The Southern African Association for Pastoral Work (SAAP)

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This site provides information to existing, as well as potential SAAP members.

SAAP aims to associate, affiliate and represent people who are interested in the study of, training in and responsible exercise of pastoral work in Southern Africa. 

SAAP draws its members from a wide range of disciplines and areas of application, varying from lay pastoral workers, counsellors, chaplains, pastors, ministers and specialist counsellors to private practitioners, family and marriage counsellors, trauma counsellors and mediators.

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Are you interested in becoming a SAAP member?

Find a counselling centre or pastoral therapist in Southern Africa.

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Learn about CURRENT PASTORAL COUNSELLING ACTIVITIES in Southern Africa.

Get more detail on FORMAL PASTORAL COUNSELLING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.

Register now for the SAAP Open Day Seminar on Saturday 26 May 2012 (8:30-13:00)
Where: Waterkloof Baptist Church, 294 Cygnus Street, Waterkloof Ridge x2, Pretoria
The keynote speaker is the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa.
Dr Gloria Marsay will address us on the topic "Take Heed, Take Care: The Importance of Caring for the self as Caregiver"
Dr Tertius Erasmus, chairperson of SAAP will address "The Role of Rituals in Marriage and Family Counselling".

 

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What is SAAP?

The need for pastoral work

South Africans suffer from spiritual wounds and stress. The causes are many - the lack of reconciliation, poverty, HIV/AIDS, unemployment, ongoing violence, crime and transformation in the workplace. Problems in the family, marriage and relationships are compounded by the issues such as debt and work-related stress.

An overwhelmed society needs trained caregivers to actively become part of the healing process.

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Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones. And when you have finished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake. - Victor Hugo