TRE® Certification Training in Reykjavik, Iceland 2025

What is TRE®?

Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (or TRE®) is a simple yet innovative series of exercises that assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma. Created by David Berceli, PhD, TRE safely activates a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this muscular shaking/vibrating mechanism is activated in a safe and controlled environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance.

"The inner development of compassion caring and sensitivity to the pain of humanity emerges as a result of recovering from one's own painful experiences of life."

David Berceli, Creator of TRE®

Join TRE® Certification training in Iceland

We are excited to bring a TRE® Certification training to Iceland this year, hosted by Svava Brooks, certified TRE provider, and Alex Greene, visiting global certification Trainer.

TRE® Global Certification Training – Iceland is divided into three live experiential modules designed with care and intention to help you establish a transformative personal practice, facilitate 1:1 sessions, and lead group workshops.

The three-module trainings will take place at Heillandi Hugur, Heilsusetur, í Hlíðarsmára 14, Kópavogi. The complete certification cost is approximately $3300. See below for a breakdown of the cost per module.

Module 1

Foundations of TRE® & Establishing Your Personal Practice.

Dates: 17 and 18th of May, 2025

Location: Hlíðarsmári 14, Kópavogur.

Pricing: $450 ($550 after March 31, 2025)

This module provides a comprehensive overview of TRE® and guides you to develop your relationship with this innate and empowering healing mechanism.

In this 2-day group training, you will learn about the effects of stress and trauma on the mind and body, explore the principles behind TRE®’s benefits, and begin your personal practice.

Post Module 1 One-on-One Learning requirement: Complete four private one-on-one TRE® sessions with a trainer or mentor focusing on your personal tremoring practice. Each private session is booked and paid to the assigned TRE trainer/mentor separately.

In addition, when ready, you will begin practicing teaching with individuals and reviewing recordings with your trainer or mentor.

Who is this training for? This program is open to applicants from any professional background.

Before attending Module 1, each student must complete one personal TRE session. It is unnecessary if you have recently participated in a TRE class within the last 12 months.

To complete the certification, participants MUST attend all three modules and complete all required supervision. The certification process is typically completed within 12 -18 months from the start of Module I.

See below for the modules' dates, times, and fee schedule.

Module I
May 17-18, 2025, From 9 am - 5.30 pm on both days.

Registration
$450
$550 for registrations after April 1st.

Module II & III
The following modules are required to complete the certification training.

MODULE II
19 og 20 júlí, 2025. From 9 am - 5.30 pm both days.

Registration
$450
$550 for registrations after June. 1st.

MODULE III
18 og 19 okt, 2025. From 9 am - 5.30 pm both days.

Registration
$450
$550 for registrations after Sept. 1st.

Note. Additional costs will apply for required supervision sessions and literature/media see below.

Registration:
Limited spots are available.
To secure your spot email Svava Brooks at [email protected]

Venue:

Heillandi Hugur - Fræðslusetur
Hlíðasmára 14 – Jarðhæð

Facilitators:

Alex Greene Global Certified TRE® Provider and TRE® Certification Trainer

Svava Brooks Certified TRE® provider.

Global TRE® Certification Trainer

Founder of Red Beard Bodywork and Zen Integration Bodywork

Global Certified TRE® Provider and TRE® Certification Trainer

Alex came to TRE® in 2014 with a background as a Structural Integration bodyworker. He has 20+ years of experience helping his clients experience deep healing, rich learning, and transformational growth through a broad range of therapies, including bodywork, somatic therapy, and trauma release. In addition to TRE® Alex has training and certifications in Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, the Safe & Sound Protocol, and Brainspotting. Alex is known for his knowledgeable and relaxed teaching style, weaving the various aspects of his background into a grounded, experiential training.

Learn more about Alex Greene

https://redbeardtre.com/

Certified TRE® Provider - Mentor

Svava Brooks is a Certified TRE® Provider, a fascia release Block Therapy Instructor, a Reiki master practitioner, and a Restorative Yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience in advocacy, peer support, and trauma recovery, holding a safe space for trauma survivor support groups for many years.

Svava has practiced TRE®, meditation, and mindful self-compassion for many years, and they are an integral part of her self-care and client support.

Svava provides ongoing group and private TRE sessions in Reykjavík, Iceland, and online. In addition, providing educational workshops to businesses and NGOs on healing after trauma, stress, and work-life balance to prevent burnout and chronic fatigue.

Learn more about Svava Brooks

https://www.svavabrooks.com/tre

Find Out How TRE® Can Help You Heal

Experience the deep relaxation and tension release from TRE®. Learn this tool you can use every single day to return your system to a state of balance and heal your body.

