When life falls apart, can gratitude still remain? Dr Gokul Krishnan shares raw stories from his book Gratitude: States of Being—stories of nurses, patients and ordinary people who turned heartbreak into healing. This is not a talk about optimism. It’s a reminder of what it means to be fully alive.

Learning outcomes:

Describe how gratitude can serve as a stabilizing force during personal or professional adversity

Interpret the emotional and relational impact of sharing authentic gratitude in moments of stress or disconnection

Apply the concept of gratitude personas to recognize and reframe your own lived experiences