I have always associated the start of Spring with good fishing. Now let me explain, this is not an editorial for a fishing magazine and it might take some time to convince you that indeed the topic introduced can be linked to what we are experiencing in psychology at the moment, so please, bear with me…

Since the last communication in PsyTalk, where I noted PsySSA’s concern about the court matter between the Recognition of Life Long Learning in Psychology Action Group (RELPAG) and others, and the Professional Board for Psychology, and our recommendation that the Board meets with the parties to resolve the matter, there has been a new development. Considering the national significance of this matter PsySSA approached the two parties and offered to facilitate a meeting between them…

Ella Kotze Member news: Prof Carien Lubbe de Beer moves to New Zealand The SGD suffered a great loss with the departure of Prof Carien Lubbe de...

Sherianne Kramer Divisional news: Dr Sherianne Kramer presented two papers at the International Congress of Community Psychology 2016. She is also...

Member news: We wish to welcome two new EC Members to our Team: Mr. Anco Gouws has been elected as the new VC for Free State. We wish him a warm...

 Linda Da Rooster Member news: Member News: Elzette Fritz, co-director of MEISA (Milton Ericksonian Institute of South Africa) and Fred Schouwink...

 SASCH ExCo Announcements: Member News: SASCH is very pleased to welcome 10 newly trained Clinical Hypnotherapist to the professional community....

Registered Counsellors and Psychometrists Letter re Career Competence Framework Download (PDF, 414KB) RCP letter to GEMS Download (PDF, 239KB) An...

In a world plagued by all manner of ills, by hostilities, by intolerance, by madness, could Psychology rise up and become the beacon of integrity? What is integrity? To my mind, integrity is about truth, it’s about respect, it’s about compassion, it’s about follow through, it’s about responsibility, it’s about consideration. Despite the world having become ‘a global village’, society appears to have lost its human connection – and its integrity.

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Saths Cooper In a glittering Opening Ceremony which saw the choreographed energy of university Samurai performers, an address by Princess Kiko de...

The South African Journal of Psychology (SAJP) was proudly on display at the SAGE stand recently at the International Congress of Psychology 2016, hosted in Yokohama. Elizabeth Loftus (who authored the first State of the Science paper in the SAJP a few years ago) did a presentation at the stand, and generated much interest.

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Language used in research investigations and reports, has the power to be hurtful towards individuals who are part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA) and other sexual or gender minorities. Researchers are bound by the South African Bill of Rights to ensure that they uphold the dignity of their participants. Further, the Health Professions Council of South Africa stipulates that researchers should avoid harming participants through discrimination…

What took place in Orlando on the morning of 12 June 2016 was a hate crime and an act of terror. In one sense, hate crimes are always acts of terror: Hate crimes victimise not only the individual or individuals who were directly impacted but also the communities of which those individuals are members. Feeling a certain level of confusion is a frequent part of being in a community that has been impacted by a hate crime.

Hennie Nel PsySSA Student Division Vice Chair Gauteng StudentViceGP@psyssa.co.za As a third year student getting closer to completing my degree, I...

Pearson Marang Education Trust (PMET) embodies community psychology in action in its focus on schools as social settings that influence groups and individuals within them. PMET was established in 2008 to develop and support under-resourced and underperforming schools. PMET is based in 6 provinces around the country, in 8 selected districts working with 4 high schools and 16 primary schools in each province. The schools are under-resourced in terms of physical infrastructure, finances and materials, but they also often lack knowledge and skills to promote physical, emotional and social health.

The ICP 2016 in Yokohama, Japan (24-29 July) with the theme ‘Diversity in Harmony: Insights from Psychology’ was undoubtedly a memorable event for all who attended. There was a good selection of presentations, the organization was of a high standard and the venue and surroundings made for a very pleasant and enjoyable experience. For those who took the time to travel further and soak up the Japanese sights and culture I am certain that they were well rewarded.

Based on the article included in the last issue of PsyTalk by Dr Angelo Fynn, entitled “Tips for Novice Researchers”, I have developed seven basic principles that I believe young researchers should strive to follow, namely… (read more)

Sexual health education (SHE) has always been a topic of interest for me, both in terms of content covered in these lessons, as well as the learners’ responses to these lessons. Completing a master’s degree at the University of the Witwatersrand gave me the opportunity to conduct my research on this topic.

A commonly asked question is “where can I get psychometric tests for my clients and how do I use them?”
To answer this question we need to start at the beginning. Form 94 is a very misunderstood and indeed under-utilised document. Part of the problem is that the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)…

LOUISE OLIVIER CHAIRPERSON: PRIVATE PRACTICE GROUP Be sure to comply with VAT requirements. The penalties for not paying VAT (should you be...