New Book Offering "10-Second" Stress Solutions for Family Caregivers

Carol Rickard, LCSW, has announced the release of her newest book, Help For Overwhelmed Caregivers: Simple 10-Second Stress Solutions for Family Caregivers, now available for preorder on Amazon.

With more than 34 years of experience working with caregivers — and personal experience as a family caregiver herself starting at age 14 — Carol developed what she calls the Stress SMARTER System™, a practical framework to help family caregivers manage the invisible weight of grief, guilt, and exhaustion that often goes unspoken.

"Caregiving is hard enough. Dealing with the stress shouldn't be," says Rickard. "You don't have to do it all alone."

The book breaks down simple, science-backed tools — including a 10-second breathing technique and quick physical "release" methods — that caregivers can use in real time, in the middle of an appointment, a hard phone call, or a stressful moment at home.

Carol is a 2x TEDx speaker and author of more than 40 books, with her stress-reduction work trusted by organizations including Penn Medicine, Princeton Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, NJ State Police, SEPTA, and Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton.

Businesses interested in employee wellness: Do you have team members balancing caregiving responsibilities for aging parents, spouses, or children? Carol is offering a limited number of lunch-and-learn sessions this quarter on the Stress SMARTER System™ — a quick, practical training your team can use immediately. Spots are limited and filling on a first-come basis. Reach out to schedule at Carol@StressSmarter.zone.


Learn more or preorder the book at StressSmarter.info/Help