

GLIMMERS AND GLOWS: Little Moments, Big Shifts
The language of glimmers and glows, introduced by therapist Deb Dana and grounded in Polyvagal Theory, gives us a simple yet powerful way to understand how safety and connection are felt in the body.
A glimmer is a spark—something our nervous system picks up as safe, soothing, or joyful. It could be a familiar smell, a kind face, a moment of calm.
A glow is what happens when we take time to name and savor that glimmer. It's the warmth that lingers when safety is felt and reme


FROM MASKING TO BELONGING: Building Classrooms That Regulate and Restore
A Self-Reg-informed classroom is one where students learn how to understand their internal states and advocate for what they need.


Interoceptive Rest: A Missing Link for Neurodivergent Resilience (part 1)
This article builds on our past discussions on interoception by exploring interoceptive rest—a practice of tuning into internal signals.


FIVE PILLARS OF MOTIVATION (Part 2 of Understanding Interest-Based Nervous System)
Dr. Dodson identifies five key drivers of the Interest-Based Nervous System, each crucial to unlocking intrinsic motivation.