Little did Deb Dana know when she wrote her 2018 book, The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, she would be starting an international movement that is still gaining traction. (You know you’ve achieved something quite spectacular when the editors
at Oprah Daily write about you!)
The licensed clinical social worker defines “glimmers,” as “micromoments of regulation that foster feelings of well-being. A
glimmer could be as simple as seeing a friendly face, hearing a soothing sound or noticing something in the environment that
brings a smile. They are personal to each of us and one person’s glimmer may be another person’s trigger. Glimmers are a cue in the day, either internal or external, that sparks a sense of wellbeing.”
