Deep relaxation during and after the session
• First night after the group session many reported back that
they slept better.
• Some of them felt the day after the session a relieve of their
chronic pain
• Feeling more balanced on the left and right side of the body
• Big improvement on hip movement

As with many things in life we all have a different experiences. With trauma, anxiety and personal development we all follow our own path. TRE is definitely an added skill that can support you in the safety of your own home.

Thank you Desiree for the beautiful photo.

12/05/2021

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09/05/2021

I am so excited about my new venture here in Portugal! I have joined hands with two international psychologist and I am available on a new online psychology website here in Portugal. May this be the beginning of new start here in Europe.

Ouvir, Sentir e Criar

18/04/2021

These illustrations emphasise the importance of a safe environment for children. In our daily lives we need to be aware of our own state. Are we continuously anxious and worried? Children are very sensitive and may experience stressful environments as unsafe. TRE can provide a tool for you and your family to manage anxiety and stress.

Amazing words from Parenting Works
Why am I so passionate about moving beyond rewards and consequences?
Because our experience of relational safety is the number one factor for:
👩‍🏫 Learning
🦚 Self-esteem
🤸‍♀️ Flexibility
🙆 Identity
🥰 Connection
👂 Empathy
🦦 Playfulness
☮ Regulation
And attempts to coerce or mold reactions deny the fact that behavior is communication, shifting the focus from the needs and feelings to the signal for help. What's the saying, "Don't punish the messenger"? Undesired behavior is the messenger and creating emotional security for the expression of that news is the *only* way to sustainably address the underlying causes.
Share a success story about when you were able to build that safety in your family.

28/03/2021

I am posting this video again for those who have not looked at it yet. Another session with David Berceli to show how tremors can move through the body. With the support of a facilitator the client is guided through interventions to move the tremors and in turn releasing trauma and anxiety that were stuck for many years. It is such a pleasure to witness the client's enthusiasm after the session. This is a beautiful testimony of the positive impact that TRE can have.

Colleen (TRE Provider) helps Keagan move tremors from his legs, up his body to release chronic tension patterns.

24/02/2021

A beautiful and informative animated video that explains the autonomic nervous system(ANS). TRE is one of the therapies that provide you with a skill to retrain the ANS. I provide online TRE sessions in the safety of your own home.

The Trauma Foundation’s mission is to support the healing of unresolved trauma for individuals, families, and communities. There is an epidemic of personal a...