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PsySSA Workshop Series 2023: Workshop 5

Educational Psychology: Narrative Career Counselling

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27th Annual South African Psychology Congress Registration is Now Open. Register and pay your Congress Fees on or before the 31st of July 2023 and receive the Early Bird Rate

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PsySSA Workshop Series

Featuring an exciting range of topics and conversations. 10 Workshops throughout the year. Multiple CPD opportunities. Don’t miss it.

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PsySSA Commemorates International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) – 17 May 2023

Read our article, Bathrooms as battlegrounds: Reckoning with the ‘quiet violence’ of everyday life, by Dr Jarred H Martin and Pierre Brouard

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Abstract Submissions

Submit your abstract today to be part of the largest of South African Psychology Congress! 

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PsySSA Webinar Series

The 2023 PsySSA Webinar Series aims to foster and deepen dialogues and exchanges that privilege Africa(n)-located perspectives and praxes, drawing inspiration from decolonial and indigenous psychologies in particular. The Webinar Series will engage a multiplicity of knowledges, traditions and narratives that are already reimagining psychology in alignment with the continent’s realities and priorities.

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SAJP Volume 53 Issue 1 Out Now

Featuring an Editorial by outgoing SAJP Editor, Prof Anthony Pillay (2012 – 2022), “A decade at the helm of the South African Journal of Psychology”

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Professional Indemnity Insurance

Join or renew your PsySSA membership today and receive the most cost-effective Professional Indemnity Insurance available on the market. 

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PsySSA myCPD

PsySSA CPD aims to assist Professionals manage points and ensure HPCSA compliance. At no additional cost, members are able to read through articles, answer associated questions, attain CPD Points and store Continuous Education Units (CEU) in the CPD vaults. The opportunity to obtain CPD points is also made available at PsySSA’s annual Congress.

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2023 Virtual Workshop Series

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Workshop 5: Narrative Career Counselling

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Decolonising Psychology

Educational Psychology

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Forensic Psychology

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2023 Webinar Series

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Information regarding our second webinar coming soon!

Recent posts

PsySSA Congratulates Prof Tholene Sodi!

PsySSA Congratulates Prof Tholene Sodi!

by | May 9, 2023 |

PsySSA Congratulates Prof Tholene Sodi, PsySSA past president and chair of the Awards Standing Committee, on his appointment as the Research Chair in Mental Health and Society of the University of South Africa (UNISA)!

PsySSA SGD hosts meeting of African mental health professionals

PsySSA SGD hosts meeting of African mental health professionals

by | Apr 26, 2023 | ,

On April 20-21, 2023, the Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) Sexuality and Gender Division (SGD), in collaboration with Outright International, convened an initial meeting in Johannesburg to discuss advocacy efforts against conversion practices. This event was entitled, “Meeting of minds: The role of mental health practitioners and Associations in eradicating conversion practices in Africa”.

INVITATION: 7th Ethics Conference 2023

INVITATION: 7th Ethics Conference 2023

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UNISA’s Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology invites you to attend the 7th Ethics Conference 2023

The Research Ethics Committee of the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology is pleased to present our annual Ethics Conference.
This year’s theme is: Ethics in the Digital Era
4 May 2023

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PsySSA Membership

Click here to view information on PsySSA membership, membership benefits and the fee structure. Members may also decide to join any of our 12 Divisions.

Publications

PsySSA has various publications that can be accessed by members. This includes our flagship publication, The South African Journal of Psychology (SAJP).

PsySSA Congress

The biggest event of the PsySSA calendar is our Annual Psychology Congress to be held again in October 2023, at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg.

CPD Accreditation

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Online Webinars

Initially hosted by the PsySSA Presidency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the online webinars have become an annual feature.

My CPD

Members can obtain CPD points through the SAJP and AJOPA. PsySSA CPD aims to assist members manage points and ensure HPCSA compliance.

27th Annual Psychology Congress

27th Annual South African Psychology Congress – Congress Call

by | March 29, 2023 | 27th Annual Psychology Congress | 0 Comments

2023 CONGRESS CALL Between Psychological Practice and Psychosocial Praxis: Southern Standpoints on Radical Hope and Healing We are pleased to...
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27th Annual Psychology Congress

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4 to 6 October, Emperors Palace, Johannesburg

Pre-Booking Fee Payment

09 June 2023

Abstract Submission Deadline

05 June 2023

Early Bird Fee Payment

31 July 2023

Final Cancellations

31 July 2023

Membership and PsySSA Structures

PsySSA is governed by a Council and Executive Committee that are democratically elected. The Society is comprised of Divisions, Interest Groups, Branches, Standing Committees and Affiliates

Membership

The Society is delighted to declare that, in lieu of on the current economic climate and as a token of appreciation to our members for their continued support, PsySSA members will receive the 2022 PsySSA Membership Package at 2019’s rates! This means that there has not been an increase in our membership fees for over three years!

Membership 2023

PsySSA Structures

Council

The PsySSA council is the highest decision-making body of the Society in between Annual General Meetings of its Membership, traditionally held every year at congress. 

Presidency

The Presidency, which includes the President, President-Elect and Past President, meets on a monthly basis in preparation for the Executive Committee meetings and to consult with the Executive Director regarding the short- and long-term objectives of the Society. 

Executive Committee

The Presidency, which includes the President, President-Elect and Past President, meets on a monthly basis in preparation for the Executive Committee meetings and to consult with the Executive Director regarding the short- and long-term objectives of the Society.  

Standing Committees

PsySSA has 12 Standing Committees offering strategic planning, guidance, and a liaison role within the field of psychology. .  

Divisions

PsySSA has 12 Divisions which are focussed around scopes and interests in the profession

Interest Groups

PsySSA also have 2  Interests Groups

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Whether you are interested in becoming a psychologist or looking for a psychologist, this section is for you.

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