The Counsellor's Guide to Parks Inner Child Therapy

A comprehensive handbook for counsellors and therapists working with victims of child abuse - using Parks Inner Child Therapy.

Developed by Penny Parks, based on her own experience of recovering from childhood abuse, Parks Inner Child Therapy (PICT) is a flexibly structured approach to inner child work, which works through the 'today' adult to assist resolution of trauma within the 'past' child. Developed specifically for counsellors treating patients using aspects of the PICT method, this guide covers:

- The effects of childhood trauma
- PICT steps for identifying and changing mistaken beliefs
- Sample material and guidelines for use
- Dealing with anger and guilt
- The four basic Therapy Blocks

Widely used by counsellors to help people recover from sexual, physical and emotional abuse during childhood, this is a valuable reference for trained professionals overseeing recovery, as well as a useful guide as part of a self-help programme.

'Gently producing profound, rapid and lasting change' - mindsite.co.uk

'How to achieve resolution without disclosure' - Mental Health Today

Penny Parks developed her Parks Inner Child Therapy from her own experience of recovery from childhood abuse. She later refined the PICT model to work with childhood abuse victims or anyone experiencing Post Traumatic Stress. Penny Parks passed away in July 2020. Visit the Penny Parks Foundation website for more information on PICT.

Guidance for therapists treating victims of child abuse with Parks Inner Child Therapy (PICT). A comprehensive handbook for counsellors and therapists working with victims of child abuse - using Parks Inner Child Therapy. Developed by Penny Parks, based on her own experience of recovering from childhood abuse, Parks Inner Child Therapy (PICT) is a flexibly structured approach to inner child work, which works through the 'today' adult to assist resolution of trauma within the 'past' child. Developed specifically for counsellors treating patients using aspects of the PICT method, this guide covers: - The effects of childhood trauma - PICT steps for identifying and changing mistaken beliefs - Sample material and guidelines for use - Dealing with anger and guilt - The four basic Therapy Blocks Widely used by counsellors to help people recover from sexual, physical and emotional abuse during childhood, this is a valuable reference for trained professionals overseeing recovery, as well as a useful guide as part of a self-help programme.

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