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We’ve heard of triggers, but a term for their opposite — “glimmers” — has been trending recently. Glimmers are small, positive moments that spark joy and make us smile. The term was coined by clinical social worker Deb Dana, who explains that glimmers prompt our nervous system to feel calm in the moment. And recognizing…

‘It’s Not My Fault!’: Why Defensiveness is Damaging

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“Giulio, did you take your sister’s cookie?” I watch as the look on the two pint-sized faces cycles from affront to indignation to anger to something I can only describe as steely-eyed determination. I brace myself. His expression matches that of Mel Gibson, face full of Scottish war paint, charging toward the enemy screaming, “Freedom!”…

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Small “Glimmers” That Instantly Spark Joy and Brighten Our Day

‘It’s Not My Fault!’: Why Defensiveness is Damaging