Welcome to the SAPC
The SAPC supports psychoanalytic thinking and practice in South Africa and is committed to…
- Further diversity and inclusivity within the different psychoanalytic approaches and communication across diverse South African identities. These include differences in race, gender, language, economic, and educational access.
- Foster, promote and broaden access to psychoanalytically oriented therapy.
- Encourage relevant psychoanalytic thinking, studies, training and research within the African context.
- Promote the maintenance of high standards of training, practice and ethical conduct.
- Establish psychoanalytic practice as a distinct professional identity in South Africa.
- Engage in dialogue with the public health sector, the general public sector, and relevant statutory bodies.
- Improve cooperation and organisation between component psychoanalytic organizations
This site is for professionals and the public. Here you will find upcoming psychoanalytic events and can explore resources that are available in your area (e.g. lectures, reading groups and training programs) and on the internet (be sure to see the on-line resources tab above). Interested groups and professionals can find how to join the SAPC and potential clients and patients can learn a little more about this valuable approach to understanding and intervening in a range of human difficulties.
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Research Findings
- Short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy versus treatment as usual for depressive and anxiety disorders: a randomized clinical trial of efficacy. Bressi C, Porcellana M, Marinaccio PM, Nocito EP, Magri L J Nerv Ment Dis. 2010 Sep;198(9):647-52.
- Evidence to support psychodynamic psychotherapy. Alberdi F, Rosenbaum B. Ugeskr Laeger. 2010 Oct 18;172(42):2882-7. [Article in Danish]
- The efficacy of psychodynamic psychotherapy. Shedler J. Am Psychol. 2010 Feb-Mar;65(2):98-109.
- The efficacy of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for depression: a meta-analysis. Driessen E, Cuijpers P, de Maat SC, Abbass AA, de Jonghe F, Dekker JJ. Clin Psychol Rev. 2010 Feb;30(1):25-36.
