Building a Unified, Relevant, and Responsive Psychology
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Embark on a transformative journey with PsySSA and the South African DBT Institute. We invite you to unlock the potential of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Level 1 through our collaborative workshop. Join us as we explore the core principles and techniques of DBT.
Counselling psychology in South Africa has recently emerged from a tumultuous period, stemming from regulatory efforts in 2011, which negatively impacted on the profession’s status and viability. While the definition and scope of counselling psychology arguably demonstrate improvements in aligning with global practices, concerns persist surrounding the work opportunities and professional experiences of counselling psychologists, particularly those in the early stages of their careers.
In this workshop, we aim to contribute to discussions surrounding the pivotal role of counselling psychologists in South Africa. We will present the latest national data pertaining to the counselling psychologist workforce, elucidating some of the major challenges, support needs, and opportunities that these professionals encounter. Based on the most recent data, our objective is to offer actionable recommendations at multiple levels, contributing to the advancement and enhancement of the field. This is particularly important considering the forthcoming contentious implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) system.
Date: 6 March 2024 at 18:00-20:00
Just over five years ago, the PsySSA Practice Guidelines for Working with Sexually and Gender Diverse People were published. This landmark document has had a significant impact on the LGBTQIA+ field, influencing psychology, trans healthcare, public health, and global health sectors. The PsySSA African LGBTI+ Human Rights Project, spearheaded by the Sexuality and Gender Division (SGD), is in the process of revising these guidelines to reflect the latest developments in the field. A crucial component of this revision is the contribution from psychology professionals. Your insights and experiences are invaluable to ensuring that the revised guidelines reflect the latest advancements and best practices in the field.
We are particularly interested in receiving feedback on:
Your expertise and input will significantly contribute to the comprehensive and meaningful update of these guidelines, ultimately benefiting professionals and the communities we serve.
To share your insights, please complete our brief survey, which includes five targeted questions designed to gather your valuable feedback.
To participate, please visit: https://forms.gle/w5rECa9ZpABeC8At9
Responses are requested by 20 February 2024.