ARC

Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) Framework

The Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) Framework is a flexible, components-based intervention developed for children and adolescents who have experienced complex trauma, along with their caregiving systems. ARC’s foundation is built upon four key areas of study: normative childhood development, traumatic stress, attachment, and risk and resilience.  ARC is designed as both an individual level clinical intervention,  to be used in treatment settings for youth and families, and as an organizational framework, to be used in service systems to support trauma-informed care.  Vermont’s designated agency system has been using the ARC Framework for over ten years. Here are some helpful links with ARC resources for clinicians.