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Throughout the course participants can expect to learn, laugh, cry, change, develop, relax and become inspired. The training format is explanation, demonstration and practise. Participants will leave the course with a full ‘tool kit’ and the confidence to use it comfortably and effectively with all aspects of the damaging results of sexual, physical and emotional childhood abuse, as well as, a wide range of other emotional problems, such as, eating disorders, OCD, DID, self harm, ritual abuse, anxiety or depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, phobias, working with abusers, grief and loss issues (including murder, suicide, abortion and miscarriage, pets, jobs, relationships, etc.), and have the ability to assist with Critical Incident Debriefing (witnessing/experiencing highly traumatic events).

A PICT therapist needs to be secure and comfortable with his or her own material so that he or she can readily step into the often fearful and traumatic world of their client’s inner child.  From this position they are more likely to sense the information needed by their client at each step and enhance the quality of the work done. The course format is based on experiential learning - taking each student through a thorough ‘client’ experience to give each individual an opportunity to fully understand the client’s perspective and to also clear any personal material that could be a possible restriction when facilitating clients.

PICT is an experiential course, there is no role-play utilised, students will be expected to use their own personal material in all of the exercises.

Important note: If any potential student feels s/he has a large amount of unresolved personal material, or material that feels overwhelming, it is suggested that therapy with a PICT therapist be arranged before enrolling on the PICT Childhood Abuse Training. During the course all students will find personal therapeutic benefit, but for those who need a large amount of undivided one to one attention, the course format is inappropriate.

The PICT Childhood Abuse Training certification involves more than a person's ability to learn and use techniques. The personal qualities each therapist needs to fully engage with clients and make the best of the PICT method are also assessed. Those personal qualities are:

• flexibility
• adaptability
• self‑awareness
• willingness to embrace change
• self‑respect
• integrity

Students will be assessed against these qualities, as well as, assessed on written work and pairs work.
Students can be unsuccessful in achieving PICT Certification through failure in the Questions Sheets, the Appraisal of Personal Qualities or both. The PPF does not present PICT Certification to those who can answer all the questions correctly, yet lack the Personal Qualities needed in a PICT therapist. PICT is a powerful therapeutic resolution model for trauma based issues, which means it is crucial for the practitioner to administer PICT from a sound emotional base that encompasses the Personal Qualities mentioned above.

Individual students may also be ‘tasked’ (given specific undertakings during the course) should the trainer feel it would be of positive benefit in their development towards becoming a PICT therapist.
 
PICT is based on varied and flexible scripted work, if potential students are unable to, or are averse to, reading aloud in a relaxed, conversational manner they will not be suitable for this course.
   
Additional optional training:
One year after achieving PICT Certification, and after having met the clinical practice criteria, students can add to their expertise the pioneering skills contained in PICT Quick Change Therapy format (developed in 1996). In comparison to traditional weekly, one hour sessions, this intensive therapy model can offer, at the least, the equivalent of five months work in five days and, at the most, remarkably shortened therapeutic time scales.  During the year after certification, students will be required to keep a clinical practice journal to evidence sufficient experience of using PICT, to apply for the PICT Quick Change training.

• Prospective students will be fully qualified counsellors, therapists or practitioners with one year minimum of practical experience since their qualification. Copies of the relevant qualification must be submitted with the application form.

• Contact the trainer of your choice to determine their course dates and spaces available.
• Complete and sign the application form and cancellation policy form, submit a copy of your professional qualifications and post to the trainer. You will then be contacted to arrange an interview.
• If the interview is successful your references will be contacted.
• If your reference check is successful you will be notified of your placement on the course by the Penny Parks Training and invoiced.
• Upon receipt of your first module payment your placement will be confirmed and the first module’s notes, and course ring binder, will be posted to you (see bold paragraph below about reading module notes).

• Students are expected to attend the full 18 training days to receive PICT Certification. Up to two days may be missed through illness or unforeseen circumstances, but must be made up by booking private tuition with the trainer, at extra cost.
• Leaving early on the last day of any module will be considered a day missed. Therefore it is expected that students will arrange their travel plans and social engagements to fully accommodate the course hours – there will be no exceptions.
• ‘Rescuing the Inner Child’ and ‘The Counsellor’s Guide to Parks Inner Child Therapy’are optional reading assignments, to becompleted before or during the course.
• The remaining monthly module notes will be given by the Trainer at the end of each module. It is mandatory that students completely read and familiarise themselves with the material before the module starts. Students are instructed NOT to use any PICT technique contained in the module notes prior to attending that module and receiving proper training.
• Certification will be issued only on satisfactory completion of the course. Successful students will receive certification as a PICT Practitioner.
• At the end of each module students will complete assessment sheets, self graded from answer sheets, and handed in to the trainer on the day.
• After each module students will later receive evaluation sheets from the PICT Trainer assessing pairs work and the personal qualities mentioned on page two.
• Students may be ‘tasked’ by the Trainer to help the student reach their full potential as a PICT therapist. Tasks will vary according to the situation.

• Those attaining the PICT Practitioner Certification will be eligible to apply for entry into the National Council of Psychotherapists (NCP) and the PPF website. (PPF website fees are £25 per year)
• One year after achieving PICT Certification, and after having met the clinical practice criteria, students can add to their expertise the pioneering skills contained in the optional two day, Module Ten - PICT Quick Change Therapy (adding QC to their PICT title).

