World Trauma Day, commemorated on 17 October, seeks to emphasise the importance of creating contexts in which people can recover and thrive following an incident of trauma.
PsySSA Commemorates PTSD Awareness Day
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Trauma and Violence Division (TVD)
TVD Workshop: Working with Boys and Men Through a Relational-Ethical Lens
Are you looking to deepen your practice with men and boys? Join Dr. Shahieda Jansen for an essential two-part series that moves beyond symptom reduction into the historical, structural, and relational heart of masculinity in the South African context.
Trauma and Violence Division (TVD) – 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
As part of the 2025 UNiTE campaign, the PsySSA Trauma and Violence Division highlights 16 key forms of digital violence and practical steps that individuals, communities, platforms and policymakers can take to keep women and girls safe online. Click here to read more
Honouring Mental Health Awareness Month with the PsySSA Trauma and Violence Division (TVD)
Honouring Mental Health Awareness Month with the PsySSA Trauma and Violence Division (TVD). The year’s theme, Mental Health in Humanitarian Crisis, reminds us that mental health care must remain at the heart of how we respond to trauma — both globally and locally. Click here to read more on contributions from TVD
Word Trauma Day – A call to highlight Psychological First Aid following trauma
World Trauma Day, commemorated on 17 October, seeks to emphasise the importance of creating contexts in which people can recover and thrive following an incident of trauma.
TVD Workshop: Practical applications of novel trauma psychotherapies
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...
PsySSA commemorates Child Protection Week (29 May – 5 June 2025)
In recognition of Child Protection Week, the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) reaffirms its commitment to the protection, empowerment, and psychological well-being of children across the nation. This year’s theme, “Every Conversation Matters”, underscores the urgent need to create safe spaces where children are seen, heard, and protected.
PsySSA invites you to engage with critical thought leadership in our featured articles by the South African Educational Psychology Society (SEPSA) and the Trauma & Violence Division (TVD). These insightful pieces highlight the psychological impact of violence and neglect on children and propose proactive, community-rooted responses rooted in ethical, evidence-based practice.
Let us continue to centre children’s voices in our professional and personal spaces, advancing PsySSA’s mission of promoting human rights, social justice, and psychological well-being for all.
Read the full articles here.
TVD Webinar: Integrating through Narrative: An Introduction to Narrative Exposure Therapy for Trauma-Focused Care – Recording Out Now!
The Trauma and Violence Division (TVD) of PsySSA is pleased to share the recording of our insightful webinar, “Integrating through Narrative: An Introduction to Narrative Exposure Therapy for Trauma-Focused Care,” presented by Mr Barry Viljoen.
TVD Webinar: A Practitioner’s Introduction to EMDR – 29 May 2025
Exploring EMDR: An Introduction for Practitioners
Join us for an insightful webinar on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — a powerful, evidence-based approach to trauma therapy.