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Dr. Phelista Marura Musili

Lecturer, Department of Psychology

Academic Qualifications

Psychological/Vicarious Trauma in caregivers
Palliative/Hospice care and Counselling
Family and Adolescence Counselling
Substance Addiction & Rehabilitation Studies
Mental Health Research
Stress management
HIV and AIDS

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Musili, P.M. (2021), Teaching Interactive Module, Psychology of Gender: ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
  2. Wasanga C. & Musili,P.M., (2021), Teaching Interactive Module: Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling: ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
  3. Gachara E. & Musili, P.M. (2020). Teaching Interactive Module: Basic Counseling and Psychoeducation Skills for Addiction Professionals. ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning.
  4. Musili, P.M., Gatua, D., & Nthangi A., (2020). Teaching Interactive Module, Introduction to Psychopathology: ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning.
  5. Githae, E., Musili, P.M., Kimotho S., (2020). Teaching Interactive Module:Skills and Techniques of Counselling: ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning.
  6. Otanga, H., Musili, P. M., Tanhan, A., Buluş, M., & Arslan, G. (2020). Exploring college students’ biopsychosocial spiritual wellbeing and problems during COVID-19 through a contextual and comprehensive framework. Manuscript under review.

Conference Papers

  1. Challenges and Obstacles facing Mediators in Kenya – In a seminar by Glory Mediation Centre on 24 th January 2020
  2. ‘Personal Trauma History and Occurrence of Vicarious Trauma among Caregivers in Hospices in Kenya’ In the Oncology Nurses Chapter-Kenya and Association for Psycho oncology in Africa International Conference, 10 th August, 2018
  3. ‘Assessing Risk Factors and Frequency of Alcohol Use among Palliative Care Patients in Kenya’; on 31 st May 2018, in 44 th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) in Thailand
  4. ‘Prevalence of Alcohol and Substance Use among Patients in Palliative Care’; on 21 st February 2018 in ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ
  5. ‘Awareness of Drug Policy and Drug Prevention Measures among Students of Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya’ on 20 th Feb. 2018 in ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ
  6. ‘Vicarious Trauma among Professional Caregivers and Support Staff in Selected Hospices in Kenya . ’ On 1 st July 2016 (³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ)
  7. ‘ Psychological Issues among the Terminally ill: Lessons from a Qualitative Interview Study of Patients and their Care givers,’ in the 3 rd Bennial Kenya National Palliative Care Conference (KEHPCA), on 12 th -14 th Sept, 2012 at Sarova Panafric Hotel, NRB.
  8. Poster presentation: ‘ Hidden Patients in Palliative Care’ in the 3 rd Bennial KEHPCA, on 12th to 14 th Sept, 2012 at Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi.
  9. Oct 2020: A Focus on Treatment and Recovery: A Virtual Conference on Drug Demand Reduction in Africa, Prevention, Epidemiology & Treatment; by International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)
  10. Oct 2020: Epidemiology & Its Role in Drug Demand Reduction: A Virtual Conference on Drug Demand Reduction in Africa, Prevention, Epidemiology & Treatment; by International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)
  11. Jan 2020 : The Mediators’ Seminar - Glory Mediation Centre - Royal Court Hotel Mombasa
  12. Sept 2019 : Training of Trainers (TOT) in Mediation (MTI –E.Africa)
  13. May 2019 : Sustainability and Health Promotion (K.U. & University of Finland)
  14. Sept 2018 : The Oncology Nurses Chapter - Kenya and Association for Psycho-Oncology in Africa International Conference, 2018
  15. June 2018 : 44 th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) in Chiang Mai Thailand
  16. Feb 2018 : 1 st Regional Multi-Disciplinary Conference on Drugs Demand Reduction and Supply Suppression (³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ)
  17. July 2017 : Certified Professional Mediator (MTI-EA)
  18. Aug 2016 : Palliative Care (³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ/Nairobi Hospice)
  19. 2014 - 2015 : Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Part 1 &2 Training
  20. Nov 2014 : The 4 Th Kenya National Palliative Care Conference (KEHPCA) - Nairobi
  21. Nov 2013 : 3 rd National Conference of Kenya Guidance, Counselling & Psychological Association (KGCPA) – Egerton University
  22. Nov 2012 : Conference: on Peace Agenda for Kenya: (KCPA) - NRB
  23. Sept 2012: The 3 rd Kenya National Palliative Care Conference (KEHPCA)
  24. April 2012 :Counselling Supervision Workshop – ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ
  25. Aug 2010 : Training of Trainers ( TOT) in Psychological Counselling - KIPC
  26. Nov 2009 : Leadership Training – SERVE Ministry International
  27. Nov 2008 : Voluntary Counselling and Testing Course –NASCOP & KAPC
  28. Aug 2006: Practical Counselling Skills and Application – Maranatha College
  29. Nov 2004: National DFID Global Sch. Partnership Conference: British Council
  30. Feb 2004 : Life Skills & HIV/AIDS