Discrimination against Educational Psychologists
The following letter was submitted to the Competitions Tribunal by EPASSA (Educational Psychology Association of South Africa) on the 8th of March 2017 and summarises so clearly the unfair and discriminatory actions of several Medical Aids against Educational Psychologists. 8 March 2017 SUBMISSION TO THE COMPETITIONS TRIBUNAL BY THE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF […]
Regarding: Medical-aid non-payment of Educational Psychologists
Educational Psychology Association of South Africa P. O. Box 924 Gallo Manor 2052 Tel: 011 885 2237 Email: epassainfo@gmail.com 22 November 2016 The Scope of Practice of Educational Psychologists: Comment on Settlement Agreement made an Order of Court The Educational Psychology Association of South Africa (EPASSA) notes that regulations pertaining to different […]
Do you want to become an Educational psychologist?
I often receive inquiries from aspiring students about what they need to study to become an Educational psychologist. Due to time constraints I cannot answer these inquiries individually so thought to post this article with answers to the questions most frequently asked: Keep in mind that these are general answers and prospective students are encouraged […]
A call to South African Educators
My experience in working both as a teacher and later as an Educational psychologist in school settings has helped me appreciate exactly how crucial a role educators play in the lives of our children. It is a thankless, never-ending job. A teacher’s day typically starts just after 7 am (if it’s not staff meetings, it’s […]
What is a child psychologist?
I answered a telephonic inquiry to my practice a few days ago and found myself blowing bubbles while trying to explain exactly what a child psychologist is and what it is that they do. You see, the answer to this seemingly simple question is in fact amazingly complex. Why? Well, because technically there is no […]
Childpsych now serving South Africa
Childpsych now serving South Africa. Since it’s inception the Childpsych website has been receiving enquiries from all over the country. To better serve all South Africans I’ve decided to partner up with other educational psychologists around the country. The website’s new aim will now be to become the single best resource in South Africa for […]
Practicing as an Educational Psychologist in South Africa
The requirements for practicing as a psychologist in South Africa are: A Master’s degree in Psychology a completed internship in the required field of practice successful completion of the board exam set by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The Professional Board for Psychology of the HPCSA has compiled an Ethical Code of […]
