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kathungu

Title/Qualifications: PhD
Department/Unit/Section: Psychology
Contact Address: P.O. Box 35027-00200, Nairobi.
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Position: Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Counselling Psychology
Research Interests: Addiction Prevention and Treatment, emotional intelligence and behavior, children  and youth rehabilitation, child care and protection, the juvenile justice system
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ORCID ID:    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9314-0202

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Research and capacity building  Interests: 

Addiction prevention and treatment , emotional intelligence and behaviour, children  and youth rehabilitation, child care and protection ,juvenile and criminal  justice systems.

Publications
Refereed journal papers

  • Ngatia,V.& Kathungu, B.M.(2023)  Social-Emotional Intelligence of Undergraduate University Students in Intimate Relationships in Nairobi, Kenya: A Gender Differences Perspective. Bulletin of Education and Research August 2023, Vol. 45, No.2 pp. 1-15
  • Chege,A , Kathungu,B. & Kareg,M.(2022)  Efficacy of a music-based intervention on enhancement of treatment motivation among clients with substance use disorders in residential treatment in Kenya
    African Musicology Online., Vol 11,Issue 1
  • Chege, A. & Kathungu, B.M. (2021). Does Family Structure predispose youth to drug use? The case of Kajiado county in Kenya. African Journal of Alcohol and Drug abuse Vol.5, 68-80
  • Newa E.O, Kathungu,B. M.& Wasanga C. (2021). Factors influencing uptake of career counselling services among university students in Nairobi City County,KenyaVol2,issue1,2021
  • Wangombe,J. & Kathungu,B. (2021).Palliative Care Recovery Outcomes: Nature of Recovery outcomes among Cancer Patients in Nairobi and Nyeri Counties. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing.Vol6,Issue2,No.1,pp 1-12
  • Wangombe,J. & Kathungu,B. (2021).Palliative Care Resilience: Adversity Quotient among Cancer Patients in Nairobi and Nyeri  Counties, Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Psychology , ISSSN 2520-4661 Vol.3,Issue No. 2.pp 24-32
  • Ondeng,J.Sirera,M. & Kathungu,B. (2020) Gender Responsive Programing in Kenya: The Time is Ripe, Women & Criminal Justice, DOI: 1080/08974454.2020.1837334
  • Miovský1,M. Vondrová1,A.,Peters,R., Kathungu,B., Lososová1,A.(2019). National Addiction-Specific Institutional Infrastructure – Fundamental Prerequisite for Successful Implementation of Specialized Academic Degree Study Programmes: A Case Study In Historical Perspective. Central European journal of public health
  • Kathungu, B.M. et al: (2016)A Handbook for Child Care and Protection : ERIKS: Nairobi ISNB Number
  • Kathungu B.M., Mwaura, L. &Wambugu, B.N.  (2015). Extent and patterns    of drug use among persons with disabilities. International Journal of Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders.1Issue 3&4.
  • Kinga,T. Kathungu, B.&Mwangi,J.(2013) Relationship between functions of counselor supervision and level of Burn out: The case of Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) counselors in selected counties in Kenya. The Cradle of Knowledge:African Journal of Educational and Social Science Research. Vol. 1 No. 1
  • Research Report  on Situational analysis on Juvenile Justice Systems in Kenya. For Government of Kenya and JICA 2011  as Co- investigator . Research report
  • Kathungu B. Karega,M.& Wasanga C. (2010 )Research Report on Impact of alcoholism on gender roles and gender roles socialization in rural communities in Kenya. Implications for the future of the boy child in Kenya as Principal investigator
  • Maingi, L.N., Kathungu,B.M. (2017).Relationship between Harsh Physical Parental Disciplining during Childhood and Intimate Partner Violence among Men in Nyeri County, Kenya. International Journal of Science Arts and Commerce ,Vol 2.No.2 Pgs.
  • Musili, P.M., Sirera.A.M. &Kathungu, B.M. (2016).Vicarious Traumatization among Professional Caregivers and Support Staff in Selected Hospices in Kenya. International Journal of Social Science and Economics Invention(IJESSI)Volume 02 Issue 07
  • Kathungu, Beatrice (2004).Fundamentals of communication in Guidance and Counseling.Module for Institute of Open Learning, Kenyatta University

Book Chapters-None

 Refereed Learning Modules

  • APS 203: Cross Cultural Psychology for KU Dept. of Psychology
  • APS 704Continuum of care in the treatment of substance use disorders for KU Dept. of Psychology

Reviewed Conference Papers

  • Translating evidence for drug demand reduction education programs presented at 2019 NIDA International forum : Building International Collaborative Research on drug abuse
  • Prevalence and risk factors for drug use among persons with disability: Implications for prevention presented during the ISSUP/NACADA International conference on drugs held at KICC, Nairobi Kenya 10th-14th December 2018
  • Presentation on ADA policy, legislation, and implementation Presented at 2nd National Conference on Alcohol and drug abuse atMoiInternational Sports centre , Kasarani gymnasium 10th-13th June 2013
  • 2018: Chege, A. & Kathungu, B.M. (2018). Relationship between Family Structure and Drug Use among Youth in Kajiado County, Kenya. Paper presented at the1st Regional Conference on Drug Demand Reduction and Supply suppression held at Kenyatta University on 21st-23rd Feb 2018
  • 2015: Kathungu, B. &Nthangi, A. The Role of Counselling Psychology in Patient Centred Care. Presented at the 1st Global Conference on Patient Centred Care, held at Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya from 29th September – 2nd October, 2015
  • 2018: Kathungu, B. Mwaura, L. &Wambugu, B. Prevalence and Risk Factors for Drug Use among Persons with Disability: Implications for Prevention. Presented during the ISSUP/NACADA International Conference on Drugs held at KICC, Nairobi, Kenya, from 10th-14th Dec 2018
  • 2018: Chege, A & Kathungu, B: Patterns of drug use among youth from single – parent families: Implications for prevention presented during the ISSUP/ NACADA international conference held at KICC Nairobi Kenya

