Tens of thousands of clinicians have used this book--now revised and expanded with 50% new material--to plan and organize effective interventions for children and adolescents who have experienced complex trauma. The Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) framework can be used with children, parents, and other caregivers in a wide range of settings. The volume guides the clinician to identify key treatment goals and intervene flexibly to strengthen child–caregiver relationships and support healthy development and positive functioning. In a large-size formatfor easy photocopying, it is packed with case vignettes and clinical tools, including 79 reproducible handouts and forms. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials.
New to This Edition
*Reflects the ongoing development of ARC, including important refinements to foundational strategies and treatment targets.
*More than 30 additional handouts and worksheets; all reproducible tools are now downloadable.
*Greater attention to caregiver skill development throughout.
*Addresses ways ARC is being used in nontraditional settings (schools, day care, primary care practices) as well as diverse clinical contexts.
See also Treating Adult Survivors of Childhood Emotional Abuse and Neglect, by Elizabeth K. Hopper, Frances K. Grossman, Joseph Spinazzola, and Marla Zucker, which presents a complementary approach for adults.
By:
Margaret E. Blaustein,
Kristine M. Kinniburgh
Imprint: Guilford Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 267mm,
Width: 203mm,
Weight: 1.120kg
ISBN: 9781462537044
ISBN 10: 1462537049
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 11 December 2018
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction I. Overview 1. The Developmental Impact of Trauma 2. Child Development, the Human Danger Response, and Adaptation: A Three-Part Model for Understanding Behavior 3. The Attachment, Regulation, and Competency Treatment Framework II. The Integration of Traumatic Experiences 4. Trauma Experience Integration III. Laying the Foundation 5. Foundational Strategies: Engagement and Education 6. Foundational Strategies: Routines and Rhythms IV. Attachment 7. Caregiver Management of Affect 8. Attunement 9. Effective Response V. Regulation 10. Identification 11. Modulation VI. Competency 12. Relational Connection 13. Strengthening Executive Functions 14. Self-Development and Identity VII. Model Integration 15. Trauma Experience Integration Revisited A Postscript Appendix A. Provider Materials Appendix B. Caregiver Educational Materials and Worksheets Appendix C. Group Activities Appendix D. Youth Educational Handouts and Worksheets Appendix E. Milieu–Systems Materials References
Margaret E. Blaustein, PhD, a practicing clinical psychologist, is Director of the Center for Trauma Training in Needham, Massachusetts. Her career has focused on the understanding and treatment of complex childhood trauma and its sequelae. Since 2004, Dr. Blaustein has worked with Kristine M. Kinniburgh on the development, implementation, and refinement of the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) intervention approach. She has provided extensive training and consultation to providers in the United States and internationally. Kristine M. Kinniburgh, LCSW, is Director of Trauma Services for Justice Resource Institute Connecticut. In this role, she focuses primarily on ensuring that trauma-impacted individuals and their families receive quality care that emphasizes the promotion of resilient outcomes. Since 2004, Ms. Kinniburgh has worked with Margaret E. Blaustein on the development, implementation, and refinement of the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) intervention approach. They are coauthors of the foster parent curriculum ARC Reflections and the caregiver skill building curriculum ARC Grow.
Reviews for Treating Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents, Second Edition: How to Foster Resilience through Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency
A comprehensive, practical guide....I would highly recommend [it] to anyone interested in the field. --Journal of Mental Health (on the first edition)
