Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency (ARC)
ARC treatment is designed for children and adolescents who have experienced complex trauma which includes a range of stressful experiences that are typically chronic and interpersonal. ARC is organized around three primary domains of intervention—attachment (strengthening the caregiving system), regulation (awareness and skill in identifying, understanding, tolerating and managing emotions) and competency (increasing critical factors associated with resilience). Psychoeducation and routines or rituals are integrated across all the domains. Successful application can lead to a reduction in youth post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and general mental health, as well as increased adaptive and social skills. Caregivers report reduced distress and view their child’s behaviors as less dysfunctional.