Trauma and Violence Division (TVD)
The aims of the Division of Trauma and Violence of PsySSA:
The mission of the Trauma and Violence Division is to promote the minimisation of violence in society and psychological harm due to exposure to potentially traumatic events. The TVD addresses this mission through the advancement and appropriate dissemination of scientific research that informs good preventative and ameliorative practice and the implementation of specific initiatives that address needs related to the prevention of violence or treatment of traumatic stress and related phenomena. The goals derived from this mission are to be achieved in cooperation with other PsySSA structures, professional organisations, the general public and governmental organisations.
What do members receive by becoming members?
The Trauma and Violence Division (TVD) aims to provide tailored offerings to members by connecting via interest polls each year. The data generated from our members’ responses informs our offerings – ensuring your voice is heard!
Offerings include:
- Access to informative webinars covering topical areas, including complex trauma, community violence from a socio-political perspective, developmental trauma and more.
- Workshops that advance knowledge in the treatment and management of trauma-related diagnoses, particularly within the South African context.
- Opportunities to engage in a social responsibility project targeting vulnerable populations in an underprivileged community
- Distribution of upcoming trauma-related seminars, conferences and workshops from external sources through member communication
- The creation of a psychoeducational resource library available in various languages to assist the larger community
Full Member
Associate
Affiliate
Registered Counsellor & Psychometrist
Psychology Intern
Student Member
Leonie Vorster
Ashley van Heerden
Sanele Nkosi
Daniel den Hollander
Bianca Barnard
Lethu Nhlumayo
Lynne Richards
Important emergency numbers
Crime Stop: 08600 10111
Domestic violence Helpline: 0800 150 150
Childline: 116
Lifeline: 0861322322
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG): 0112344837
Suicide Crisis Lifeline: 0800567567
Trauma Helpline: 0800205026
External Courses with a Trauma-focus
The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine offers various courses by experts in the field, including Bessel van der Kolk, Dan Siegal, Stephen Porges, Pat Ogden and Ruth Lanius. Topics include
- The Neurobiology of Trauma
- How to Work with the Traumatised Brain
- The Trauma of Racism
- The Neurobiology of Attachment
- Expert strategies for Working with Traumatic Memory
- Treating Trauma Master Series
- Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma
The British Psychological Society provides various offerings with a focus on trauma.
Their CPD offerings include:
Highlighted lectures and podcasts
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- Protecting children in the time of COVID-19: working digitally with risk, uncertainty, and loss: https://youtu.be/LrIn3sSLF8A & https://youtu.be/VZe-obhMonY
- The Importance of understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and the lens of trauma: https://youtu.be/95Q-mtI79m0
- Child and Family Traumatic Stress Interventions: https://youtu.be/62FqvsVHKV4
- Deny the Anger, Deny the Hurt: In this interesting interview, TVD’s additional member, Daniel Den Hollander, discusses the importance of addressing anger with Crystal Orderson on CapeTalk Radio Station. Click here to watch
Upcoming seminars and conferences
- The CBT Association of South Africa is hosting its inaugural congress in 2024 with keynote speakers including Judith Beck.
- The South African Clinical Neuropsychological Association will be holding its 17th biennial SACNA Conference between 18-21 September 2024
- The Global Collaboration on Traumatic Stress highlights upcoming conferences with a focus on trauma worldwide.
- Bessel A. van der Kolk’s 29th Annual Trauma Conference recording
- Fifth Biennial International Childhood Trauma Conference at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Research organisations
- The Sexual Violence Research Initiative provides a forum for individuals with an interest in violence driven by gender inequality in low- and middle-income countries to connect and share upcoming research.
Free resources
- The National Institute for Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine offers free access to ‘What resets our nervous system after trauma’ by Peter Levine, PhD. Get free access by creating a free account.Get access to free psychoeducational materials and more.
