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This framework represents the original work of Carole Jean Whittington and integrates decades of research and observation related to adaptive capacity, identity formation, and the internal strain experienced by high-performing individuals operating in complex environments.
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The Adaptive Capacity Restoration Framework describes the progression from early belonging contracts through capacity compression and ultimately toward restored well-being through targeted intervention. The model incorporates trauma-informed and neuroaffirming principles and has been developed through clinical observation, research, and practical application with individuals experiencing high levels of cognitive, emotional, and leadership demand.
Whittington Well-Being is an independent body of inquiry examining adaptive capacity, resilience trajectory, and preclinical capacity compression in high-performing individuals.