7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters

by Elia Gourgouris, Konstantinos Apostolopoulos

7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters is a must-read for anyone seeking to thrive during these turbulent times. In our interconnected world, we are all vulnerable and impacted (directly or indirectly) by global events. In this easy-to-read book, Dr Elia Gourgouris and Konstantinos Apostolopoulos provide 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis. These powerful yet practical insights, help minimize the negative impact of pandemics, natural disasters, financial meltdowns, or any other major disruptions on our lives. Drawing from a wealth of personal and professional experiences, the authors share simple truths that have helped many of their clients thrive in the face of adversity. This practical guide is full of "Points to Ponder", "Questions to Consider", and "Action Items" that can help readers apply the information directly to their lives. Whether the crisis is global or personal, this book can help the reader navigate and rise above these challenges.

122 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 25, 2020

About the author

Dr. Elia Gourgouris, a nationally known speaker, is a success coach and the president of LDSCoaching.com. With over 20 years of experience, he has inspired thousands of individuals and couples to find greater happiness and fulfillment, both in their careers and their personal relationships. He graduated from UCLA and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology. Dr. Gourgouris speaks to groups around the country regarding women’s issues, self-esteem, communications skills, and relationships. He is also a favorite presenter at both BYU and BYU-I Education Weeks. He and his wife, Sona, live near Boulder, Colorado, with their children.

Reviews

[Byron Edgington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here we have a timely, well-written book of comfort and advice during one of the more pressing and disruptive times in history. The pandemic, coupled with a world-wide associated economic meltdown, has all of us on edge. We live day to day in an undercurrent of fear, and these two authors provide a helping hand and valuable resources we can all use to navigate through these treacherous waters. They cover the perception of loss, and its reality; self-care admonitions (If I don't do it, who will?"), our predilection toward either 'faith camp' or 'fear camp,' and the novel concept of Pre Traumatic Stress Disorder (Pre-TS). There are also numerous important resources listed for various eventualities, such sites as ready.gov which has an abundance of help for whatever might be needed.
The main focus of the book is on what we control, and what not, and telling the difference between the two. The useful acronyms NIMBI, and IMBI enter here, Not In My Best Interest, and its opposite are two critical questions we can ask ourselves prior to embarking on any new endeavor. In these parlous times, it's clearly IMBI to read this book. It's in yours, too. 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters