ADAM'S PERSONAL FIELD GUIDE
Care for oneself
while you care for others.
Graduate school and counseling work ask a lot. This plan helps make space for the habits that help one feel grounded.
A PRACTICAL, PERSONAL PLAN
The six pillars
The six-pillar framework is adapted from lifestyle medicine (Lippman et al., 2024).
BUILDING PRESENCE PLAN
Safety, presence, and connection.
Adam's Building presence plan uses mindfulness, long exhalations, rhythm, nonverbal awareness, and supportive relationships to promote calm, connection, and a greater sense of safety.
Adapted from Geller's (2018) principles of therapeutic presence and Polyvagal Theory.
PERSONAL FIELD GUIDE
Self-care pillars.
Each pillar has a realistic goal, a few actions to try, and a plan for when life gets busy.
The six-pillar framework is adapted from lifestyle medicine (Lippman et al., 2024).
ADAM'S BUILDING PRESENCE PLAN
Small practices. Steady support.
Select each card to see Adam's practical care strategies.
Care structure is adapted from Geller's (2018) principles of therapeutic presence and Polyvagal Theory.
COMMUNITY CARE
Care works better in relationship.
One can seek co-regulation through compassionate attention, shared breathing, mindful conversation, calm presence, and supportive connection with trusted people.
References
Geller, S. M. (2018). Therapeutic presence and Polyvagal Theory: Principles and practices for cultivating effective therapeutic relationships. In S. W. Porges & D. Dana (Eds.), Clinical applications of the polyvagal theory: The emergence of polyvagal-informed therapies (pp. 106–126). W. W. Norton & Company.
Lippman, D., Stump, M., Veazey, E., Guimarães, S. T., Rosenfeld, R., Kelly, J. H., Ornish, D., & Katz, D. L. (2024). Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine and its Evolution. Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes, 8(1), 97–111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2023.11.004