Introduction; Part 1: Understanding Your Stress; 1. Your Brain's Stress Response; 2. What Type of Stressor Are You Facing?; Part 2: Calming Your Amygdala; 3. Staying Grounded in the Present Moment; 4. Facing and Accepting Your Emotions; 5. Gaining Control over Your Stress; 6. Learning Self-Compassion; Part 3: Moving Forward with Your Prefrontal Cortex; 7. Becoming Cognitively Flexible; 8. Bringing in the Positive; 9. Finding the Right Mind-Set; 10. Living Healthy in the Face of Stress; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; Resources; References