The 25th Annual Psychology Congress Announcement

Celebrating 25 years of PsySSA

PsySSA is proud to announce that the 25th Annual Psychology Congress will be hosted at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg from 2 to 6 September 2019. Watch this space – PsySSA will be revealing the theme shortly.  Do not miss your chance to submit scholarly and practice-oriented presentations, research posters and symposia.

Launch of the African Journal of Psychological Assessment

Last week the African Journal of Psychological Assessment (AJOPA) was launched at the 24th Annual Psychology Congress, 12 September 2018.

AJOPA focuses on original research studies, theoretical papers, test reviews and methods papers in the areas of psychometrics and psychological assessment. Manuscripts must demonstrate a clear contribution to  contribution the field and to be relevant to the African context. Published in partnership with AOSIS, AJOPA is fully open access and charges no article processing fees (APC’s).

The AJOPA Launch Video

Congress 2018: PsySSA Live Mobi App

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  • Programme – view the programme and sessions for each day
  • Speakers – view the plenary speakers and their biographies
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5 Days until the 24th Annual Psychology Congress

This comprehensive programme includes a wide range of scholarly and practice-oriented presentations that are certain to interest all psychology professionals and students from the African continent and the rest of the world.

Pre-Congress Workshops

Book your spot for the Pre-Congress Workshops now!

The pre-congress workshops comprise a full-day (morning and afternoon session) of diverse, practical workshops prior to the formal commencement of the 24th Annual Psychology Congress (#MAMELA2018).

The pre-congress workshops will take place on Tuesday, 11th September 2018 at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg.

CEU Points

Congress 2018: The Final Countdown

15 Days Until the 24th Annual Psychology Congress

This comprehensive programme includes a wide range of scholarly and practice-oriented presentations that are certain to interest all psychology professionals and students from the African continent and the rest of the world.

Pre-Congress Workshops

Book your spot for the Pre-Congress Workshops now!

The pre-congress workshops comprise a full-day (morning and afternoon session) of diverse, practical workshops prior to the formal commencement of the 24th Annual Psychology Congress (#MAMELA2018).

The pre-congress workshops will take place on Tuesday, 11th September 2018 at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg.

CEU Points

PsySSA Congress 2018: CEU Points

PsySSA is pleased to announce that the 24th Annual Psychology Congress has been awarded with 20 CEUs.

Congress: 13 General CEU points and 7  Ethics CEU points

In addition to the Congress, delegates may choose to attend pre-congress workshops for additional CEUs.

Workshops:

  • Forensic psychology practice in criminal law – 3 Ethics points

The other five workshops are allocated 3 general CEU points each.

  • African centered healing/ psychotherapy: Reflections on theory and practice
  • Adaptation and validation of the Raven’s Progressive Matrices (SA edition)
  • Using online technology in your psychotherapy practice: Practical tips to get the most out of online technology and manage the potential risks
  • Entrepreneurial skills for registered psychological practitioners
  • Addressing trauma in the body, not the mind, through play and words