CV Erika Hitge 31 Congo Rd, Emmarentia 2195 082 336 3374 competitive@absamail.co.za EDUCATION 2015 PhD (Psychology) University of North West The Well-being of South African Psychologists: A Mixed Method Study 2006 M.Diac (Play Therapy) UNISA 1991 Hons Psychology, University of North West 1989 B.A. Psychology, University of North West WORK EXPERIENCE 2007 – date Private Practice, historical and current external clients include: o Family Court o Guild Cottage o Emmarentia Primary o Nkosi’s Haven o Ekuphuleni Trauma Centre o ICAS o Melville Montessouri o Childline o South African Women’s Federation (SAVF) o Johannesburg Child Welfare: Child Abuse Treatment and Training Services o Alzheimer’s SA 2007 – 2015 Continued Professional Development Presenter o Originated and presented training on Play Therapy, Child Abuse Assessment, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Child Behaviour, Ethics, Burn-out and Couples Therapy (accredited by Health Professions Council of SA) 1997 - 2006 Hitge, Van Heerden & Associates Management Consultants & Trainers 1996 - 1997 Hoechst Group, Recruitment and Training Manager 1991 - 1996 Dept of Trade and Industry, HR Practitioner ACHIEVEMENTS 2017 Article published in The South African Journal of Psychology on the Wellbeing of SA Psychologists 2017 Article published in LITNET on A Programme for the Fortification of SA Psychologists’ Wellbeing www.litnet.co.za/riglyne-vir-die-bevordering-van-die-welstand-van 2017 Executive committee of PSYSSA (Psychological Society of S A – (RCP Division) 2016 Chairperson at 22nd SA Psychology Congress of a session and accredited speaker on “Wellbeing of SA Psychologists” 2016 Contributed to “There is Hope after Klara’s Death” in Melville and Northcliff Times 2015 2014 Received letter of appreciation from Dr’s John and Clare Morrissey for personal Master’s degree work used at Liverpool John Moore’s University, USA 2012 Speaker at 3rd Annual Alzheimers SA seminar “How to Cope as a Caregiver” 2010 – 2016 Appeared on Radio Sonder Grense on topics e.g. date rape drugs, teachers and bullying, rape, ADHD, the child in society 2010 Achieved 100% for Ethics part of HPCSA Board examination as Psychometrist 2010 STAR paper article nominated by “Make Abuse Disappear, on-line Accountability Tool” as exceptional article www.iol.co.za/lifestyle//family/baby-toddler/tug-of-war-625530 2009 Presentation to WITS’ Occupational Therapy Dept on “How to build a relationship with the Child Client” 2006 Obtained Certificate of Competence from Huguenot College for Play Therapy 1989 - 1995 Received 4 Achievement Rewards from Department of Trade and Industry for quality of work on “Diversity management” and “HR Management”