Maree, J.G. (Kobus)2012-07-022012-07-022012-06Maree, JG 2012, 'Editorial : Getting published : one way to renew one’s practice', South African Journal of Psychology, vol. 42, no. 2, pp. 139-145.0081-2463http://hdl.handle.net/2263/19275"The doctor treats the patient while time heals the disease." (Voltaire) In this editorial, I first consider why psychologists need to renew their practice regularly and then relate how I recently applied this principle in my own career. I give reasons for my 'paradigm shift' and enquire whether we as psychologists are prepared to accept the challenge to renew our practice on a regular basis. I then discuss the contributions in this special issue consecutively under the headings listed in the table of contents. The editorial ends with a request to readers.en© Psychological Society of South Africa. All rights reserved.PsychologistsEducation psychologyPsychotherapy -- ResearchVocational guidanceArticle