3. PsyCaD is available on all 4 campuses
APB: Impala Court
011 559 1318
APK: C-Ring 1 or B5 building
011 559 3324/3106/3333
DFC: House 2. Louisa Street
011 559 6042
SWC: Adelaide Tambo
011 559 5752
4. WHAT DO WE DO?
Counselling / Therapy
We offer a wide range of services to support your academic journey
Helping you to Be Your Best…
Career Development &
Assessments
Campaigns
PsyCaD Ambassadors
24-Hour Crisis Line
Support for students with
disabilities
Working with your
faculties to support YOU
Support groups and
Workshops
5. WHAT IS THERAPY?
• Gain perspective
• Safe and confidential
• Effective
relationships
• Enhance self-esteem
• Going to therapy does not mean you are ill or weak
• The most common problems dealt with at PsyCaD are academic stress, relationship
issues, depression, anxiety, trauma debriefing, and stress management.
• Free for enrolled students
• Counsellors are all registered psychologists or intern psychologists
• Short-term therapy (however this depends on the nature of the problem)
• A client can either be referred or approach PsyCaD him/herself
• Appointment-basis
• Walk-in/Advisory service also available (15-min session)
6. PsyCaD CRISIS LINE SUPPORT
• 24-hour service
• Services available to UJ students and staff
YOU WILL RECEIVE FROM THE INTERN PSYCHOLOGIST:
• Telephonic assistance with possible follow up face-to-face counselling
• Referrals to emergency services on campus (Protection Services or Campus Health) and off-campus
(Police and Ambulance Services)
• Recommendations and referrals to various organisations to assist
PsyCaD 24-hour CRISIS LINE
7. OFFICE: PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
(O: PwD)
PsyCaD plays a vital part in assisting
people with disabilities
Various support structures are available
once you have registered
You receive academic, technological,
psychosocial and psychological support &
career advice and awareness
Advice, suggestions for support and
academic accommodations are given to
faculties and departments
We focus on the needs and provide
supportive assistance for students with
disabilities
9. CAREER DEVELOPMENT
“Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love” –
David McCullough
Career development services include:
• Career planning, guidance and counselling
• Psychometric assessments
• CV Writing
• Interview Skills
• Preparing for the world of work
• Career discussion groups
Study what is suited to…
… your personality!
… your ability!
… your values and attitudes!
10. • Orientates students about career
opportunities and employment
trends.
• Assistance with writing CV,
portfolio compilation, job-
hunting and interview skills.
• Assistance with finding full-time
or part-time employment
CAREER RESOURCE CENTRES
www.uj.ac.za/psycad/PsyCaDCareerServices
11. PsyCaD has an upgraded Assessment Centre where the following psychometric assessments take place:
• Evaluation and placement assessments for prospective students
• Admission and re-admission assessments for enrolled students
• Career development assessments for enrolled students, Grade 11 and 12 learners, and adults
PSYCHOMETRICS
12. ONLINE RESOURCES
• The PsyCaD webpage – www.uj.ac.za/psycad
Information on PsyCaD, services and contact details
• The FYE page on the UJ website contains useful tips and guidelines for FYS students
• Connect with PsyCaD through social media
– Facebook – PsyCaD@UJ
• uLink: Services – PsyCaD
• Career Services
– Facebook – PsyCaDCareerServices
– Twitter - @UJCareerService
17. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
(Nelson Mandela)
There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again
before we reach the mountaintop of our desires (Nelson Mandela)
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement, nothing can be done without hope and confidence
(Helen Keller)
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FINAL WORDS
18. We hope your first year at the University of Johannesburg
will be absolutely
G R E A T!
PsyCaD
• There for YOU when it matters most!
• Re na le WENA ka mehla yohle!
• Daar vir JOU wanneer dit regtig saak maak!
• SINAWE, lapho sidingeka khona kakhulu!
Editor's Notes
Self-development (On blue picture)
Gaining new perspectives on challenges impacting on your academic functioning and/or life
A safe and confidential space for you to learn about yourself and your feelings
Helps you be more effective in your relationships with yourself and with others
Opportunity to grow as a person and enhance self-esteem
Going to therapy does not mean you are ill or weak
The most common problems dealt with at PsyCaD are academic stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma debriefing, and stress management.
Free for enrolled students
Counsellors are all registered psychologists or intern psychologists
Short-term therapy (however this depends on the nature of the problem)
A client can either be referred or approach PsyCaD him/herself
Appointment-basis
Walk-in/Advisory service also available (15-min session)
