First coined in Deb Danas 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 systems response from defence to calm. When we notice and name glimmers, we train our nervous system to be open to more of these momentsexpanding our overall sense of well-being.
This beautiful journal provides a framework for readers to name and savour their glimmers. Expertly crafted prompts encourage readers to notice various types of glimmers that they might otherwise be unaware ofsuch as glimmers in nature or in the arts, every day glimmers, social glimmers and even the range of glimmer flavours. Glimmers Journal is for anyone looking to build a foundation of wellness and regulation.
Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, speaker, and the leading translator of Dr. Stephen Porgess Polyvagal Theory. She is the bestselling author of The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, Polyvagal Practices, and many others. She lives in Kennebunkport, Maine.
