
Know Your Glimmers, Not Just Your Triggers
As we head into Mental Health Week May 5th to 9th 2025, we often hear important reminders about recognizing our triggers—those people, situations, or environments that negatively impact our mental health. And rightfully so. Understanding our triggers helps us build boundaries, communicate our needs, and protect our emotional well-being. But what if I told you that knowing your « glimmers » could be just as powerful? What’s a glimmer? The term glimmer was coined by psychotherapist Deb Dana. Glimmers are the small moments that spark a sense of joy, calm, safety, or connection—signals to our nervous system that we’re safe and well. They