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PsySSA Commemorates Hospice Week

PsySSA Commemorates Hospice Week

by | May 5, 2026 | Climate, Environment and Psychology (CEP), Community & Social Psychology Division (CaSP), Mental Health Advocacy, Mental Health Calendar, The South African Society for Clinical Psychology (SASCP)

PsySSA Commemorates Hospice Week

 

During Hospice Week, PsySSA brings together reflections from its Divisions: CEPS, CaSP and SASCP to honour the role of compassionate, person-centred care at the end of life.

Hospice and palliative care are not only about managing physical symptoms – they are about supporting the psychological, emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions of being human. Across the lifespan, individuals, families, and caregivers are called to navigate complex experiences of loss, grief, meaning-making, and transition.

In a society shaped by inequality and diverse cultural understandings of death and dying, hospice care calls us to centre humanity, connection, and ethical responsibility.

This collection invites reflection on how we accompany one another through life’s most vulnerable moments – with compassion, presence, and care.

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PsySSA Commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work

PsySSA Commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work

by | Apr 28, 2026 | Climate, Environment and Psychology (CEP), Health Psychology (HP), Mental Health Advocacy, Mental Health Calendar

PsySSA Commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work

 

Today, PsySSA joins the global community in recognising the importance of creating safe, healthy, and dignified working environments for all.

Through contributions from our Climate, Environment and Psychology Division (CEPD) and Health Psychology Division (HPD), we highlight both the lived realities of waste reclaimers in South Africa and broader approaches to promoting safety and wellbeing in the workplace. The CEPD visuals foreground the critical yet often overlooked conditions faced by waste reclaimers, while the HPD contribution (featured in the final graphic) emphasises the importance of supportive work cultures, communication, and psychosocial wellbeing.

Safety and health at work extend beyond formal employment spaces. They include the right to protection, respect, fair conditions, and access to supportive systems for all workers — including those in informal sectors.

As psychology professionals, we are called to promote wellbeing by advocating for inclusive policies, fostering supportive work cultures, and recognising the structural factors that shape health and safety outcomes.

Let us continue to centre dignity, equity, and social justice in how we understand and respond to work and wellbeing.

PsySSA Commemorates World Autism Awareness Day 2026

PsySSA Commemorates World Autism Awareness Day 2026

by | Apr 2, 2026 | Division for Research and Methodology (DRM), Division of Registered Counsellors and Psychometrists (RCP), Mental Health Advocacy, Mental Health Calendar

PsySSA Commemorates World Autism Awareness Day 2026

 

On World Autism Awareness Day, PsySSA brings together contributions from the Division for Research and Methodology (DRM) and the Registered Counsellors and Psychometrists (RCP) to deepen understanding of autism across contexts.

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference – shaped not only by individual experiences, but also by the environments, systems, and relationships that surround each person. These contributions highlight the importance of:

  • Challenging persistent myths and misconceptions
  • Recognising diverse ways of communicating, learning, and relating
  • Understanding the links between sensory experiences, anxiety, and emotional regulation
  • Supporting caregivers, educators, and practitioners with practical, evidence-informed strategies

In the South African context, meaningful awareness must move beyond information toward inclusion, accessibility, and dignity – ensuring that autistic individuals are supported across the lifespan, in schools, families, workplaces, and communities.

This collection invites us to reflect, learn, and act – centering lived experience and strengthening compassionate, contextually relevant care.

 

Health Psychology Podcast: Recognising the Role and Importance of Palliative Care

Health Psychology Podcast: Recognising the Role and Importance of Palliative Care

by | Mar 31, 2026 | Divisions, Health Psychology (HP)

EPISODE 31

Health Psychology Division Podcasts

 

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Part 1: Health Psychology Podcast: Recognising the Role and Importance of Palliative Care

by Ms Susan Sander | Part 1

Part 2: Health Psychology Podcast: Recognising the Role and Importance of Palliative Care

by Ms Susan Sander | Part 2

Ms Sander is a registered counsellor in private practice, with a keen interest in the connection between physical and mental health. She works in both public and private sectors as part of two multidisciplinary palliative care teams in Stellenbosch and at Tygerberg Hospital. Through her work, Ms Sander has developed extensive experience and a deep understanding of the importance of accessible mental health support for individuals and their families facing life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
Congratulations! 2026 American Psychological Foundation (APF) Theodore Blau Early Career Award Recipient

Congratulations! 2026 American Psychological Foundation (APF) Theodore Blau Early Career Award Recipient

by | Mar 31, 2026 | Sexuality and Gender Division (SGD)

Congratulations to Dr Cornelius J Victor

The Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) warmly congratulates Dr Cornelius J Victor on being selected as a recipient of the 2026 American Psychological Foundation (APF) Theodore Blau Early Career Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Clinical Psychology.

Dr Victor has been an active contributor within PsySSA, serving on the Executive Committee of the Sexuality and Gender Division (SGD) and playing a key role in the African LGBTQIA+ Human Rights Project. His work reflects a strong commitment to advancing inclusive, socially responsive psychological practice.

This prestigious international recognition highlights both his individual contributions and the broader impact of South African psychology on the global stage.

We celebrate this outstanding achievement and wish him continued success in his work and leadership.

About Dr Cornelius Victor

Dr Cornelius (Niel) Victor is a Clinical and Research Psychologist whose work spans psychotherapy, supervision, training, and consultation. His practice is grounded in evidence-based, inclusive, and affirming approaches, with a strong commitment to creating therapeutic spaces where individuals feel safe, respected, and able to explore their experiences meaningfully.

Dr Niel Victor is a founding member of the PsySSA Sexuality and Gender Division African LGBTQIA+ Human Rights project, co-led the development of the original PsySSA affirmative practice guidelines and remains a very active member thereof.

He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of South Africa (UNISA), with research focused on psychologists’ competence in affirming sexually diverse clients in the South African context. He also holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (UNISA, with distinction) and a Master’s degree in Research Psychology from the University of Pretoria. Dr Victor is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as both a Clinical and Research Psychologist.