The Penny Parks Foundation - providing rapid
and painless resolution of Childhood Abuse trauma to the many
victims worldwide through Parks Inner Child
Therapy (PICT).
Although originally devised over 20 years ago this therapy model has continually
evolved to remain at the cutting edge of the resolution of Childhood Abuse Trauma.
It is probably the most effective model available with the most significant
feature being that it can bring about change compassionately as there is no
need to disclose any details of traumatic events. The rapidity of its
effectiveness has been enhanced by the introduction, in 1996, of the PICT Quck Change model,
devised originally to cater for clients from overseas, where resolution may be
completed in a series of 5 consecutive 4 hour sessions. (The QC 4 hours sessions
can also be offered in 2 or 3 day weekly formats).
The Foundation also provides a valuable resource to clients,
practitioners and health
professionals as well as anyone interested in the topic
of childhood abuse and its related subjects. Penny
Parks herself is regularly consulted as an expert in the
field by health professionals, the media and in legal cases.
Whilst this site is a comprehensive resource in the field
of Child Abuse, if you cannot find the information you require
please contact us directly and we
will endeavour to provide the help you are seeking.
Interested inTherapy? - click on the "Finding a Therapist" link on the
"Quick Menu" to find a therapist in your area. By contacting them directly you
can discuss your queries, needs and counselling format without obligation.
Interested in Training? - click on the "Practitioner Training" link on the
Quick Menu to find out more about PICT Childhood Abuse Training. On this page
you will find a list of trainers whom you may contact direct to discuss your
queries, needs and training requirements without obligation.
PICT was originally developed to assist adults to overcome
the trauma and damage of sexual, physical and/or emotional
abuse experienced during their childhood which may have been
caused deliberately, by neglect or even through inadequate
parenting which was unintentional. A background of childhood
abuse is not mandatory, however, because PICT is effective
for anyone wishing to address any emotional problem
or unwanted behaviour
The PICT method encompasses everything needed to help people
who have:
- eating disorders
- compulsive behaviour disorder (OCD)
- dissociative disorders (DID)
- phobias
- grief and loss issues
- depression
- self harm
- anger management
- sexual dysfunction
- anxiety
- lack of confidence
- relationship difficulties
- drugs & alcohol issues
- ritual abuse
- and many more.
The advantages of using the standard PICT method means you can expect
to resolve problem issues very quickly (six weeks compared
to six months or more); efficiently (going right to
a root cause rather than guessing or trying several routes);
thoroughly (problems are resolved and symptoms completely
stopped rather than having to seek further help for the same
issues); and compassionately (details of traumatic
or uncomfortable events do not have to be disclosed). PICT
enables clients to find resolution to their problems rather
than teaching them coping skills to deal with the symptoms.
Clients also leave therapy with their own "strategy tool-kit"
for personal development, addressing future probelm issues
directly themselves.
PICT gives clients the opportunity to get on with the rest
of their life - now. Contact us
directly for further information or look through the PICT
Therapist directory to find your nearest accredited PICT
therapist.
The NHS, Social Services, Relate, MIND and private counselling
agencies are amongst the many services that secure Parks Inner
Child Therapy (PICT) training for their workers. Many self-employed
counsellors and therapists working in private practice have
taken the PICT training as a useful addition to their portfolio
of therapeutic skills.
The eighteen day course (two-day sessions held once a
month over 9 months or three 6 day sessions held every 2 months) offers unique tools and skills to enable
practising therapists or counsellors to work quickly, competently,
thoroughly, confidently and compassionately.
Participants will leave the course with a full 'tool kit'
and the confidence to use it comfortably and effectively with
childhood abuse, challenging emotional problems and any issue
found to be connected to a client's belief system. Succesful students will
earn certification as a PICT Practitioner.
Additional optional training in the PICT Quick Change Therapy
format is also available 1 year after acheiving PICT Practitioner status. In comparison to traditional weekly, one-hour sessions,
this QC intensive therapy model offers the equivalent of five
months work in as little as five days. Successful students will earn certification
as a PICT Practitioner QC.
Find out more about PICT training.
The advantages of using this powerful and versatile 'stand-alone'
therapy model are shorter waiting lists, a chance to reduce
the 'revolving door' syndrome with service users, and be able to
offer a service that is more compassionate (which means not
taking people through details of traumatic or uncomfortable
experiences).
Click here for more information on how PICT can
benefit you
Referring/Funding bodies & Insurance Companies
Whether therapy for clients is self-funded
or funded by a third party (NHS, Social Services, private
insurance, company health schemes) PICT therapy is the most
cost effective method of resolving problem issues. With fast,
effective and thorough problem resolution cases are resolved
in a short, defined time period. Through the PICT Quick Change
method this period can possibly be as short as one week. PICT
Quick Change was originally developed to cater for clients
overseas to come to the UK, stay for one week, and then return
home with their problems resolved. This is now a useful and
convenient resource for anyone wishing to resolve their problems
quickly and efficiently.
It is ideal for company Human Resource departments to be
able to resolve employee problems within a short defined timescale,
optimising employee performance with minimal loss of resource.
Please contact us for further information
about how PICT can optimise your resources.