Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Healing from trauma isn't about being "calm" all the time, but about learning how to find your way back to safety whenever life pulls you into a storm. It’s about training your brain to spot those tiny "glimmers" of peace that act as anchors, keeping you steady when everything else feels overwhelming.
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We offer 4 different levels of resources, courses and programs for Complex Trauma Recovery, from introductory personal recovery to programs for professionals in the mental health space. Visit our website to explore all of our resources: timfletcher.ca
Learn the foundations: timfletcher.ca/evergreen
Enhance your healing: timfletcher.ca/aligncourses
Immerse yourself in recovery: timfletcher.ca/lift-online-learning
Join our Community! bit.ly/join-the-community-tf
🎧Watch or listen to the Time With Tim Podcast: youtube.com/@TimeWithTimPodcast
Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and more here: https://linktr.ee/Tim_Fletcher
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction: Managing Your Nervous System
01:12 - The Goal: Flexibility and the "Anchor" State
01:51 - 3 Key Concepts: Notice & Name, Self-Soothing, and Safety
04:22 - Practical Exercise: Evaluating Your Connections
06:30 - Somatic Tools for Returning to Calm
09:43 - The "Handbrake" Technique for Emotional Regulation
11:22 - Befriending and Attending Your Nervous System
13:15 - Using the Anchor Metaphor for Daily Stability
14:02 - The 4 Questions of Safety (Who, What, Where, When)
16:55 - Glimmers and Footholds: Training for Positivity
19:12 - Tracking Your Glimmers
20:43 - Building a Life That Supports Your Nervous System
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Tim Fletcher is not a doctor or licensed therapist; he is a counsellor in Canada and has worked with people with Complex Trauma and Addiction for decades. Tim’s videos are for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.
#complextrauma #mentalhealth #nervoussystem #glimmers #emotionaldysregulation
Healing from trauma isn't about being "calm" all the time, but about learning how to find your way back to safety whenever life pulls you into a storm. It’s about training your brain to spot those tiny "glimmers" of peace that act as anchors, keeping you steady when everything else feels overwhelming.
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We offer 4 different levels of resources, courses and programs for Complex Trauma Recovery, from introductory personal recovery to programs for professionals in the mental health space. Visit our website to explore all of our resources: timfletcher.ca
Learn the foundations: timfletcher.ca/evergreen
Enhance your healing: timfletcher.ca/aligncourses
Immerse yourself in recovery: timfletcher.ca/lift-online-learning
Join our Community! bit.ly/join-the-community-tf
🎧Watch or listen to the Time With Tim Podcast: youtube.com/@TimeWithTimPodcast
Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and more here: https://linktr.ee/Tim_Fletcher
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction: Managing Your Nervous System
01:12 - The Goal: Flexibility and the "Anchor" State
01:51 - 3 Key Concepts: Notice & Name, Self-Soothing, and Safety
04:22 - Practical Exercise: Evaluating Your Connections
06:30 - Somatic Tools for Returning to Calm
09:43 - The "Handbrake" Technique for Emotional Regulation
11:22 - Befriending and Attending Your Nervous System
13:15 - Using the Anchor Metaphor for Daily Stability
14:02 - The 4 Questions of Safety (Who, What, Where, When)
16:55 - Glimmers and Footholds: Training for Positivity
19:12 - Tracking Your Glimmers
20:43 - Building a Life That Supports Your Nervous System
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Tim Fletcher is not a doctor or licensed therapist; he is a counsellor in Canada and has worked with people with Complex Trauma and Addiction for decades. Tim’s videos are for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.
#complextrauma #mentalhealth #nervoussystem #glimmers #emotionaldysregulation
