The stress-proof brain : master your emotional response to stress using mindfulness and neuroplasticity

The stress-proof brain Master your emotional response to stress using mindfulness and neuroplasticity

Melanie Greenberg

Book - 2017

"We can't avoid the things that stress us out, but we can change how we respond to them. In this breakthrough book, a clinical psychologist and neuroscience expert offers an original and comprehensive approach to help readers harness the power of positive emotions and overcome stress for good. The unique mindfulness exercises in this book provide a recipe for resilience, empowering readers to master their emotional response to stress, overcome negative thinking, and create a more tolerant, stress-proof brain"--

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Subjects
Stress (Psychology)
Emotions.
Stress management.
Neuropsychology.
Published
Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications 2017.
Language
English
Main Author
Melanie Greenberg (author)
Physical Description
225 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781626252660
  • 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
Review by Library Journal Review

Licensed clinical psychologist and PhD Greenberg provides a comprehensive examination of stress and mindfulness, paying special attention to the brain's anatomy and its relationship with the body's physical responses to stress. This text is divided into three sections. The first, "Understanding Your Stress," lays the groundwork of neural physiology and how the brain reacts biologically to high-tension situations, commonly referred to as "fight or flight." The second section, "Calming Your Amygdala," delves deeper into specific tips and techniques for staying calm despite the body's overwhelming physical impulses. The final section, "Moving Forward with Your Prefrontal Cortex," offers suggestions on how to combat worry, guilt, and perfectionism. Embedded within the chapters are helpful practice activities, including meditation prompts, breathing exercises, checklists, and sample daily logs. VERDICT Greenberg's objective, science-based approach presents information in an unbiased way, avoiding the stigma that many associate with mental health and emotional well-being. Equally informative as a useful self-help guide, this title is highly recommended for mental health professionals and consumer health readers looking to manage stress.-Carolann Curry, Mercer Univ. Lib., Macon, GA © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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