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GLIMMER is a five-week, self-paced online programme created by Simone Holderbach, founder of The MindBody Approach and mindbodyJOY.
The programme uses positive neuroplasticity techniques to help people experiencing chronic symptoms shift their attention from threat-scanning and symptom monitoring towards recognising moments of safety, connection and positive experiences.
Unlike approaches that primarily focus on reducing fear and stress responses, GLIMMER focuses on actively building a sense of nervous system safety through short, daily exercises.
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GLIMMER follows a structured five-week programme, with each week introducing a different skill:
Week 1 – Noticing & Savouring: Recognising small positive moments.
Week 2 – Strengths & Progress: Acknowledging personal strengths and small achievements.
Week 3 – Mindfulness: Returning attention to the present moment.
Week 4 – Perspective & Gratitude: Recognising both challenges and positive experiences.
Week 5 – Acts of Kindness: Exploring connection and kindness.
Each day includes a short morning prompt, followed by approximately 10 minutes of evening practice: seven minutes of guided journaling and three minutes of somatic audio.
The programme also includes five weekly video lessons, progress tracking and a library of additional nervous system practices.
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Developed by Simone Holderbach, a neuroplasticity and nervous system coach with 15 years of experience.
Designed for people with limited energy, with short daily exercises.
Can be used alongside other brain retraining programmes, coaching or therapy.
Focuses on noticing safety and positive experiences rather than ignoring or suppressing symptoms.
Participants can complete the programme at their own pace.
GLIMMER is an educational programme, not a medical treatment. Its specific effectiveness for ME/CFS, Long Covid or other chronic conditions has not been established through clinical trials cited in the supplied material.
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5 weeks, self-paced.
Approximately 10 minutes of daily exercises, alongside weekly video lessons.
Course materials remain accessible after the five weeks.
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Fully online and self-paced, with no scheduled live sessions. Accessible across time zones.
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Independent participant reviews of GLIMMER are currently limited.
Testimonials published on the programme's own website highlight the manageable daily exercises, gentle approach and opportunities to recognise positive experiences alongside chronic symptoms. Some participants report feeling calmer or noticing changes in their relationship with symptoms.
These experiences are self-reported and have not been independently verified.
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$67 USD introductory price.
Advertised regular price: $197 USD.
One-off payment for access to the full five-week programme and accompanying resources.
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Introductory discount of $130 USD against the advertised regular price.
30-day money-back guarantee.
No scholarships or additional financial assistance identified in the supplied information.
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GLIMMER programme – https://www.themindbodyapproach.com/glimmer
The MindBody Approach – https://www.themindbodyapproach.com/
