Testimonials

America is stressed; we all seem to be stressed in the present age, experiencing

anxiety, frustration, depression, and other mental and emotional struggles and little

wonder! We seem to be living in a time of uncertainty and upheaval, a very

turbulent time with the effects and pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the

confusing political scene playing out right before us. The negative effect of

unmanaged stress has become so great that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day

Saints has recently added an Emotional Resilience offering to its powerful Self-

Reliance program, focusing on managing stress and anxiety.

Dr. Karen Shores, recognizing this need and with over four decades of preparation,

gives us the gift of “STRESS MANAGEMENT: Lessons From The Savior.” Who better

qualified to write such a book with decades of teaching, studying and writing about

the management of stress, a lady who knows the effects of distress and the Savior’s

love from her own Gethsemanes.’  Having had the privilege of working with and

team-teaching with Karen in the Health Sciences, I personally know her credibility,

her excellent abilities as a teacher, a compassion to help others, and a strong

testimony and understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Dr. Shores’ book flows with an articulate description of the what’s, why’s and how’s

of stress management from a Gospel perspective. Her inclusion of stress-related

scriptures show us that Jesus Christ knew of our stressed world in our day and

counseled us in how to manage it for positive results and wellness. Added quotes

from church leaders and stories that highlight practical applications of successfully

managing stress are a plus.

Dr. Shores shares the keys of perception, physical and emotional responses to stress,

and how to return from a distressed state into homeostasis or healthy functioning.

She explains practical ways and techniques of positive stress management with

Gospel overtones, a great motivator.

Are you presently feeling stressed, anxious, the weight of the world on your

shoulders, frustrated and possibly depressed? Then this book is for you. “STRESS

MANAGEMENT: Lessons From The Savior” should find it’s way into every LDS home.

I highly recommend this book. It WILL increase your health and well-being.

-Keith J Karren, PhD.