BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@eswatinipsychology.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Mbabane:20220521T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Mbabane:20220521T130000 DTSTAMP:20260721T162918Z URL:https://eswatinipsychology.org/events/hiking-to-mantenga-falls-6km-2/ SUMMARY:Hiking to Mantenga Falls (6km) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 6 km hike to Mantenga Falls suitable for adults a nd children. The cost for children up to 12 years is E50. We will start ou r walk at Backpackers Lodge and walk to Mantenga Falls and back\, a total of 6 kilometers. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eswatinipsychology.org/wp-content/upload s/2022/05/Hiking-to-Mantenga-Falls-poster-for-eswatini-psychology-associat ion.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@eswatinipsychology.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Mbabane:20260721T000000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Mbabane:20260721T000000 DTSTAMP:20260715T082402Z URL:https://eswatinipsychology.org/events/hiking-to-mantenga-falls-6km-3/ SUMMARY:Hiking to Mantenga Falls (6km) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 6 km hike to Mantenga Falls suitable for adults a nd children. The cost for children up to 12 years is E50. We will start ou r walk at Backpackers Lodge and walk to Mantenga Falls and back\, a total of 6 kilometers.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eswatinipsychology.org/wp-content/upload s/2022/05/Hiking-to-Mantenga-Falls-poster-for-eswatini-psychology-associat ion.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@eswatinipsychology.org DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Harare;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Harare;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20260722T174901Z URL:https://eswatinipsychology.org/events/hiking-to-mantenga-falls-6km/ SUMMARY:Hiking to Mantenga Falls (6km) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 6 km hike to Mantenga Falls suitable for adults a nd children. The cost for children up to 12 years is E50. We will start ou r walk at Backpackers Lodge and walk to Mantenga Falls and back\, a total of 6 kilometers. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eswatinipsychology.org/wp-content/upload s/2022/05/Hiking-to-Mantenga-Falls-poster-for-eswatini-psychology-associat ion_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@eswatinipsychology.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTSTAMP:20260714T171128Z URL:https://eswatinipsychology.org/events/the-eswatini-psychology-associat ion-launch/ SUMMARY:THE ESWATINI PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION LAUNCH DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In commemoration of World Me ntal Health month\, it was deemed significant to finally launch and celebr ate the existence of the Eswatini Psychology Association (EPA) this mental health month\, October 2022. The launch was held on Saturday the 15th of October 2022 at the Mountain View International Hotel by BON Hotels\, Mbab ane. The Association was pleased to invite professionals and stakeholders in the mental healthcare space\, whether in private practice\, government or corporate entities as we celebrated the history and milestones achieved by the Association at its official launch themed “Mental Health in an E volving Context”.\n\nBeyond the endless foundational and organisational steps taken since 2015 to start up a member lead professional body\, EPA ’s successes and milestones have included but are not limited to:\n\n D efining and clarifying the scopes of practice to guide ethical practice\n The development of a specialized referral database of psychology professi onals\n Providing psychoeducation on mental health and wellness via vario us media platforms to increase reach\n Relationship establishment with or ganisations and networks advocating for mental health in the country throu gh networking events and collaborations\n Fundraising initiatives\n The development of the EPA website and social media pages\n\nFurthermore\, a m ajor achievement being the recognition of the varied spheres of psychology and the ability to open up and diversify registration through the Eswatin i Medical and Dental Council. The Association took this opportunity to cel ebrate all these achievements\, acknowledge its contributors and appreciat e the extent of growth that has been realised as an association\, particul arly in relation to the chosen theme. Additionally\, thanks were given for the acknowledgement of EPA as a regulated healthcare profession and the r ole it has played in the development of relevant local policy through its advisory role and partnership with the Eswatini Medical and Dental Council (EMDC). Emphasis was placed on acknowledging that being a regulated profe ssion\, all members are to practice according to the professional scope wh ich is being prescribed by EMDC\, the regulatory authority.