Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Position:Chairperson Department of Psychology Contact Address: Kenyatta University,P.O Box 43844-00100, Nairobi Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Area of Specialization:Counselling Psychology, Substance Abuse and addiction   Download Cv

Research Interests

• Mental Health
• Substance Use in Athletic Performance (Doping)
• Behaviour Change in Substance Use Disorders
• Recovery Oriented Care Systems in Substance Disorders
• Family and Alcohol Use Disorder
• Peacebuilding Leadership

Publications/ Academic Reports and Manuals

• Mwasiaji, E. T., Githae, E. N., & Ogutu, J. O. (2022). Research direction on entrepreneurs’ mental health and wellbeing for global sustainability agenda. International Academic Journal of Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, 2(2), 339-356.
• Mwende Mugendi, S., & Githae, E. (2021). Demographic Factors Associated With Non-Completion Among Postgraduate Student In Selected Public Universities In Kenya. Isagoge - Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1(6), 79–101.
• Mugendi, S., & Githae, E. (2021). Prevalence of non-completion among postgraduate students in selected public universities in Kenya. European journal of education studies, 8(12).
• Githae, E. N. & Namukoa, S.N. (2021).  Exploring Spousal Communication as a Predictor in Relapse Occurrence among Individuals in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders: Implications for Treatment Programs. African Journal of Alcohol and Drug Abuse –AJADA, 5, 57-80.
• Mugendi, S. M. & Githae, E. N. (2021). Relationship between Psychological Distress and Non-Completion among Postgraduate Students in Selected Public Universities in Kenya. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2 (1) 43-52.
• Githae, E. N. (2019). Psychosocial Burden among Close Family Members of Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder in Inpatient Treatment Centers in Kenya. African Journal of Educational & Social Science Research 7(2)60-65.
• Githae, E. N. (2019). Perceived Harmful-Criticism in Family Interactional Patterns and Relapse Risk among Recovering Inpatients with Alcohol Use Disorder in Kiambu County, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology 2(02)1-18.
• Githae, E. N. (2016). Family Expressed Emotion in Relapse of Alcoholism. International Organization of Scientific Research, Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IOSR-JHSS), 21(9)33-41.
• Githae, E. N., Sirera, M., & Wasanga, C. (2016). Family Over-involvement and Relapse among Inpatient Alcoholics in Nairobi, Kenya. International Organization of Scientific Research, Journal of Humanities & Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 21(7)44-50.
• Githae, E. N. (2020). Research Report 2: World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) Social Science Research, 2018-2019: Topic: Gender Outcomes of Using Brief Motivational Interventions (BMI) on Beliefs and Attitudes against Doping among Athletes in Secondary Schools in Kenya
• Githae, E. N., & Ndungo, C. W. (2019). Research Report 1: World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) Social Science Research, 2018-2019: Topic: Gender Outcomes of Using Brief Motivational Interventions (BMI) on Beliefs and Attitudes against Doping among Athletes in Secondary Schools in Kenya
• Githae, E. N. (2020): Teaching Manual: Rwanda Correctional Services. NCO 023: Guidance and Counseling in Prison Settings.
• Githae, E. N. (2020): Teaching Module: Health Psychology, Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
• Githae, E. N., Kimotho, S. & Musili, P. (2020): Teaching Interactive Module: Counselling Skills and Techniques, Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
• Githae, E. N. (2020): Teaching Interactive Module: Assessment and Diagnosis of Personality and Psychopathology, Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
• Githae, E. N. (2019): Trainer’s Guide: Rwanda Correctional Services. NCO 023: Guidance and Counseling in Prison Settings.

Research: Funded Projects

• December 2020: Team Member: Funded for Course Development Application: The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) & International Society of Addiction Journal Editors (ISAJE)
• 2019: Principal Investigator (PI): National Research Fund (NRF), Kenya for further processing of the 2020 Big Four projects. Topic area: “Implementing Comprehensive Recovery-Oriented Practices for Health Promotion, Resiliency and Productivity of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Kenya
• 2018-2020: Principal Investigator (PI): World Anti-doping Agency (WADA): 2018 Social Science Research Grant, 2018. Topic: Gender Outcomes of Using Brief Motivational Interventions (BMI) on Beliefs and Attitudes against Doping among Athletes in Secondary Schools in Kenya.
• 2014-2015: Funded Training: Nominated for a 2 year Women Peacebuilding and Leadership Program (WPLP) by USAID in collaboration with Eastern Mennonite University, Virginia, USA.

Conferences/Workshops/Seminar Papers:

