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Liz Zhou | Holistic Trauma Therapist & Speaker
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.
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).
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 Expect from an EMDR Intensive
Do 50-minute therapy sessions feel too short for you? If you’re seeking extended time for deep, focused healing, EMDR intensives may offer the support you need.