\n\nThe evening comprised an outline of the Association’s milestones\, the different re gistration cadres of psychology\, as well as a mental health engagement se ssion on related challenges in the country – individually\, in the workp lace and at community level. Context-specific issues surrounding mental he alth and access thereto were discussed emanating from the Keynote Speaker ’s address\, delivered by Lomkhosi Magagula\, CEO of CMAC. Awards in rec ognition of key contributors to the Association’s growth\, a raffle draw of sponsored prizes\, as well as artist performances by the likes of Ndos h the comedian\, Ashley Earnshaw\, Judah and DJ Tibza were also enjoyed ov er a buffet dinner. Through this event\, organisations sponsored the atten dance of their employees as a demonstration of their commitment toward iss ues related to mental health and wellbeing. The Association was extremely privileged to host the following organisations at the launch\; The World H ealth Organisation\, Eswatini Revenue Authority\, Oracle Insurance\, UMELU SI Fund Managers\, African Christian College\, Eswatini Medical Christian University\, MVA\, CMAC\, Children’s Cup\, Nedbank\, MTN\, Stefanutti St ocks and Intelchoice Wellness.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_ro w][vc_column][cspt-heading-subheading h2="EPA LAUNCH SPONSORS" align="cent er" use_custom_foncspt_h2="true"][/cspt-heading-subheading][vc_wp_text][em beddoc url="https://eswatinipsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Spon sor-Logos-Slideshow.pptx" viewer="google"][/vc_wp_text][/vc_column][/vc_ro w][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_colu mn][cspt-heading-subheading h2="LAUNCH HIGHLIGHTS" h4="Gallery of Launch" align="center" use_custom_foncspt_h2="true"][/cspt-heading-subheading][vc_ gallery type="flexslider_slide" interval="5" images="14795\,14796\,14797\, 14798\,14799\,14800\,14801\,14802\,14803\,14804\,14805\,14806\,14807\,1481 0\,14811\,14812\,14813\,14814" img_size="full"][/vc_column][/vc_row] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eswatinipsychology.org/wp-content/upload s/2022/10/Cover-Pic-min-scaled.jpg LOCATION:Starts at Backpackers Lodge\, Plot 2\, Mantenga Drive\, Lobamba H1 06\, Eswatini\, Lobamba\, Hhohho/Swaziland \, H100\, Hhohho\, Swaziland X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plot 2\, Mantenga Drive\, L obamba H106\, Eswatini\, Lobamba\, Hhohho/Swaziland \, H100\, Hhohho\, Swa ziland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Starts at Backpackers Lodge:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@eswatinipsychology.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824 DTSTAMP:20260714T170959Z URL:https://eswatinipsychology.org/events/epa-ethics-workshop-3/ SUMMARY:EPA Ethics Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Basics of Ethical Psychology Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eswatinipsychology.org/wp-content/upload s/2023/06/EPA-Ethics-Workshop-Flyer2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@eswatinipsychology.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260714T171441Z URL:https://eswatinipsychology.org/events/ethics-in-context-workshop/ SUMMARY:ETHICS IN CONTEXT WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:ETHICS IN CONTEXT WORKSHOP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eswatinipsychology.org/wp-content/upload s/2025/04/ETHICS-WORKSHOP-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@eswatinipsychology.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260714T171507Z URL:https://eswatinipsychology.org/events/the-eswatini-psychology-associat ion-launch-2/ SUMMARY:HOPE BEYOND TRAUMA | A Visual Mental Health Journey DESCRIPTION:Open call for a group visual arts exhibition at Yini Loku\, Mba bane.\nThis is meant to be an immersive art exhibition that invites visito rs to explore how mental health and trauma intersect\, showing how people find strength and healing through the lens of hope. We encourage you to su bmit artwork that serves as a window into the human experience\, portrayin g moments of struggle\, resilience\, and the transformative power of optim ism.\nApply to be part of our next group exhibition by submitting a short biography together with up to 2 images of artworks that align with the the me. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eswatinipsychology.org/wp-content/upload s/2024/05/may-event-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@eswatinipsychology.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260714T171521Z URL:https://eswatinipsychology.org/events/the-basics-of-ethical-psychology -practice/ SUMMARY:The Basics of Ethical Psychology Practice DESCRIPTION:The Basics of Ethical Psychology Practice. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eswatinipsychology.org/wp-content/upload s/2024/03/poster_2024-03-18-110737.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@eswatinipsychology.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260714T171538Z URL:https://eswatinipsychology.org/events/epa-ethics-workshop-august/ SUMMARY:EPA Ethics Workshop August DESCRIPTION:EPA Ethics Workshop August ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eswatinipsychology.org/wp-content/upload s/2023/06/EPA-Ethics-Workshop-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Mbabane X-LIC-LOCATION:Africa/Mbabane BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20210521T080000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Harare X-LIC-LOCATION:Africa/Harare BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250731T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CAT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR