Chantel Retter Counselling Services

15/10/2025

🌟 Day 2 of the PsySSA Conference – What an Experience! 🌟

Today marked the end of Day 2 @ PsySSA 2025, and I’m still buzzing from the incredible insights and dynamic discussions – especially around the evolving role of AI in psychology! 🤖🧠

I’m walking away energized and inspired for the year ahead – with fresh ideas for lectures, workshops, learning materials, podcasts, and meaningful interventions in my private practice. The future is full of possibility!

A special highlight for me was co-presenting with colleagues on the urgent need to adapt academic guidelines to reflect the ethical use of AI tools in training psychology students. The feedback and dialogue that followed were incredibly enriching – thank you to everyone who engaged with us! 🙌

🎉 And a HUGE moment of pride last night – the RCP Division won Division of the Year! I'm honoured to be part of the RCP executive team and so proud of the meaningful work we're doing together.

Here's to innovation, ethics, and community in psychology! 💬💙

14/10/2025

My cup runneth over...
Proud to be apart of the Psyssa Division of Registered Counsellors and Psychometrists it's been an exceptional year filled will lots of achievements. While we are sad to say good bye to some exco members Zakiyah, Pakeez and Rekha, our new exco welcomes our news members Serahni and Kendall as we look forward to serving and making a difference in our communities, while supporting our Registered Counsellors and Psychometrists across all provinces.

Lets be the difference and make a difference in the community!

14/10/2025

I'm exceptionally proud to be apart of a great team that presented at PsySSA Conference this year.

We were so happy that we could discuss the SFBT approach as it is such an exceptional tool to be used in multiple counselling spaces, and teaching platforms.

Looking forward to meeting with the Psyssa Division of Registered Counsellors and Psychometrists members later.

26/09/2025

As practitioners working with children and families, we often face ethical dilemmas related to determining what is truly in the best interest of the child, especially when there are potential signs of abuse as defined by law. This workshop will help you understand when to report concerns and when to pursue mediation. Additionally, we will ensure that you are correctly applying the POPIA Act in your practice and discuss when it is appropriate to utilise medical insurance that fully covers you and is beneficial in these situations.
Don't delay, register today https://forms.office.com/r/VQhFaiiXNW,
See you soon!

Don't miss out on this Ethics Workshop. Key discussions around stationary, POPIA application, Form 22 when to report, when not, considering the best interest of the child, and ethical insurance (what are you really covered for). We look forward to seeing you there.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VQhFaiiXNW (Link to register)

19/09/2025

Don't miss out on this Ethics Workshop. Key discussions around stationary, POPIA application, Form 22 when to report, when not, considering the best interest of the child, and ethical insurance (what are you really covered for). We look forward to seeing you there.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VQhFaiiXNW (Link to register)

18/09/2025

Thank you Omolemo, our Cornerstone Institute library assistant and so much more for being a volunteer at PsySSA conference this year. We look forward to your smile.
Awesome seeing students grow and blossom in the different spaces

07/09/2025

Something BIG is coming for Cornerstone Alumni…
Networking. Mentorship. Career opportunities. And YOU get to shape it!
The Cornerstone Alumni Programme is launching soon, but first, we want your input.

Share your voice before we go live: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0mLDs90

13/03/2025

March is packed with exciting workshops, webinars, and conferences designed to engage, educate, and inspire psychology professionals and students alike! Don’t miss out on this incredible lineup of events:

🎓 PsySSA Annual Psychology Congress 2025 – Abstract submission deadline is fast approaching! Submit by: 24 March 2025

💡 8th Southern African Students’ Psychology Conference – Registration opens 17 March. Stay tuned for details ...

🤖 AI Division Workshop & Steering Committee Meeting – 17 March (18:00-19:00)

📢 Student Division Workshop: Learn how to present at an academic conference - 18 March (18:00-20:00)

📚 Sexuality & Gender Division: Launch of 2nd Edition Practice Guidelines for psychology professionals - 18 March

🩺 Health Psychology Division Webinar: Insights into mHealth tools for TB medication adherence - 25 March

🛠️ Registered Counsellors & Psychometrists Workshop: Opening your private practice - 27 March

🎯 SAACP Seminar: Career training & development for the 21st century - 31 March

🧠 DBT Immersion Tour: DBT In Practice (online) - 24, 25, 31 March & 1 April

For more information, please visit: https://mailchi.mp/79eb30f97a9f/psyssa-upcoming-events-6275279

14/02/2025

To All my Gauteng RC and Psychometrists don't miss out on this awesome event PSYSSA RCP GAUTENG MEET AND GREET... details are below

05/02/2025

A very powerful clip on a husband being very vulnerable and honest and reflecting on his wife's request to really feel the emotions so that not only can he be the best husband he can be for his wife but also the man for himself....
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFlpeaCuDD2/?igsh=MW9zZ3NnMm91dnFpbg==

28/01/2025

The power of a parents smile...
Read how this mom was reminded by her daughter of how important her smile is...

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CywA8ntcL/

My oldest said something to me today at her basketball tournament that was so impactful as a mom.

My younger daughter was out on the court playing, and my oldest was sitting next to me. My one on the court kind of flubbed the ball causing a turnover and I could tell she was bummed. She looked up into the stands and our eyes met; I gave her a big smile and yelled, “You’re ok, keep going. Big defense, now.”

A minute later, she was on the bench, and she looked up at me again. “Keep smiling at her mom, keep smiling,” my oldest told me.

“Why are you telling me to smile? I always smile at you guys,” I asked.

“That’s the thing. You ALWAYS smile at us. And when we mess up, you keep smiling. And then we feel better and we can keep playing again.”

Parents, never underestimate the power of your smile. Our kids feel a lot of pressure to perform, win and shine on the court. But seeing their mom or dad smile gives them the confidence to keep going and to do their very best. Especially when they mess up.

Smile on, bleacher moms and dads. Smile, on.

14/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our members and followers. We are delighted to announce the dates for our FREE 2025 HPCSA BOARD EXAMINATION WORKSHOP! Our first workshop is on 23 January 2025 on Zoom.

Save the Date: Board Exam Preparation Workshops 2025📝
PsySSA is excited to announce the 2025 Board Exam Preparation Workshops to help you excel in your professional journey! Mark your calendars for these key dates:
📅 23 January 2025
📅 21 May 2025
📅 17 September 2025
These workshops are designed to support, empower, and prepare psychology professionals and aspiring candidates for success. 📚
🗓️ Details to follow soon! Stay tuned for updates.