Have you ever wondered about the origins of TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises)? In this podcast, Alex interviews Joan McDonald, one of the pioneers of TRE, who shares the fascinating story of how she got involved and the challenges and triumphs of the early days. Joan also discusses the potential of TRE in various applications, including Joan McDonald, a registered social worker with a long career in education, is one of the early pioneers of TRE. She reflects on her journey with TRE, from its humble beginnings to its global reach today.As a supervising trainer, Joan mentored Alex during his journey to become a TRE trainer. Joan's passion for TRE stems from her understanding of its potential to help people in various contexts, including humanitarian work. The podcast explores the challenges and tribulations of the early days of TRE, as well as its current standing and future prospects.Listen to the full episode to learn more about Joan's international experience with TRE and her insights on its potential applications. Key Highlights:00:40 - Introduction of Joan McDonald01:13 - Alex describes his experience training with Joan03:42 - Joan discusses her initial encounter with TRE04:44 - Joan details her first connection with David Berceli07:46 - Distinction between TRE and bioenergetics08:48 - Joan describes her personal experience with TRE15:36 - Becoming a TRE trainer20:40 - Joan discusses her role in training other TRE trainers22:49 - Evolution of TRE33:04 - Joan fulfills her dream of bringing TRE to Nepal36:41-  Humanitarian Work in Nepal (00:)47:10 - Humanitarian Opportunities in Canada and the US 52:08 - Collective Trauma and Thomas Hubl's Work57:21-  Future Plans for Joan and TRE Links and Resources: TRE Canada: http://trecanada.ca/ 

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