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TVD Workshop: Practical applications of novel trauma psychotherapies

TVD Workshop: Practical applications of novel trauma psychotherapies

by | Sep 8, 2025 | Trauma and Violence Division (TVD)

Pauli has 28 years’ experience as Counselling Psychologist in the academic and public sector as well as private practice. She is the founder and director of Paardevlei Therapy Centre and has dedicated her career to working with trauma as part of a multi-disciplinary team in private practice. Pauli has extensive international training both in the USA and Europe in the field of body-mind based psychotherapy. Her expertise includes Somatic Experiencing (SEP), Eye-Movement-Integration (EMI), Hypnotherapy, Trauma and Tension Release Exercises (TRE), Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) level 1,2 and 3 and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT & CBT). Pauli has presented on body-based therapeutic approaches at various conferences of which the most recent was at the SANOFI conference for Psychiatry in July 2022.

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75 Days to Go – Annual Psychology Congress

75 Days to Go – Annual Psychology Congress

by | Jul 31, 2025 | Annual Psychology Congress 2025

75 days to Congress. Be part of the conversation.

In clinics, classrooms, hospitals, homes, courtrooms and communities, psychologists and mental health practitioners continue to carry the work.

Some of us are early in our journey. Others have spent decades holding stories, systems, and spaces. We work in private practice, public service, universities, NGOs, schools and beyond.

This year’s Congress is a moment to pause. To come together. To take stock of what psychology is being asked to do in South Africa… and what we still hope it can become.

Under the theme “Psychology in Society and Society in Psychology”, we meet in Durban to reflect, connect, and contribute to the future of mental healthcare.

If you are part of the work, this Congress is for you.

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Final Annual Psychology Congress Programme Available Now!

Final Annual Psychology Congress Programme Available Now!

by | Jul 31, 2025 | Annual Psychology Congress 2025, Featured Content

Final Congress Programme Now Available

The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) invites delegates to view the final programme for the 2025 Annual South African Psychology Congress, themed “Psychology in Society and Society in Psychology.”

The programme reflects the diversity and depth of presentations submitted in response to this year’s call, which highlighted psychology’s relevance in addressing social challenges and strengthening mental health in our communities.

We thank the Scientific Committee, the PsySSA Office team, and the Congress Project Team for their time and effort in shaping this final version.

The programme includes a wide range of presentations and activities, such as:

  • Plenaries and Invited Dialogues on African psychology, ethics, gender, trauma, mental health, and decolonial practice.
  • AI and Psychology Sessions, including a demonstration on using Microsoft 365 Copilot and GPT tools to generate psychological insights.
  • Indigenous Healing and Psychology Panels, exploring integration of traditional and clinical practices.
  • Symposia on bereavement, adolescent mental health, conversion practices, and community-based interventions (and more).
  • HPCSA Workshops covering complaints processes, development pathways, and ethical responsibilities.
  • Roundtables on navigating community service, teaching Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and expanding psychology’s role in diverse contexts, among others.

We encourage all delegates to explore the final programme and plan their sessions accordingly.

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PsySSA Congratulates Prof Brett Bowman!

PsySSA Congratulates Prof Brett Bowman!

by | Jul 10, 2025 | PsySSA Announcements

PsySSA Congratulates Prof Brett Bowman on his appointment as the New Senior Director for Research

 

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, of the University of Witwatersrand, announced today the appointment of Professor Brett Bowman as the new Senior Director for Research, effective 1 July 2025. Professor Bowman, a Professor of Psychology and chairperson of the PsySSA Science of Psychology Standing Committee, is an NRF B-rated researcher and a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). He is a distinguished academic and teacher, well suited to this leadership role.

Since 2022, Professor Bowman has served as Head of Postgraduate Strategy in the Research and Innovation Office. Prior to this, he was Assistant Dean for Research in the Faculty of Humanities. His deep understanding of the research landscape at Wits positions him strongly to lead our efforts to advance knowledge, produce impactful research, and support the development of graduates who are ethical and globally engaged leaders.