2-Day Course -ARC Trauma Treatment For Children and Adolescents - Margaret Blaustein

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Course Overview

This comprehensive 2-day training with Dr. Margaret Blaustein introduces participants to the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) framework—a trauma-informed treatment approach specifically designed for children and adolescents who have experienced complex trauma. Blending research-based theory with real-world clinical tools, this course helps clinicians, educators, and caregivers understand and respond effectively to trauma’s impact on youth development.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Mental health professionals working with children or adolescents

• School counselors and educators

• Social workers and child welfare professionals

• Caregivers and foster parents

• Anyone seeking effective, evidence-based trauma interventions for young people

What You Will Learn

• Core principles of the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency) model

• How trauma impacts attachment, behavior, and emotional development

• Practical tools to promote emotional regulation, secure relationships, and developmental competencies

• How to implement the ARC framework across a variety of settings

• Case studies and examples to apply the model in clinical and non-clinical contexts

Course Modules

1. Understanding Complex Trauma in Youth

2. Core ARC Framework Concepts

3. Attachment: Creating Safe Relationships

4. Regulation: Building Emotional and Physiological Awareness

5. Competency: Supporting Executive Function and Identity

6. Case Integration and Real-World Application

Why This Course Stands Out

• Taught by Dr. Margaret Blaustein, co-developer of the ARC model

• Balances theory with actionable strategies

• Trusted by trauma specialists worldwide

• Designed for use in diverse clinical and community environments

Course Format

• Length: 2 days of recorded expert-led instruction

• Access: On-demand via U-course

• Language: English

• Materials Included: Handouts, slides, and resources for immediate use

Certification

A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of the course.