Module 1 - What you will learn

Foundations of TRE® & Establishing Your Personal Practice

Our Relationship to Stress

We will explore the stress-trauma continuum and our physiological and psychological responses to stress/trauma. You’ll be introduced to the triune model of the human brain, its connection to stress/trauma response, and how the imprint of trauma affects the brain stem.

The Role of the Nervous System

We will review the classical model of the autonomic nervous system and compare it with polyvagal theory. This modern and nuanced model offers a new understanding of the freeze/immobilization response.

The Mind-Body Connection

We will explore how physiology influences psychology and look at "bottom-up" models for understanding psychology and the human brain.

Trauma Recovery

We will delve into the history of the trauma-informed movement and TRE®’s fascinating origin as a revolutionary cross-cultural modality in Dr. David Berceli’s pioneering humanitarian work with traumatized communities.

The Natural Power of TRE®

You will discover how your posture and musculature are influenced by stress/trauma and how TRE® unwinds safely and naturally. We will look at tremoring in the animal kingdom with insights from studying animal behavior in the wild.

Self-Regulation in TRE®

You will learn how to activate your neurogenic tremor reflex and safely structure a deep and productive personal practice that builds resilience and capacity.

TRE® is an extremely powerful tool for trauma recovery and stress regulation, and is effective in aiding athletic recovery, managing chronic pain, addressing burnout and compassion fatigue, and in end-of-life care. Many spiritual seekers, such as yoga practitioners and meditators, use it to expand somatic and emotional awareness. TRE® can be seamlessly integrated into a broad range of healing professions, including bodywork, psychotherapy, somatic therapy, yoga therapy, chiropractic, coaching, and medicine.

Module 2

Focus - Learning To Work With Individuals - Next Session: July 2025

This module deeply explores the principles of 1:1 TRE® facilitation in clinical and virtual settings, helping you build confidence in teaching others how to tremor safely. Throughout the 2-day group training, we will break down the 7-exercise TRE® protocol and you will receive valuable feedback for your practice teaching sessions.

EXPERIENTIAL: You will complete four video-recorded practice teaching sessions and meet 1:1 with a trainer or mentor for review and feedback.

Before participating in module 2 participants will complete a registration fee of $450 - $550

Module 2 - What you will learn

Understanding Tremors

We will look at the different categories of tremors, what they mean, and how to recognize them.

Tremoring & The Body

We will delve into what happens in the spinal column during a tremoring session, as well as how the anatomy of a person’s myofascial patterns can influence their tremoring.

Regulating the TRE® Experience & Accessibility

Explore how to help facilitate, expand, and contain another person’s tremoring experience and look at how polyvagal theory applies to tremoring safety. That includes modifying and adjusting the TRE® series of exercises to accommodate those with special needs.

Module 3

Focus - Learning To Work With Groups Next Session: October 2025

This module expands your 1:1 TRE® facilitation skills into safe and effective facilitation for online and in-person groups. Throughout the 2-day group training, you will learn how to develop and lead group tremoring sessions, allowing you to add a valuable new offering to your coaching or clinical practice.

EXPERIENTIAL: You will complete four video review sessions leading a small group and receive feedback designed to foster confidence, growth, and breadth/depth of experience.

Before participating in module 3 participants will complete a registration fee of $450 - $550

Module 3 - What you will learn

The Business of TRE®

We will examine the practical considerations of running a TRE® business with insights from experienced Certified TRE® Providers.

Facilitating a Healthy Practice

You will receive expert guidance on structuring different types of TRE® groups or workshops and develop your awareness around transference/counter-transference dynamics in groups and individual therapeutic relationships.

Safety in Groups

We will discuss approaches that will help you maintain safety during group TRE® sessions, and expand upon polyvagal theory’s connection to tremoring safety.

Independent Study

In addition to attending all three modules and completing all practice sessions, you are required to complete the following independent study assignments:

Your Investment

Our comprehensive certification program is offered on a flexible pay-as-you-go basis, allowing you to access the training you need at the time best for you and your practice.

The complete cost of the certification training is approx. $3300

Fee schedule

$450-$550 module fee is due before each module x 3 = $1350-$1650

After each module, four personal/supervision sessions are required with an assigned mentor/trainer and one final check-out supervision session.

Four personal sessions, four individuals leading supervision, four group supervision, and one final checkout (typically a group).

13 supervision session x $145 per session = $1885

Please note: Additional supervision may be required for some trainees.