Liz Zhou
Holistic Trauma Therapist, Coach, Speaker
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I help highly sensitive, neurodivergent adults & couples heal their nervous systems & connect with their authentic selves.
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Brainspotting Therapy = Staring Off into Space?
Holistic therapist, Liz Zhou, explains Brainspotting therapy in simple terms. Learn how to heal from painful experiences — without having to talk the whole time.
What’s the Calm Place Practice? | Resourcing in EMDR Therapy
Before you ever process a distressing memory through EMDR, you’ll first build your toolkit of resources. One essential tool is the Calm Place practice, designed to soothe and stabilize your nervous system. In this blog post, we’ll share creative examples of calm places and offer guidance for those who struggle with visualization.
How Does Bilateral Stimulation Work? | Why EMDR Therapy is Not Just Eye Movements
EMDR accesses the parts of the brain where traumatic memories are stored and changes the neural wiring around those memories — through a simple technique called bilateral stimulation (BLS). Learn what BLS looks like in an EMDR session, and why it works so well for trauma reprocessing.
What’s Positive States Practice? | Neuroplasticity & Resourcing in EMDR Therapy
Positive States Practice is not about bypassing difficult emotions. It’s about nurturing the positive pathways that are already there, so that you can navigate difficult experiences in a more resourced way. Let’s explore what this practice looks like, and how it can enhance outcomes in EMDR trauma therapy.
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.
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.
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.
What is Bilateral Stimulation? (The Key to Brain-Body Healing in EMDR Therapy)
What do eye movements, self-tapping, and audio tones have in common? They’re all forms of bilateral stimulation that can help your brain heal from stress & trauma. Explore EMDR therapy in Colorado.