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PsySSA History
The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) is the professional body representing psychologists in South Africa. PsySSA was formed in January 1994, out of various bodies then existing and representing psychology in South Africa (such as OASSA, PASA, and Psychologists against Apartheid). PsySSA, having restructured and transformed itself to deal with the changing dispensation, can speak authoritatively on behalf of the profession on matters concerning the mental-health and psycho-social well-being of all South Africans. PsySSA has since its inception been dedicated to making a significant contribution to solving the pressing human development problems in South Africa. PsySSA has dedicated its work to the reconstruction and development of post-apartheid South African society. The Society is also involved in ongoing negotiations with government and other legislative bodies to contribute to issues affecting South Africa's rapidly changing environment.
As the representative body of psychologists in the country PsySSA operates as a trade union for the profession. PsySSA negotiates with relevant bodies to increase tariffs and the representation of psychologists. PsySSA is nationally accredited to provide training and continued education courses according to the changing needs of psychologists in private practice and otherwise employed. The Society provides a valuable networking facility for all members. PsySSA provides regular referrals to psychologists listed in the PsySSA Directory of Psychologists in Private Practice. PsySSA publishes quarterly a scientific journal (South African Journal of Psychology), as well as a newsletter (PsyTalk). As a membership benefit all PsySSA members receive these publications free of charge.
PsySSA is affiliated to the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) and the International Test Commission (ITC), and has good working relations with various other international and national Psychology bodies. Furthermore, the Society has signed Memorandum of Understandings with the American Psychological Association (APA), the British Psychology Society (BPS), the Norwegian Psychological Association (NPA), the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Zimbabwean Psychological Association (ZPA), Union Psychologists' Associations of Czech Republic (UPA), Hellenic Psychological Society-Association of Greek Psychologists (HPS-AGP), Jordanian of Psychological Association (JPA), Psychological Association of Namibia (PAN), National Academy of Psychology-India (NAoP-India), Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), Swedish Psychological Association (SPA) as well as the Chinese Psychological Society (CPS). The Society regularly liaises with local, national and international structures to facilitate professional development and the exchange of ideas.
The annual South African Psychology Congress hosted by PsySSA, is the highlight of the South African scientific psychological calendar, attracting academics and practitioners from all over the country and abroad.
PsySSA is comprised of Divisions, Branches, Standing Committees and Affiliates. These include:
Divisions:
Clinical, Clinical Hypnosis, Counselling, Educational, Health and Sport, Industrial, Psychometric, Research, Forensic, Neuropsychology, Student
Standing Committees:
Ethics, Equity and Redress, International Test Commission, Publications, South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), Tariffs & Private Practice Issues, Public Services Issues, International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS).
Branches:
Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Province, Western Cape
Affiliates:
South African Clinical Neuropsychology Association, Society for Student Counselling in Southern Africa, The South African Wilderness Therapy Institute, UNISA Center for Applied Psychology.
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