The Penny Parks Foundation

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).

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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.