Mental health | Psychoanalytic Voice

Welcome to Psychoanalytic Voice, the official public mouthpiece for the South African Psychoanalytic Confederation (SAPC). SAPC is an umbrella organization that consists of and represents groups of South African psychotherapists.

Mental health, psychopathology and the process of psychotherapy and emotional healing are relevant for everyone. Psychoanalytic thinking does not just happen ‘on the couch’ or in the consulting room. It is part of everyday life. See what SAPC members have written about on Psychoanalytic Voice and follow us on Facebook to keep in touch.

Psychoanalysis moves forward

Molweni, We are pleased to say that we have had a very good response to our SAPC National Conference. Bookings are going fast and furious and many people have commented enthusiastically about the rich and diverse conference programme. Thank you all for your support and encouragement. For those who have not yet booked and […]

Invisible Discourses in South Africa’s Patriarchy

I recently encountered a situation that fully revealed my male privilege in the midst of a South African society dominated by patriarchal structure. The whole incident left me feeling disconsolate, puzzled, and embarassed. I had entered into the men’s toilet area of a shopping centre in my area. The time of day was late […]

Call For Abstracts SAPC 2016 Conference.

Molweni, We are writing to remind you of the SAPC conference and to invite you and your group/s to think about how you will be participating. We are very pleased to announce an early line-up of Participants that includes: Armien Abrahams, Astrid Berg, Amanda Kottler, Trevor Lubbe, Tshidi Maseko, Nomfundo Mogapi, Cora Smith […]

Fear of Flying and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

by Cathy Rogers Moving through the sky, at great speed, and under control of an unknown, albeit trained person is for many, scary. Its not natural for humans to fly. This fear is a normal fear because it comes from an instinct to live and avoid being in a dangerous place. This instinct […]

Is the internet good for our mental health?

by Jenny Perkel People these days, if they can afford it, are often more connected to their smart phones, i-pads, and laptops than they are to other living beings. While social networking sites like Facebook aim to connect people in cyberspace, they can actually leave us more physically alone and lonely. Social isolation often […]