PsySSA

PsySSA

5/20/2025, 2:46:26 PM

As health professionals, it is not only incumbent on us to be role models of ethical behaviour and safeguard human rights, but to also to help build ethical and humane workplaces. This is after all where most working adults spend the bulk of their productive time. To enable positive outcomes, we need to upskill health care professionals in diagnosis and prognosis of toxic workplaces. We look at this topic through 3 lenses: individual, team and the organisation. Defn: Toxic behaviour is behaviour that is harmful to an organization, including either its property, reputation, or people. Toxic by its very nature implies that this behaviour is both contagious and bad for others. Prof Dylan’s Minors team showed that if someone is influenced by toxic colleagues, that person is then 50% more likely to become toxic, too. One Cornerstone On Demand report found that good employees were 54 % more likely to leave when forced to deal with a toxic co-worker. 🔗 More info: https://www.psyssa.com/de-toxify-our-workplaces-june-2025/ Advertisement Disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement. The content, views, and claims expressed are those of the advertiser and do not reflect those of PsySSA. PsySSA remains an independent, non-partisan organisation committed to ethical standards, social justice, and professional integrity. Want to advertise with us? Email [email protected].

PsySSA

5/20/2025, 1:28:01 PM

🧠 WORKSHOP 5 | 2 Weeks to Go! 📅 04 June 2025 | 🕕 18:00 SAST 📚 1 Ethics & 1 General CPD Point Assessing Criminal Capacity in Children & Adolescents This workshop unpacks the statutory position on children aged 12–14 in conflict with the law, focusing on the doli incapax presumption, court expectations of psychologists and psychiatrists, and the impact of adolescent brain development. We’ll explore current assessment approaches and the challenges in practice, with space for discussion and Q&A. 🔗 Register here: psyssa.com/events/workshops/2025-workshops #PsySSA #ChildJustice #CriminalCapacity #ForensicPsychology #CPD #SouthAfricanPsychology

PsySSA

5/23/2025, 11:52:31 AM

📢 Hot off the press! The latest HPCSA eBulletin (23 May 2025) is now live on the PsySSA website! 🗞️ From board nominations to CPD opportunities at the upcoming Stakeholder Engagement in Cape Town, this edition is packed with essential updates for practitioners across the health professions. 🔗 Read it here: https://www.psyssa.com/health-professions-council-of-south-africa-ebulletin-23-may-2025/ 👥 Stay informed. Stay engaged. #PsySSA #HPCSA #HealthProfessions #eBulletin #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment

PsySSA

5/21/2025, 9:16:03 AM

⏳ Hours to go!🕕 Are you ready for the Psychology Board Exam Preparation Workshop? Join us online this evening as we dive into strategies, tips, and insights to boost your confidence for the board exam! 🧠📘 🗓️ Today: 21 May 2025 🕕 Time: 18:00–20:00 💻 Platform: Zoom Let’s prepare together and thrive in psychology! 🌱 Don’t miss out – it’s almost time! 🔗 Register here: https://www.psyssa.com/board-exam-preparation-workshop-21-may-2025/ #PsychologyWorkshop #BoardExamPrep #PsySSA #FuturePsychologist #MentalHealthMatters

PsySSA

5/15/2025, 12:21:32 PM

🎥 Recording Now Available! Psychology Career Compass Series – Part 2 Exploring Alternative Psychology Pathways Beyond Traditional Routes PsySSA is excited to share the recording of Part 2 of our Psychology Career Compass Series, held on 8 May 2025. This session explores non-traditional career options for psychology grads—especially those navigating life after Honours or unsuccessful programme placements. 🎓 Ideal for students, graduates & early-career professionals! Learn how psychology skills apply in: 🔹 UX & Design 🔹 Behavioural Science 🔹 Digital Marketing 🔹 Corporate Training 🔹 Research & Innovation …and more! 📺 Watch Part 2: https://www.psyssa.com/the-psychology-career-compass-series-part-2-recording-out-now/ 📺 Missed Part 1? https://www.psyssa.com/the-psychology-career-compass-series-part-1-recording-out-now/ #PsySSA #CareerCompass #PsychologyCareers #AlternativePathways