 Secondary School Level Textbooks-None

Short Communication in Journals-None

Consultancy and Project Reports

a)       Research Report on Situational analysis on Juvenile Justice Systems in Kenya. For Government of Kenya and JICA 2011 as Co- investigator. Research report

Non-Reviewed Conference Papers

  • 2019: Kathungu, B. Evidence based practice in child care and protection-the DADIME model. Presented at the North Rift Child Care and Protection Conference held at the Eldoret Polytechnic, Kenya on 9th-11th April 2019
  • 2019: Kathungu, B. North rift child care and protection. Presented at the North Rift Child Care and Protection Conference and training held at the Eldoret Polytechnic, Kenya on 9th-11th April 2019
  • 2018: Kathungu, B.M. Self-care for practitioners in child care and protection. Presented at the 1st National Symposium in Kenya On Child Care And Protection Held At The Multimedia University Of Kenya On 16th -18th May 2018
  •  2018: Recovery-oriented systems of care presented to Kenyatta university health care staff 15th March 2018 at Kenyatta University
  • 2021: Kathungu, B. Evidence-based principles for effective drug demand reduction: Applying theory to practice. Presented at the ISSUP virtual international conference December 2021
  •  2019:Kathungu , B: Continuum of care in child care and protection presented at the ACCIK North Rift Conference held in Eldoret Polytechnic April 2019

Refereed Exhibitions and Performances-None

Other Publications-None

Editorship of a Book or Conference Proceedings

  • Served as a peer reviewer for African Journal of Alcohol and Drug abuse
  • Served as a member of the expert review group for Colombo  Drug Advisory Program(DAP)
  • Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) manuals -2018

Scholarly Presentations at Conferences/Workshops/Seminars

  • 2020: Kathungu, B:Presented a webinar on Developing university –based DDR academic programmes for resource constrained countries April 2020
  • 2017: Kathungu, B: Integrating drug demand reduction education into university curriculum presented at ECOWAS/ UNODC meeting at Abuja Nigeria 2017
  • 2013: Kathungu, B: What Can communities do? Empowering communities to take the front lead in the fight against ADA for the African Brotherhood Church (ABC )lower Eastern ADA program
  • 2018: Kathungu, B: Basic knowledge about drug abuse presented to peer counsellors training forum at Kenyatta University
  • 2019: Kathungu, B. Response & Challenges of Addressing GBV and Gender Issues in the University. Presented at the Gender Training of Trainers workshop for students Held at KU BSSC on 15th March 2019
  • 2011: Kathungu .B: Presentation on work life balance for managers presented at the Kenya Institute of Management KIM Embu forum
  • 2021: Kathungu, B: Presentation on who is an addiction professional presented at the ISSUP Kenya webinar 2021
  • 2022: Kathungu, B: Presentation on impact of substance use disorders in educational institutions in Kenya: Possibilities for mitigation presented at the ISSUP Kenya Bi-monthly webinar Feb 2022
  • 2022: Kathungu B: Presentation  in the joint University of Malta, Foundation for Social Welfare Services, 24th ISAM Annual Scientific Congress  Oct 4-7,2022
  • 2023: Kathungu B: Presentation on attitude management  during a Principal’s, Directors and Deputy Principals conference by Kenya Association of Technical Training Institutions (KATTI) on 4th May 2023 at PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort, Mombasa

Community Engagements and Other Contributions

 Research funding

  • NACADA research on Alcohol, drugs and substance abuse among persons with disabilities in Nairobi, central and coastal regions 2011/2012 (Principal investigator )
  • Grant on development of a course on publishing addiction science- 2020. Funded by ICUDDR and ISAJE (Principal investigator)

Community outreach

  • Board of Management  member Kyeni Girls High School
  • Life Member-Kenya Red Cross  Society-Embu Branch
  • Invitation as Chief Guest – prize giving day at  Nguviu High school 2014
  • Invitation to join management advisory board Talbot Recovery centre 2013
  • Invitation as a guest speaker by Talbot Recovery centre 2012
  • Volunteer consultant for Association of Charitable Children Institutions of Kenya(ACCIK),Kenya

Professional Affiliation & portfolios- none

 Recognitions awards and honors

  • Awarded Afri-Glo Women Choice Award 2023/2024 for community impact  in Counselling and Campaign against drug abuse
  • Appreciation by ICUDDR
  • Awarded research grant by NACADA
  • Awarded travel grant to San Antonio Texas for NIDA international summit
  • Awarded a certificate of recognition by ACCIK and ERIKS of Sweden in recognition of outstanding contribution to development of curriculum in child care and protection
  • Conferred the tittle of  International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP II)
  • Awarded certificate of recognition by Kenya Red cross society Embu branch for being a pillar in resource mobilization.
  • Appreciated by Nguviu Boys for being Chief guest during school awards day
  • Appreciated by the Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor for being Chair wellness Board
  • Chief guest at Embu East District Education day at ACK Kagaari Secondary School
  • Awarded Certificate of recognition by Kenyatta University in recognition of contributions towards the university attainment of ISO 9001:2000 certification
  • Appreciation by the Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor for successfully organizing the University community in responding to the drought and famine response committee call. 
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