Values and behaviours denote cultural strengths that help communities effectively adapt and
succeed in dealing with disasters. The present work used a qualitative approach and was …

The profession of counseling in the United States has a rich history dating back to the
beginning of the 20th century (eg, Blocher, 2000; Heppner, Casas, Carter, & Stone, 2000 …

The field of community psychology, as we know it today, has had a very short history relative
to the discipline of psychology both internationally and in South Africa. Internationally, it has …

The term community psychology represents a comparatively recent addition to the general
vocabulary of psychology and the social sciences in South Africa. Its formulation is self …

Abstract Background Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a significant childhood disorder
and has a growing prevalence rate across the world. It has been identified in children from a …

This article examines recent education policy (White Paper 6 on building an inclusive
education and training system in South Africa, Department of Education 2001) for the …

SUMMARY The Jamestown Community Project (JCP) evolved in response to a request for
psychological services at the primary health clinic. This article describes the genesis …

This research aimed to design, implement and evaluate a wellness programme for mothers
living in a high-risk community in the Western Cape to promote their personal and parental …

The potential of collaborative community partnerships as a prevention model and an agent
for change has been realised in public health and the social sciences over the past two …

South Africa is one of the few countries on the continent of Africa in which counseling
psychology as a discipline has gained a substantive presence. In South Africa, counseling …