Glimmers Journal: Reflect on the Small Moments That Bring You Joy, Safety, and Connection

by Deb Dana

First coined in Deb Dana's book Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, "glimmers" are the micromoments in your day that spark a sense of joy. They can be anything from catching a view of the skyline to cuddling with your pet. Glimmers tell your nervous system that you are safe and okay in the world, thus shifting your system's response from defense to calm. When we notice and name glimmers, we train our nervous system to be open to more of these moments--expanding...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1324082070
• ISBN13: 9781324082071
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 224 Pages