PCW Articles and information
There are numerous articles and other PCW resources at the main PCW site http://www.provocativechangeworks.com
Everyone has a plan, until…
Mike Tyson famously said: “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.” He said this in 1987 before fighting Tyrell Biggs. His point was simple: preparation matters, but real life can defy even the best-laid plans. Real-life…
The next phase for PCW development
Now that PCW is recognised as an insurable stand alone modality, I am keen that we increasingly explore how the model works in real life client situations. I’ve invited members of the PCW CPD/Dev group to submit clients for case…
PCW is now recognised as a stand alone insurable modality
I am pleased to announce that as of Oct 1st, PCW is now recognised by Balen Insurance (a specialist insurer for well being and therapy) as a stand alone therapeutic/coaching model. This means that approved practitioners can now be professionally…
CPD for PCW skills development
Continual professional development is the best way to develop and integrate PCW skills. The model is constantly being upgraded and refined, so the learning is an ongoing process. The biggest challenge in teaching the model is to point out that…
Certifications in Provocative Therapy?
If you see anyone trying to issue certifications in Frank Farrelly’s classic Provocative Therapy, such certifications are bogus and you are being scammed! Here Frank clearly states his wishes Since Frank’s passing there are some scammers who seem to believe…
Why too much focusing on past events is a mistake…
Over the years, Frank Farrelly used to stay at my house for an average of 3–4 weeks each year while he was running training sessionsin Europe. He would often say, “Hey Nick, any room at the inn?” Of course, we…
Understanding the Provocative Change Works Model
I have been developing the Provocative Change Works model since 2006 after first meeting Frank Farrelly two years earlier in 2004. Provocative Therapy was the spark to create the PCW model, but the PCW model is more refined and multi…
PCW Foundations Course
Provocative Change Works PCW Foundations Training June 2026 Learn the core provocative skills directly from Nick Kemp, creator of the PCW model, across four live online modules filled with demos, discussion, group exercises, and live one-to-one work. Live English-speaking training…
Community matters and community learning
Provocative Change Works is now an established insurable model and has been showcased across the globe. The PCW community is a key part of the model’s development. To quote an old Japanese proverb “No one of us is smarter than…