• 2022: Presented a paper in the 4^th International Health Promotion Conference. Topic: Promoting entrepreneurs’ mental health and wellbeing for 2030 global sustainability agenda amidst coronavirus pandemic.
• 2020, Eldoret: Training Seminar for Games Coaches on Research Intervention for Using Brief Motivational Interventions (BMI) on Beliefs and Attitudes against Doping among Athletes in Secondary Schools in Kenya (KU/WADA Research Project)
• 2019 October, Iten: Workshop Role of School Principals and Games Coaches in Shaping Beliefs and Attitudes Against Doping among School Athletes
• 2019, KUCC: Workshop for manual development: Brief Motivational Intervention for School Coaches
• 2018: Kenyatta University 1st Regional Conference on Drug Demand Reduction and Supply Suppression that the Department of Psychology: Community Understandings of Alcohol Dependence among Families and Communities and Implication on Treatment and Recovery in Kenya.
• 2017: Georg Arnhold International Summer School, 2017: Braunschweig, Germany. Topic: Contextual and Systemic Factors Enhancing Effectiveness of Education in Emergencies (EiE) Practices in Conflict Prone Areas of Kenya.
• 2016: Codependence: Understanding cycle of addiction. Presentation done at Asumbi Rehabilitation Center.
• 2015: Eastern Mennonite University, Virginia USA: Women Peacebuilding and Leadership program 2014-2015. Presented a paper on “Analysis of Key drivers of Gender Based Violence in Kenya” as a product of a research project.
• 2015: Presented a paper at the National Campaign Against Drugs and Alcohol abuse (NACADA). Topic: Role of Family Over-involvement in Occurrence of Relapse among Recovering Alcoholics in Kiambu County, Kenya.
• 2016: Psychosocial Consequences of taking alcohol and other drugs. Paper presented at Kenyatta University Drug Awareness Week.
• 2015: Impact of Positive Leadership and its Impact on Organizational Success. EDULINK II Project, Kenyatta University.
• 2014: Gender-based violence: Breaking the Cycle. Paper presented in a symposium “Healing the Human Person” at Kenya Methodist University
• 2014: “Analysis of Key drivers of Gender Based Violence in Kiambu County”: intervention project and unpublished paper written under Eastern Mennonite University
• Currently directing a team developing a leadership book “Strengthening Leadership Competencies in Higher Education; A manual for education managers”.
• 2019: Karura Community Chapel: Triggers of Mental Ill-Health and Coping Strategies for Wellness: Presentation made at Karura Community Chapel, Nairobi.
• 2018: Asumbi Treatment Center: Codependence: Understanding cycle of addiction. Presentation done at Asumbi Rehabilitation Center.

Affiliations/ Editorial Positions

• 2021: Appointment as Peer Reviewer for Africa Journal of Clinical Psychology (AJCP)
• 2020: Peer Review for the Global Effort on COVID-19 (GECO) Health Research Initiative
• 2019 to date: Editorial Board and Peer Reviewer: African Journal of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (AJADA). A Journal of National Authority for the Campaign Against Drugs and Alcohol Abuse (NACADA)
• 2019: NACADA Research Partnership: National Research Fund (NRF): Implementing Comprehensive Recovery-Oriented Practices for Health Promotion, Resiliency and Productivity of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Kenya
• World Anti-doping Agency (WADA): 2018 Social Science Research Grant, 2018. Topic: Gender Outcomes of Using Brief Motivational Interventions (BMI) on Beliefs and Attitudes against Doping among Athletes in Secondary Schools in Kenya.
• 2019: Directorate of Mental Health Kenya: Research Partnership: National Research Fund (NRF): Implementing Comprehensive Recovery-Oriented Practices for Health Promotion, Resiliency and Productivity of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Kenya
• 2019: Ministry of Health (Kiambu General Hospital and Kilifi County Hospital as Research Partners) Research Partnership with National Research Fund (NRF): Implementing Comprehensive Recovery-Oriented Practices for Health Promotion, Resiliency and Productivity of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Kenya

Community Service

• 2007-2008: Trauma counselor at Kirathimo in Limuru during Post Election Violence (PEV)
• 2008-Present: Consultant and Volunteer Rehabilitation Counselor, Asumbi Treatment Center (ATC) and Redhill Rehabilitation Center
• 2015 to date: Appointment as a staff Mentor at Kenyatta University
• 2013: Trauma Counselor in conjunction with Kenya Psychologists Association during Westgate attack in Nairobi, 2013.
• 2017 to date: Secretary, Anchor Welfare Association a community savings and welfare association that I founded.
• 2018: Mental Wellness and Awareness: Seminar presentation, Karura Community Chapel, Nairobi
• 2019, May 15: NTV Guest Speaker: Gender Based Violence; 2020: Thursday April 30^th NTV Guest
• 2020: Speaker: Your World Program, Disaster Preparedness and Psychological wellbeing during the pandemic
• 2020: Newspaper articles:

                    Eunice Githae: Mental Wellness during Quarantine and Lockdown, Daily Nation, Saturday March 21^st 2020.

                   Eunice Githae: Calming Anxiety in Children as the Pandemic Rewriting the rules, Saturday Nation May 23^rd 2020.

Administrative Positions Held

• 2020 August: Chairperson, Psychology Department
• 2016-2020 July: Chairperson Board of Postgraduate Committee Department of Psychology
• 2015 to date: Lecturer, Psychology Department
• 2010-2014: Assistant Lecturer and Coordinator Counseling Programs, Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)
• 2010 – 2014: Examination Coordinator, Department of Counseling, Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)
  

Professional Membership

• 2020: Member College of Experts: Member of the College of Experts of the National Institute of Health Research (NHIR) UK
• 2006 to Date: Member Kenya Professional Counselors and Psychologists Association (KCPA)
• 2016 to Date: Member Daima Amani Women Network (DAWN)
• 2020 to date: Member International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)

Achievements

• December 2020, Co-Course Developer: Successful Funding for Course Development Application: The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) & International Society of Addiction Journal Editors (ISAJE)
• March 2019, Principal Investigator: World Anti-doping Agency (WADA): 2018 Social Science Research Grant, 2018. Topic: “Gender Outcomes of Using Brief Motivational Interventions (BMI) on Beliefs and Attitudes against Doping among Athletes in Secondary Schools in Kenya”
• September 2019, Principal Investigator: Research Project Selected for funding by National Research Fund (NRF) of Kenya for the 2^nd Multidisciplinary call. Topic area: “Implementing Comprehensive Recovery-Oriented Practices for Health Promotion, Resiliency and Productivity of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) in Kenya
• 2014-2015: Nominated for a 2 year Women Peacebuilding and Leadership Program (WPLP) by USAID in collaboration with Eastern Mennonite University, Virginia, USA.