Application and Clinical Practice Requirements:

• PICT QC Training can be applied for one year after achieving PICT Practitioner certification and with the same PICT Trainer
• Monthly PICT supervision with your PICT Trainer is mandatory during the year preceding Module Ten
• Minimum experience of 5 full PICT clients is required
• Application form (with attachments listed below) must be submitted to Trainer 2 ½ months prior to start.
  1. Students must bring a copy of their own Memory and Problem Lists that were completed during their PICT Practitioner training
  2. Submit signed evidence of PICT Supervision (student keeps record of supervision and when ready they send to PICT supervisor, to verify and sign)
  3. Brief case study of each client which includes: The Therapist Feedback forms; PICT Case Overview forms; Copy of client’s Memory/Problem lists (blacking out client’s name)
• Upon acceptance an invoice will be received from Penny Parks Training
• Upon receipt of payment, Module Ten Manual notes will be sent by PICT Trainer
• Module Ten Manual notes must be read (and any questions listed) before training begins
• After successfully completing QC training, mandatory supervision with your PICT Trainer will be required for the first QC client. You can receive supervision whenever desired, but there are three points at which supervision is mandatory:
  1. After initial interview (and before accepting first intended client)
  2. Half way through QC sessions
  3. At the end of QC (regardless of length of QC format).

Nicola Heaton is the contact person that can verify if there are course spaces available and explain the course formats, the application, booking and payment process, as well as, provide information about other nationwide events: PICT Childhood Abuse Training courses, Experiential Workshops, Release Coaching, as well as, the Masterclasses presented by Penny Parks.

Susan Osborne: Beccles, Suffolk.
e: info@angliatherapy.co.uk
t: 07966 544336
Training formats offered: Weekdays only (Thursday/Friday) - Local and UK

Lindsay Schofield: Croydon, Greater London
e: lindsay@citherapy.co.uk
t: 0208 6687527
Training formats offered: Weekends & Weekdays (Thursday/Friday) - Local area and surrounding counties

Nicola Heaton: Halifax, West Yorkshire
e: nikki@pennyparks.eu
t: 07825 346 145
Training formats offered: Weekdays – Local & UK North

Liane Kavanah-Davies: Colchester, Essex
e: liane@kavanahtherapy.com
t: 07947 980 663
Training formats offered: Weekdays – Local and UK South

PICT Trainers usually teach the course in their local area. However, some are happy to teach the PICT course at outside venues or abroad. This is organised through the PICT National Events Manager (see above) utilising PICT Format I or II, as appropriate.

Note: When a PICT Trainer arranges a course outside of her local area, for random students, the fee is increased to £2250.00 [£435.00 for PICT QC Training] to cover venue, travel, subsistence and accommodation. Class size required is 10 minimum – 12 maximum.

However, when a specific group requests a Trainer to teach at the group’s location, class size is 6 minimum – 12 maximum, and the course fees will remain at £1800.00, but the group will supply and meet the costs of:

• trainer accommodation, subsistence (£20 per day) and travelling expenses.(40p per mile)
• venue (room/s large enough to accommodate the students working in pairs)
• flip chart/pens
• break refreshments

Prospective students will apply for an application form with the Trainer of their choice. Application forms must be printed off and filled in by hand. Post to Trainer:

• Signed Application, plus the Terms & Conditions forms
• Copy of professional qualification(s)
• Copy of indemnity insurance
• Copy of current membership to appropriate professional body

After a successful telephone interview and reference check you will receive a letter of acceptance and invoice from Penny Parks Training Ltd. Your Trainer will supply directions to the venue.

PICT Childhood Abuse Training investment:
All payments are to be made directly to Penny Parks Training Ltd.
£1800.00 [18 training days] Payment due one month in advance of course start
Certification fee: £35.00 (paid when certification has been achieved)

Instalment payments:
Three monthly payments of £600.00 each (interest free), to be completed one month in advance of course start. Payments not received by deadline will each incur a £50.00 late fee.

Note: If full payment is being provided by an employer, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure the funding body is fully aware of payment procedure and deadlines and that Penny Parks Training is notified that a funding body is involved.

Students wishing to split payment with their employer still need to ensure full course costs are paid up front (by the deadline) to Penny Parks Training and subsequently make separate reimbursement arrangements with their employer.

£385.00 [3 training days] Payment due one month in advance of course start (late charge of £50.00) Certification fee: £35.00 (paid when certification has been achieved) Student’s clinical practice evidence, Application and Terms & Condition forms must be submitted two months prior to start.

[£435.00 for PICT QC Training for ‘away’ courses for random students]

I have found PICT to be an excellent alternative to more traditional models used with clients who have experienced abuse. I have found it to bring fast results, changes more significant and profound than either myself or the client expected; and moreover the changes in the client are profound and lasting – unlike the temporary and superficial progress we have accepted in the past. J. H. - OT

I have found the PICT Training the most useful course I have done since my training and wish that I had known of and done it sooner. For the first time I feel empowered to address childhood abuse issues and have been encouraged by the effectiveness of this therapy. PICT empowers workers and clients alike, reduces the time in which clients need to be seen and allows them to leave the service never to return. L. K. - CPN

PICT transforms the way you work with clients, because you know you can get through very traumatic material in a relatively short time. S. D. - Psychotherapist

PICT is a structure that is easy to follow and it works! With the scripting of exercises I never feel at a loss. E. S. - Community OT

Up until now, I have felt I was working in the dark with abuse clients; the PICT method is like at last having a light turned on. S. M. - Psychiatric Social Worker

It works quickly and it’s easy to use. What used to take 6 months now takes 6 sessions. M.S.F. - CPN

“If you have always wanted to find a treatment approach that enables people to dispel mistaken beliefs, while at the same time acknowledges the person’s feelings that they have forever held inside. An approach that not only tells you how it is, but what to do about it, then PICT will mark the end of your search. PICT is an empowering, energising experience for both therapist and client.” S.K. – Senior Occupational Therapist in Community Mental Health. Clinical Specialist.