The Scope of Practice of Educational Psychologists
Introduction EPASSA is a democratically elected association and the largest body dedicated solely to representing educational psychologists in South Africa. Its primary mission is to promote, uphold, and safeguard the…
Transverse Registration Letter – Jan 2023
The Educational Psychology Association of South Africa (EPASSA) has been made aware that several of our members have expressed concern regarding the Board’s letter of December 15, 2022, regarding the…
Presentation to the Professional Board for Psychology, 16 March 2022, by the head of Advocacy for EPASSA, Martin Strous
EPASSA would like to thank the Board for this opportunity and for the responsive way in which the Board acted following our last meeting on 16 July 2021, when EPASSA…
Statement from the EPASSA Advocacy Committee
The EPASSA Advocacy subcommittee welcomes the Professional Board for Psychology’s letter dated 4 November 2021 that was sent to practitioners. Following constructive and fruitful discussions held between EPASSA and the…
Incorrect Statements Regarding “Scope of Practice”
EPASSA would like to distance itself from several incorrect statements being made regarding the “scope of practice” for educational psychologists. One of these incorrect statements is that a 2019 revision…
EPASSA Membership Meeting 30 August
EPASSA Members are invited to an online membership support meeting on Monday 30 August, 19:00 – 20:30. Register Now
EPASSA Membership Meeting
EPASSA Members are invited to an online membership support meeting on Monday 26 July, 19:00 – 20:30. Register Now
EPASSA Committee – Call for Nominations
EPASSA continues to expand our reach in the areas of advocacy, community service, education and training, and the newly established assessment subcommittee. Three positions have become available on the executive…
EPASSA Membership Support Meeting 10 May 2021
EPASSA will be hosting another membership support meeting on 10 May 2021, 15:30 – 17:00. Current, paid up members are encouraged to join as we discuss issues pertinent to educational…
GEMS Medical Aid Coverage in 2021
Dear Colleagues GEMS have informed EPASSA’s legal team that they have made provision for educational psychologists in their revised rules for 2021. EPASSA does not know to what extent the medical…
Psychology Board Exam Training with JPCCC and EPASSA
This three-day workshop will cover the acts and legislation related to practicing as a psychologist in South Africa. The workshop is relevant for all categories of intern psychologists preparing for…
NOMINATION OF MEMBER TO STAND FOR ELECTION TO THE EPASSA COMMITTEE
Dear EPASSA Member, REMINDER: NOMINATION OF MEMBER TO STAND FOR ELECTION TO THE EPASSA COMMITTEE The term of the current Executive Committee of EPASSA is coming to an end and as…
Amendments to EPASSA Constitution
EPASSA is in the process of formalising the association in terms of registration as an NPO and registering with SARS for tax exemption, which has required further amendments to the constitution. As we…
Psychological Assessment During COVID-19
The Educational Psychology Association of South Africa, in response to the growing concerns related to the risks of inter-personal contact during the COVID-19 pandemic, set up and working task team…
Postponement of the Psychology National Board Examination
EPASSA would like to share the below attachment regarding the postponement of the Psychology National Board Exam. We understand that this is a difficult time for all intern psychologists, who…
Press Release, 16 April 2020
The outbreak of COVID-19 is likely to cause serious challenges for mental health services. In any epidemic it is common for individuals to feel stressed and worried, and there are…
COVID-19 – EPASSA UPDATE
Dear EPASSA members, The EPASSA Exco is acutely aware that this is a particularly challenging and anxious time for the South African society, and we are all seeing and experiencing…
COVID-19 Lockdown – “Telepsychology Consulting Fees”
Dear EPASSA members As most of you know, the HPCSA recently published guidelines for psychologists to conduct online or telephonic “Telepsychology” in the COVID-19 circumstances. We are aware that many of…
COVID-19 Lockdown – Challenging times
Dear EPASSA members The EPASSA committee is acutely aware that these are very challenging times during which the global community is adapting to changing realities which are fraught with anxieties,…
Notice Re: COVID-19
On Sunday evening President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation regarding the COVID-19 global health crisis and declared a national disaster. In his address President Ramaphosa provided us with a clear and…
NHI and the Role of Educational Psychologists
Dr Martin Strous explored the evolving role of educational psychologists, in a recent guest editorial for the South African Depression and Anxiety Group: Read Article