Carol Chapman
Engaging while aging


Workbook
Finding the Good:
A Self-Care Workbook for Caregivers
Caregiving is an act of love-but it can also be overwhelming.
More than half of all caregivers experience burnout, often facing exhaustion, confusion, anxiety, and grief. In the midst of tending to someone else’s needs, how do you take care of yourself?
Finding the Good: A Self-Care Workbook for Caregivers is a compassionate, practical companion to help you navigate the caregiver’s journey without losing yourself along the way. Thoughtfully designed to reduce stress, build resilience, and foster hope, this workbook offers tools, prompts, and gentle guidance to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Simple ways to ease daily life-for you and the person you care for
- Strategies to cultivate a more positive mindset
- Tools for managing difficult emotions and maintaining perspective
- Financial tips every caregiver should know
- Five easy art-based activities to reduce stress and promote calm

memoir
Finding the Good:
A Journey through Love, Loss, and Living
In the heartfelt memoir, Finding the Good: A Journey through Love, Loss, and Living, follow Carol as she navigates the challenges of being thrust into the role of caregiver for her husband after an unexpected seizure leads to a prolonged health battle. In the face of adversity, she discovers reserves of strength she never knew she possessed. Through the highs and lows, Carol’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering bond between a woman and her loyal corgi companions. Finding the Good is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the power within us to persevere and Carol’s journey is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always a glimmer of goodness waiting to be discovered.
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About
Carol
Carol Chapman considers writing her fourth career following her years as an elementary school teacher, the financial manager for a small trucking company, and as her husband’s caregiver.
She starts her day with two cups of coffee and the morning quietness she craves. When she isn’t writing, Carol loves reading, movies (especially the popcorn), lunching with friends, volunteering, making collages, and dark, rich chocolate anytime, anywhere.
Stories about ordinary women who discover their strengths are her favorites ranging from memoir, light mysteries, and historical fiction. Books spill out of her home.
Carol lives with her favorite guy, Barney Pembroke Welsh Corgi Chapman, in her native state of Wyoming.
