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PsySSA advances South African psychology as a science and profession of global stature and promotes psychological praxis as relevant, proactive and responsive to societal needs and well-being.
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๐ง Menโs Health Month 2025 This June, PsySSA joins the call to action in advancing meaningful support for menโs mental health in South Africa. Explore two powerful contributions from the Division for Research and Methodology (DRM) and the South African Society for Clinical Psychology (SASCP), featuring critical reflections and community-based interventions that challenge stigma and foster healing. ๐ Read Executive Committee member Omphile Rammopoโs compelling take on masculinity, vulnerability, and culturally grounded therapeutic practice. ๐ค Discover the transformative work of Brotherโs Keeper SA, a growing support network offering safe spaces for men to speak, grow, and heal. Letโs move beyond awarenessโtoward action, care, and change. ๐ Read more: https://www.psyssa.com/mens-mental-month-2025/ #MensMentalHealthMonth #PsySSA #MentalHealthMatters #MasculinitiesInContext #DRM #SASCP #BrothersKeeperSA #PsychologyForSocialJustice


*Hours to go!* ๐ข DRM Webinar Alert! Reflections on a Decade of Research in Test Construction Join the PsySSA Division for Research and Methodology (DRM) and Prof Erica Munnik as she reflects on her inspiring journey โ from psychometrist in primary health, to clinical psychologist, to academic and researcher. Discover how her experiences shaped her passion for test development and its impact in educational and clinical settings. ๐ง ๐ ๐๏ธ Date: 19 June 2025 ๐ Time: 12h00โ13h00 ๐ป Platform: MS Teams โ ๐ Join the webinar: ๐ https://www.psyssa.com/drm-webinar-reflections-on-a-decade-of-research-in-test-construction/ #PsySSA #DRM #Webinar #TestConstruction #PsychologyResearch #ProfEricaMunnik #PsychologyInSA #PsySSAEvents


๐ฃ CPD Deadline Approaching โ Stay Compliant with PsyCPD! The HPCSA deadline for CPD compliance is 30 June 2025. Are you ready? PsyCPD is your gateway to Continuing Professional Development โ created with South African psychology professionals in mind. ๐๐ โจ What PsyCPD Offers: โ A CPD Accredited Articles Library โ Up to 23 General and 3 Ethics CPD Points โ Easy-to-use format: read an article, complete a questionnaire, earn points ๐ HPCSA requires 25 Clinical + 5 Ethics CPD points per 12-month cycle. Each point is valid for 12 months from the date of completion. โ ๏ธ Not compliant yet? You still have time โ avoid penalties by using PsyCPD to catch up before 30 June 2025. ๐ Start earning your CPD points today: https://www.psyssa.com/membership/psycpd/ ๐ Prefer live learning? Join our CPD-accredited events, including our 7th CPD workshop and other exciting sessions coming up this week! ๐ Check the full list of upcoming events here: https://linktr.ee/PsySSA #PsyCPD #HPCSA #CPDCompliance #June2025Deadline


๐ *10 Days to Go โ Early Bird Closes Soon!* 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress! ๐ง Take advantage of exclusive discounted ratesโavailable only until 30 June 2025. This is your chance to be part of one of the most anticipated events in the psychology calendar at a reduced cost. ๐๏ธ Secure your spot today: https://www.psyssa.com/events/psyssa-congress/psyssa-congress-2025/registration/ Letโs shape the future of psychologyโtogether. #PsySSA2025 #29thCongress #EarlyBird


๐ฃ Final Hours to Register! Time is almost up โ registration for the 8th Southern African Studentsโ Psychology Conference closes today, 20 June 2025! ๐ง Theme: Healing Inter-and-Transgenerational Trauma: A Place for Psychology in Africaโs Future ๐ Venue: UNISA, Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria ๐ Dates: 8โ10 July 2025 Join fellow students, scholars, and changemakers committed to psychologyโs role in healing historical injustices and shaping a just, inclusive African future. ๐ Secure your place now: https://www.psyssa.com/events/8th-southern-african-students-psychology-conference/registration/ #SASPC2025 #PsychologyStudentsSA #PsySSA #TransformingPsychology #HealingGenerations #AfricaPsychologyFuture #UNISA


