TRE® WEBINAR – Interview with Dr Stephen Porges about the Polyvagal Theory and TRE®

At the Kinsey Institute at Bloomington, Indiana University, Dr. Stephen Porges is a distinguished university scientist. The Polyvagal Theory was developed by Dr. Porges. The creator of TRE®, Dr. David Berceli, talks with Dr. Porges about the Polyvagal Theory and how it relates to TRE® and the tremor mechanism.

Extra videos and articles will help you understand the autonomic nervous system from the perspective of the Polyvagal Theory, if you are not familiar with it. The parasympathetic nervous system is divided into two parts according to the Polyvagal Theory.

In contrast to the stress responses of the sympathetic nervous system, which are related to mobilization and the fight and flight response, the stress responses of the older and more primitive dorsal vagal system elicits immobilization behaviors and the freeze and faint response.

There is a four part interview with Dr. Porges and a bonus recording with Dr. Berceli. There are several interesting articles about Dr. Porges, as well as extra videos that help deepen the understanding of the Polyvagal Theory.

This is the fourth part of an interview. The first part of the question, What is the Tremor Mechanism and why does it happen? What happens to the brain and the body when doing TRE®? Part 3 shows how trauma can separate us from life and how TRE can help rebuild trust. Part 4 talks about the importance of social engagement when teaching TRE®.

There is a bonus video. Dr David Berceli is on TRE® and the Polyvagal Theory. Dr David Berceli interviewed Dr Robert Scaer on TRE® and Trauma.

There are extra articles. There is an article in psychology today. Stephen Porges wrote The Polyvagal Perspective. Dr Stephen Porges wrote about social engagement and attachment.

Extra videos are available. Dr Stephen Porges gave a lecture. The Triune Nervous System is a movie.

If you are unfamiliar with TRE®, we recommend you to either seek out a TRE® provider near you or learn TRE® through our introductory TRE® Webinar.

Your Instructor

Dr David Berceli

David Berceli is an expert in trauma intervention and conflict resolution. He created Tension & Trauma Releasing exercises. A traumatic experience or chronic stress can cause deep tension in the body. He is the founder and CEO of Trauma Recovery Services.

Dave has lived and worked in nine countries providing trauma relief workshops and designing recovery programs for international organizations. He has lived and worked in Israel/Palestine, Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Yemen, Egypt, and Lebanon. He speaks English and Arabic.

David has a solid academic background in the field of therapeutic body-work. He understands the dynamics of religion and ethnic customs. This combination has allowed him to develop unique and specific processes that enable people from all parts of the world to manage and move beyond personal trauma as well as bring healing and reconciliation between diverse groups.

Course Curriculum

• PART 3: How Trauma Separates Us From Life and How TRE® Can Assist in Reconnecting and Building Trust (6:30 min) (6:22)

• PART 4: The Importance of “Social Engagement” when Teaching TRE® (3:30 min) (3:27)

• BONUS VIDEO: Dr David Berceli on TRE® and the Polyvagal Theory (10:30 min) (10:34)

• BONUS VIDEO: Dr Berceli interviews Dr Scaer on TRE® and Trauma (23 min) (23:31)

• EXTRA ARTICLE: An Article in Psychology Today
• EXTRA ARTICLE: The Polyvagal Perspective by Dr Stephen Porges
• EXTRA ARTICLE: Social Engagement and Attachment by Dr Stephen Porges
• EXTRA VIDEO: Lecture given by Dr Stephen Porges (47 min)
• EXTRA VIDEO: The Triune Autonomic Nervous System (28 min)