Finding the Good

Caregiving is an act of love-but it can also be overwhelming.

A compassionate companion to Carol Chapman’s memoir Finding the Good, this workbook expands on the themes of love, loss, and resilience explored in her story, offering practical tools for caregivers walking a similar path.

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

This is your space. Fill in the charts, express your feelings, and engage in creative exercises that bring clarity and relief. You’ll discover what truly supports you-and learn that caring for yourself isn’t selfish. It’s essential.

“In the middle of heartbreak, beauty still exists. We just have to look for it. Sometimes it shows up in small moments-laughter, a shared memory, a quiet breath.”

-Carol Chapman, author of Finding the Good

Author Biography

Carol Chapman 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, 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. Read more about Carol and finding the good at https: //carolchapmanwrites.com.