๐ง PsySSA June 2025 Updates โ Donโt Miss Out! Weโre excited to share a packed month of opportunities for psychology professionals and students ๐ ๐ Workshop 7: Scholarly Writing & Publishing ๐๏ธ 25 June 2025 | 18:00โ20:00 โ Only 8 days to go! Sharpen your writing and navigate academic publishing with confidence. ๐ก NEW: ACT for Anxiety & Depression Training Coming soon with Werner Teichert โ evidence-based, practical tools for your practice. ๐ PsySSA Congress 2025 ๐ Early Bird ends 30 June ๐๏ธ Lock in your discounted rate + preferred accommodation near the venue! ๐ Programme drops this week! ๐ 8th Southern African Studentsโ Psychology Conference ๐ UNISA, Pretoria | 8โ10 July 2025 ๐๏ธ Registration extended to 20 June! Theme: Healing Inter- and Transgenerational Trauma ๐ Also happening this month: * DRM Webinar โ 19 June * PiPS POPIA Workshop โ 24 June * CPD compliance deadline โ 30 June * PsySSA Awards โ Nominate by 8 August * SAACP Mentorship Programme & PiPS Survey โ Now open! ๐ฒ All event links now in one place! ๐ Tap here: https://linktr.ee/PsySSA #PsySSA #CPD #PsychologyEvents #SouthAfricanPsychology #MentalHealth #StudentPsychology


๐ฃ *7 Days to Go!* ๐ Ready to elevate your academic writing and publishing skills? Join us for *Workshop 7* of the PsySSA 2025 Workshop Series: *Enhancing Your Scholarly Writing and Academic Publishing* ๐๏ธ *25 June | ๐ 18:00โ20:00 | ๐ป Online* ๐ Earn *2 General CPD Points* ๐ฐ *R400 for Members | R800 for Non-Members* Featuring expert presenters: ๐น Prof Anthony Pillay ๐น Prof Kobus Maree ๐น Prof Sumaya Laher ๐น Ms Anne Kramers-Olen ๐ Register now: https://www.psyssa.com/events/workshops/2025-workshops Letโs sharpen those scholarly skills together! #AcademicPublishing #ScholarlyWriting #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PsychologyZA #WorkshopSeries #ResearchMatters


๐ข Youth Day 2025 On 16 June, PsySSA & its Student Division commemorates Youth Day by spotlighting the urgent need to prepare South Africaโs youth for a rapidly evolving world of work. This campaign calls for equipping young people with relevant, adaptable, and future-ready skills โ empowering them to participate meaningfully in the economy and contribute to a more just, inclusive society. ๐ก The future belongs to the empowered. ๐ Learn more and read the full campaign here: https://www.psyssa.com/youth-day-2025 #YouthDay2025 #PsySSAYouth #SkillsForTheFuture #EmpowerTheYouth #SocialJustice


โณ Hours to go!๐ 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! ๐ง ๐ ๐๏ธ Today: 21 May 2025 ๐ Time: 18:00โ20:00 ๐ป Platform: Zoom Letโs prepare together and thrive in psychology! ๐ฑ Donโt miss out โ itโs almost time! ๐ Register here: https://www.psyssa.com/board-exam-preparation-workshop-21-may-2025/ #PsychologyWorkshop #BoardExamPrep #PsySSA #FuturePsychologist #MentalHealthMatters


โฐ Hours to go! DBT Immersion 2025 โ 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. ๐ Cape Town: 23โ24 May ๐ Durban: 26โ27 May ๐ Johannesburg: 30โ31 May ๐ Earn up to 56 CPD Points ๐ Includes free access to the DBT Level 1 Library (worth 40 CPD points) ๐ผ PsySSA Members pay only R6000 ๐จ Limited spots available โ secure yours now! ๐ Register: hthttps://www.psyssa.com/psyssa-dbt-immersion-south-african-tour-2025-2/ #DBTImmersion2025 #PsySSA #DBTTraining #CPD #CapeTownPsychology #MentalHealthMatters #TherapistTools #SouthAfricanPsychology
