Dr Lauren Martin is a counselling psychologist since 2014 and has worked in education for over 12 years. Lauren currently holds the role of Dean at the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP). Lauren has a deep-rooted passion for education and mental health, reflected in her PhD which focused on integrating mental health into learning and teaching practices to enhance resiliency in psychology students. Through various roles, whether Vice Chair for the Research Ethics Committee, an Academic Board member, BBBEE Committee member, or members of HELTASA or WHEN, she strives to contribute to driving positive change in psychology and society.
Recent Posts
- “Mental Health: Racism and Psychosocial Well-Being in South Africa” – Decolonising Psychology Division (DPD)
- Honouring Mental Health Awareness Month with the PsySSA Trauma and Violence Division (TVD)
- Rooted in Connection: Honouring Mental Health Awareness Month – The South African Association for Counselling Psychology (SAACP)
- Unisa Consulting Psychology Conference
- RCP Workshop – Opening Your Own Practice as a Registered Counsellor or Psychometrist
- HPD Workshop – Living positively with diabetes: The importance of mental health
- RCP Workshop – Understanding Medical Aids and ICD-10 Codes in South Africa
- SASCP Webinar – Beyond Diagnosis: Reimagining Therapy Through a Neurodiversity Lens