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Liz Zhou | Holistic Trauma Therapist & Speaker
Complex Trauma Recovery: The Benefits of IFS and EMDR Therapy
How do you go from realizing you have complex trauma to actually healing from it? Learn how trauma-focused modalities like Internal Family Systems and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing can help you get to the other side of complex trauma — toward more fulfilling relationships & connection with your authentic Self.
What is Neurodiversity-Affirming IFS Therapy?
Learn why Internal Family Systems therapy can be a great fit for neurodivergent people (Autistic, ADHD, HSP) seeking to heal trauma, unmask, and connect with their authentic selves. A neurodivergent therapist explains how IFS works.
What’s the Inner Ally Practice? | Resourcing in EMDR Therapy
Resourcing is the initial phase of the EMDR therapy protocol, designed to stabilize your nervous system and create a sense of calm and steadiness within yourself. Let’s delve into the Inner Ally practice — what it is, why it works, and how to create your own Nurturing, Protective, Playful, and Wise Figures.
“Autistic Person” vs “Person with Autism”: What’s the Difference? | A Neurodivergent Therapist’s POV
As the mental health field updates its understanding of autism to be more affirming, more and more adults are realizing that they’re autistic – leading to a growing community of late-diagnosed neurodivergent people. Let’s explore the difference between identity-first and person-first language, and why many members of the Autistic community prefer identity-first language.
Trauma Therapy Intensives (EMDR + IFS) in Denver, Colorado
Therapy intensives are a short-term, accelerated, and highly efficient treatment. If you’re tired of weekly therapy (or can’t fit it into your busy schedule in the first place), explore an intensive approach to healing in Denver, or online across Colorado.
The Link Between Trauma and Neurodivergence
There’s a reason why autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent people tend to experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and complex trauma. Let’s explore how stigma, misunderstanding, and lack of accommodations in our neurotypical society impact mental health — and what we can do about it.
What’s the Container in EMDR Therapy? (FAQs + Examples)
Learn about the “container practice” in EMDR therapy – a way to safely store difficult thoughts and feelings until you’re ready to process them with your therapist. This blog post will answer all your questions about the container: how to create it, what to put in it, and why it’s different (and healthier) than bottling up emotions forever.
What Your Bones Know: How to Heal Complex Trauma and CPTSD
Healing is a journey, not a destination, and it involves weaving together different threads of support. Through the power of relationships, play, community, and therapy, it’s possible to heal complex trauma (CPTSD).
What is Neurodiversity-Affirming EMDR Therapy?
Feeling lost in a world designed for neurotypical brains? Learn how EMDR therapy can be adapted to your unique needs, preferences, and neurotype.
EMDR Intensives vs. Weekly Therapy: What’s the Difference?
EMDR therapy can be a powerful tool for healing, but is weekly therapy the only way? Discover EMDR intensives, an intensive program designed to achieve results in a shorter timeframe.
Does EMDR Create False Memories? (Addressing 5 Myths about EMDR Therapy)
EMDR therapy is gaining traction as a trauma healing modality, but misconceptions linger. Does EMDR create false memories? Is it the same as hypnosis? Let’s discuss the myths & truths about EMDR therapy.
4 Myths about Trauma Therapy (and What to Know Instead)
You know the therapy scenes you see in movies — lying on a couch, crying for an hour? That’s not everyone’s experience. Let’s shed light on what trauma therapy is actually about.
What to Know About Intergenerational Trauma
What happens when the past casts a shadow over the present? The experiences of earlier generations can leave an imprint on our brains and bodies. Explore the often-invisible legacy of intergenerational trauma.