We may cry or shout due to feeling upset, angry or stressed. What are glimmers? ‘Glimmers’ are moments of happiness. Glimmers allow you to feel safe. What do glimmers do? Glimmers …

Glimmer is a term from polyvagal theory that refers to the little things that give you a sense of joy or ease. They may be small, but they are powerful.

Glimmers: cues of safety that bring us back to calm, relaxed, grounded, connected states (petting your dog, going in vacation, sitting in front of the fire, etc.)

By looking for glimmers every day, you can train your brain to notice the positive things in life, which can help to reduce stress and anxiety.

Glimmers are special moments that make our day a little brighter. These tiny, positive experiences are important for our mental health. They were introduced by Deb Dana in her book "Polyvagal …

The polyvagal theory in therapy: Engaging the rhythm of regulation. New York: W. W. Norton. RESTORING . Title. Triggers-and-Glimmers.pdf . Author. trbahr . Created Date. 10/17/2021 …

Glimmers are the things that bring us into regulation and help us feel grounded and connected to ourselves and others. Triggers are things that move us into either the sympathetic or dorsal …