Psychological Society of South Africa
A Global Partner in Organised Psychology
PsySSA was formed in January 1994, uniting the various bodies that existed until then. PsySSA was structured as a transformed entity to deal with the fast-changing dispensation and speaks authoritatively on behalf of the discipline on matters concerning the mental health and psychosocial 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.
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2022 Workshop Series
PsySSA’s online workshop series.
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2022 Workshop Series
Upcoming Workshop: The serious issue of assessing children’s criminal capacity
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The serious issue of assessing children's criminal capacity
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PsySSA Workshop Series 2022: Workshop 4: The serious issue of assessing children’s criminal capacity
PsySSA Workshop Series 2022
Workshop 4: The serious issue of assessing children’s criminal capacity
PsySSA Workshop Series 2022: Workshop 3: The Complexities of Trauma: Conceptual Considerations and Treatment Realities for Practitioners in South Africa
PsySSA Workshop Series 2022
The Complexities of Trauma: Conceptual Considerations and Treatment Realities for Practitioners in South Africa
PsySSA Workshop Series 2022: Workshop 3: The Complexities of Trauma: Conceptual Considerations and Treatment Realities for Practitioners in South Africa
PsySSA Workshop Series 2022
The Complexities of Trauma: Conceptual Considerations and Treatment Realities for Practitioners in South Africa
POSTPONED: PsySSA Workshop Series 2022: Workshop 2: The Complexities of Trauma: Conceptual Considerations and Treatment Realities for Practitioners in South Africa
PsySSA Workshop Series 2022
POSTPONED: The Complexities of Trauma: Conceptual Considerations and Treatment Realities for Practitioners in South Africa
PsySSA Workshop Series 2022: Workshop 2: POPI for Psychology Professionals
PsySSA Workshop Series 2022
Workshop 2: POPI for Psychology Professionals
PsySSA Workshop Series 2022: Workshop 1: Sexual consent among young adults: a moment or a movement?
PsySSA Workshop Series 2022
Workshop 1: Sexual consent among young adults: a moment or a movement?
2022 Webinar Series
PsySSA’s online webinar series.
2022 Webinar Series
PsySSA is pleased to announce that it will again host an exciting webinar series in 2022.
Facing the Future with Psychology: Perspectives, Praxes and People
Online presence
PsySSA provides a range of online CEU opportunies and our presence on the world wide web have grown substantially over the last couple of years. Our Webinar series, Workshop Series, and PsyCast are our flagship online media outputs and available to both PsySSA members but also interested individuals.
Membership and PsySSA Structures
PsySSA is governed by a Council and Executive Committee that are democratically elected. The Society is comprised of Divisions, Interest Groups, Branches, Standing Committees and Affiliates
Membership
The Society is delighted to declare that, in lieu of on the current economic climate and as a token of appreciation to our members for their continued support, PsySSA members will receive the 2022 PsySSA Membership Package at 2019’s rates! This means that there has not been an increase in our membership fees for over three years!
PsySSA Structures
Council
The PsySSA council is the highest decision-making body of the Society in between Annual General Meetings of its Membership, traditionally held every year at congress.
Presidency
The Presidency, which includes the President, President-Elect and Past President, meets on a monthly basis in preparation for the Executive Committee meetings and to consult with the Executive Director regarding the short- and long-term objectives of the Society.
Executive Committee
The Presidency, which includes the President, President-Elect and Past President, meets on a monthly basis in preparation for the Executive Committee meetings and to consult with the Executive Director regarding the short- and long-term objectives of the Society.
Standing Committees
PsySSA has 12 Standing Committees offering strategic planning, guidance, and a liaison role within the field of psychology. .
Divisions
Links to our Divisional pages are provided below.
Interest Groups
PsySSA also have 3 Interests Groups
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