PsySSA

5/22/2025, 9:25:51 AM

⏰ Hours to go! DBT Immersion 2025 – Cape Town kicks off tomorrow! The excitement is real! Ready to level up your DBT skills? Join Werner Teichert and the South African DBT Institute for an in-person training experience designed to equip you with practical strategies and real-world tools. 📍 Cape Town: 23–24 May 📍 Durban: 26–27 May 📍 Johannesburg: 30–31 May 🎓 Earn up to 56 CPD Points 📚 Includes free access to the DBT Level 1 Library (worth 40 CPD points) 💼 PsySSA Members pay only R6000 🚨 Limited spots available – secure yours now! 👉 Register: hthttps://www.psyssa.com/psyssa-dbt-immersion-south-african-tour-2025-2/ #DBTImmersion2025 #PsySSA #DBTTraining #CPD #CapeTownPsychology #MentalHealthMatters #TherapistTools #SouthAfricanPsychology

PsySSA

5/26/2025, 7:40:47 AM

⌛*Hours to go! Have you registered?* 🩺 SAACP Webinar: The Role of Counselling Psychologists in Health Care Settings 📅 Monday, 26 May 2025 🕔 17:00–19:00 | 🎓 1 General CPD Point 💻 Online via Zoom Join SAACP for a powerful discussion on expanding the role of Counselling Psychologists beyond traditional settings into health care systems. Hear from professionals working in the field and explore how CPs can shape accessible, inclusive mental health care. 🎯 Perfect for professionals and students passionate about transformative practice. 🔗 Register now: https://www.psyssa.com/saacp-webinar-the-role-of-counselling-psychologists-in-health-care-settings-26-may-2025/ #PsySSA #SAACP #CounsellingPsychology #MentalHealthMatters

PsySSA

5/23/2025, 1:26:06 PM

📬 The latest PsySSA Mailer is here – and it’s packed! Mark your calendar – these are the events you won’t want to miss: 🎓 Webinar | From Thesis to Publication 🗓 11 June 2025 | 18:00–20:00 In honour of Youth Month, Dr Nick Malherbe will guide early-career scholars through the essentials of academic publishing. 🌍 DBT South African Tour 2025 ✅ Cape Town ✔️ 📍 Next stop: Durban! Ready to deepen your DBT practice? Book your spot today. 🎤 Upcoming Society Events: 🗓 26 May – SAACP Webinar 🗓 27 May – RCP Meet-and-Greet 🗓 29 May – TVD EMDR Intro 🗓 04 June – PsySSA Workshop 5 (Earn 1 Ethics & 1 General CPD Point!) 🎟️ 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress 📢 Early bird registration now open until 30 June! Be part of the conversation shaping the future of psychology. 📖 Catch it all here: 👉 https://mailchi.mp/psyssa/may-2025week4 #PsySSA #PsychologyEvents #DBTTraining #AcademicPublishing #YouthMonth #CPD #SAcongress2025 #SouthAfricanPsychology

PsySSA

5/17/2025, 7:39:01 AM

🏳️‍🌈 PsySSA stands in solidarity this #IDAHOBIT2025 🏳️‍⚧️ Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we reflect on “The Power of Communities” to both harm and heal. In a world where queer lives are too often marginalised, our work as psychologists and mental health practitioners must centre human rights, care, and collective dignity. We call on all communities — professional, personal, and imagined — to stand up against stigma and prejudice. Together, we can build spaces where all people, regardless of their identity, can thrive. 🌍 Read more about how we can reimagine community and our role in challenging discrimination in this powerful piece by PsySSA’s Sexuality and Gender Division: 🔗 https://www.psyssa.com/psyssa-supports-the-international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia-idahobit-2025/ #LGBTQIA #IDAHOBIT #QueerRights #PsySSA #MentalHealthMatters #SocialJustice #GenderDiversity #CommunityPower

PsySSA

5/15/2025, 10:06:30 AM

🎥 Recording Now Available! Missed our recent webinar? Catch up on “Integrating through Narrative: An Introduction to Narrative Exposure Therapy for Trauma-Focused Care,” hosted by PsySSA’s Trauma and Violence Division and presented by Mr Barry Viljoen. Gain valuable insights into Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)—a trauma-focused approach that uses narrative to support healing. 🔗 Watch here: https://www.psyssa.com/tvd-webinar-integrating-through-narrative-an-introduction-to-narrative-exposure-therapy-for-trauma-focused-care-recording-out-now/ #PsySSA #TraumaCare #NarrativeTherapy #NET #CPDWebinar #MentalHealth #PsychologyInPractice