TRE® for Families | Stress Relief for Parents & Teenagers | Kate White
A stress release practice the whole family can learn together
I offer TRE® sessions for families with older children and teenagers, either with me in Stroud or in your own home, a shared experience that gives everyone a practical tool for managing stress, independently and for life.
What is TRE®?
TRE® (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) was developed by Dr David Berceli. A short series of simple exercises activates the body’s natural tremoring reflex, which releases physically held tension, calms the mind, and returns the nervous system to a balanced state. It works at a deep, subconscious level, so no talking is needed. It is easy to learn and fun to do. Once learned, it becomes a lifelong self-care tool that can be practised anywhere, anytime, in as little as 5–10 minutes, even lying in bed. It complements any other support you are already exploring.
Why families benefit from learning together
Stress in one family member affects everyone. When parents are carrying tension and anxiety, children feel it. When teenagers are overwhelmed, the whole household can feel the strain. TRE® offers something rare, a practice that works for adults and young people alike, that can be learned together, and then used individually whenever it is needed.
Learning as a family creates a shared resource. It can strengthen connection, reduce the sense of isolation that stress often brings, and give young people in particular something genuinely useful at a time when they need it most.
For teenagers and young adults
Modern adolescence is genuinely demanding. Social media, exam pressure, friendship dynamics, hormonal and neurological change, uncertainty about the future, teenagers are navigating a lot, often without adequate tools to manage the physical effects of that stress.
TRE® works particularly well for young people because it requires no talking, no analysis, and no willingness to open up. It works at a body level, releasing tension that has built up physically, which means it works even for teenagers who are private, or simply do not know how to articulate what they are feeling.
Over time it becomes something they can use on their own: before exams, after a difficult day, to help with sleep, or simply to feel more settled in themselves.
For parents
Parents carrying stress, whether from work, family demands, or simply the weight of worry about their children, benefit just as much. TRE® gives you a tool you can use independently, regularly, and without needing to carve out significant time or effort.
Many parents find that learning alongside their children changes the dynamic. It is a shared experience where no one is the expert and everyone is learning something new together.
TRE® explained for young people
How TRE® makes sense
Humans are mammals. After a fright, a dog shakes to let go of the tension and settle again. People have the same reflex, but most learn to switch it off. So when a teenager’s heart races, their muscles tighten or sleep won’t come, nothing is wrong with them. Their body is doing what bodies do under stress, and TRE® lets it finish the job.
Why it matters
Exam pressure, social stress and everyday worry can leave the nervous system stuck on alert. TRE® works at the level where that tension actually lives, in the body, and gives it a way to settle. Young people feel the shift from tense to calmer for themselves, which gives them something real to trust and come back to. It is practical, private and self-directed.
What sessions are like
Sessions begin with grounding, as many young people arrive straight from school or a long day. From there it stays light and playful, with short bursts of shaking and plenty of pauses, so they stay in their body and are never pushed. The sensations get simple names, such as shaking, trembling or wobbling, which makes them feel ordinary and easier to talk about at home, if they wish.
What people notice
Deeper, more restful sleep, a calmer mind, less muscle tension and better focus are what people most often describe. Over time, they also notice more resilience when life gets demanding.
What people say
“slept better than I have in a really long time , deeper somehow after yesterday. Thank you so much for bringing this to my life”
“Thank you so much for the gift of shaking. It has been amazing”
“Kate is a fantastic TRE® facilitator: calm, clear with her instructions and knowledgeable on the topic. I quickly came to understand the value of TRE® and use it nightly now — resulting in much better sleep quality and a huge reduction in chronic body pain.”
How it works and pricing
Families can come to me in Stroud, or I can visit you at home. Home sessions are relaxed, which is particularly helpful for teenagers who might feel self-conscious elsewhere. A family session is approximately 90 minutes and covers the full TRE® process from start to finish.
£85 per session for up to 4 family members (children must be aged 10 or above).
Most people feel confident after 4–6 sessions, so a series of at least 4 is recommended.
Follow-up sessions are available for any family members who want to deepen their practice individually, at my 1:1 rate of £65 per session.
Appointments can be cancelled or rescheduled up to 48 hours before the booked time. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a fee of £40, and missed appointments with no notice are charged in full.
About me
I’m a Certified TRE® Provider trained with TRE Scotland in 2021. I came to TRE® through the creative industries, as an actor and theatre company founder, and I know first-hand how simple and effective it can be.
TRE® is a self-care practice. It supports wellbeing, complements other practices or treatments, and does not replace professional support for those who need it.