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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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π§ Menβs Health Month 2025 This June, PsySSA joins the call to action in advancing meaningful support for menβs 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. π Read Executive Committee member Omphile Rammopoβs compelling take on masculinity, vulnerability, and culturally grounded therapeutic practice. π€ Discover the transformative work of Brotherβs Keeper SA, a growing support network offering safe spaces for men to speak, grow, and heal. Letβs move beyond awarenessβtoward action, care, and change. π Read more: https://www.psyssa.com/mens-mental-month-2025/ #MensMentalHealthMonth #PsySSA #MentalHealthMatters #MasculinitiesInContext #DRM #SASCP #BrothersKeeperSA #PsychologyForSocialJustice
*Hours to go!* π’ 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 β 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. π§ π ποΈ Date: 19 June 2025 π Time: 12h00β13h00 π» Platform: MS Teams β π Join the webinar: π https://www.psyssa.com/drm-webinar-reflections-on-a-decade-of-research-in-test-construction/ #PsySSA #DRM #Webinar #TestConstruction #PsychologyResearch #ProfEricaMunnik #PsychologyInSA #PsySSAEvents
π£ CPD Deadline Approaching β 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 β created with South African psychology professionals in mind. ππ β¨ What PsyCPD Offers: β A CPD Accredited Articles Library β Up to 23 General and 3 Ethics CPD Points β Easy-to-use format: read an article, complete a questionnaire, earn points π HPCSA requires 25 Clinical + 5 Ethics CPD points per 12-month cycle. Each point is valid for 12 months from the date of completion. β οΈ Not compliant yet? You still have time β avoid penalties by using PsyCPD to catch up before 30 June 2025. π Start earning your CPD points today: https://www.psyssa.com/membership/psycpd/ π Prefer live learning? Join our CPD-accredited events, including our 7th CPD workshop and other exciting sessions coming up this week! π Check the full list of upcoming events here: https://linktr.ee/PsySSA #PsyCPD #HPCSA #CPDCompliance #June2025Deadline
π *10 Days to Go β Early Bird Closes Soon!* 29th Annual South African Psychology Congress! π§ Take advantage of exclusive discounted ratesβavailable 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. ποΈ Secure your spot today: https://www.psyssa.com/events/psyssa-congress/psyssa-congress-2025/registration/ Letβs shape the future of psychologyβtogether. #PsySSA2025 #29thCongress #EarlyBird
π£ Final Hours to Register! Time is almost up β registration for the 8th Southern African Studentsβ Psychology Conference closes today, 20 June 2025! π§ Theme: Healing Inter-and-Transgenerational Trauma: A Place for Psychology in Africaβs Future π Venue: UNISA, Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria π Dates: 8β10 July 2025 Join fellow students, scholars, and changemakers committed to psychologyβs role in healing historical injustices and shaping a just, inclusive African future. π Secure your place now: https://www.psyssa.com/events/8th-southern-african-students-psychology-conference/registration/ #SASPC2025 #PsychologyStudentsSA #PsySSA #TransformingPsychology #HealingGenerations #AfricaPsychologyFuture #UNISA
π§ PsySSA June 2025 Updates β Donβt Miss Out! Weβre excited to share a packed month of opportunities for psychology professionals and students π π Workshop 7: Scholarly Writing & Publishing ποΈ 25 June 2025 | 18:00β20:00 β Only 8 days to go! Sharpen your writing and navigate academic publishing with confidence. π‘ NEW: ACT for Anxiety & Depression Training Coming soon with Werner Teichert β evidence-based, practical tools for your practice. π PsySSA Congress 2025 π Early Bird ends 30 June ποΈ Lock in your discounted rate + preferred accommodation near the venue! π Programme drops this week! π 8th Southern African Studentsβ Psychology Conference π UNISA, Pretoria | 8β10 July 2025 ποΈ Registration extended to 20 June! Theme: Healing Inter- and Transgenerational Trauma π Also happening this month: * DRM Webinar β 19 June * PiPS POPIA Workshop β 24 June * CPD compliance deadline β 30 June * PsySSA Awards β Nominate by 8 August * SAACP Mentorship Programme & PiPS Survey β Now open! π² All event links now in one place! π Tap here: https://linktr.ee/PsySSA #PsySSA #CPD #PsychologyEvents #SouthAfricanPsychology #MentalHealth #StudentPsychology
π£ *7 Days to Go!* π 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* ποΈ *25 June | π 18:00β20:00 | π» Online* π Earn *2 General CPD Points* π° *R400 for Members | R800 for Non-Members* Featuring expert presenters: πΉ Prof Anthony Pillay πΉ Prof Kobus Maree πΉ Prof Sumaya Laher πΉ Ms Anne Kramers-Olen π Register now: https://www.psyssa.com/events/workshops/2025-workshops Letβs sharpen those scholarly skills together! #AcademicPublishing #ScholarlyWriting #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PsychologyZA #WorkshopSeries #ResearchMatters
π’ Youth Day 2025 On 16 June, PsySSA & its Student Division commemorates Youth Day by spotlighting the urgent need to prepare South Africaβs youth for a rapidly evolving world of work. This campaign calls for equipping young people with relevant, adaptable, and future-ready skills β empowering them to participate meaningfully in the economy and contribute to a more just, inclusive society. π‘ The future belongs to the empowered. π Learn more and read the full campaign here: https://www.psyssa.com/youth-day-2025 #YouthDay2025 #PsySSAYouth #SkillsForTheFuture #EmpowerTheYouth #SocialJustice
β³ Hours to go!π 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! π§ π ποΈ Today: 21 May 2025 π Time: 18:00β20:00 π» Platform: Zoom Letβs prepare together and thrive in psychology! π± Donβt miss out β itβs almost time! π Register here: https://www.psyssa.com/board-exam-preparation-workshop-21-may-2025/ #PsychologyWorkshop #BoardExamPrep #PsySSA #FuturePsychologist #MentalHealthMatters
β° Hours to go! DBT Immersion 2025 β 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. π Cape Town: 23β24 May π Durban: 26β27 May π Johannesburg: 30β31 May π Earn up to 56 CPD Points π Includes free access to the DBT Level 1 Library (worth 40 CPD points) πΌ PsySSA Members pay only R6000 π¨ Limited spots available β secure yours now! π Register: hthttps://www.psyssa.com/psyssa-dbt-immersion-south-african-tour-2025-2/ #DBTImmersion2025 #PsySSA #DBTTraining #CPD #CapeTownPsychology #MentalHealthMatters #TherapistTools #SouthAfricanPsychology