Name: Phelista Marura Musili |
Area of Specialization: Counselling Psychology, Trauma & Palliative Counselling ,EMDR
Research Interests:
- 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
Publications & Manuals
- Musili, P.M. (2021), Teaching Interactive Module, Psychology of Gender: Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
- Wasanga C. & Musili,P.M., (2021), Teaching Interactive Module: Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling: Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
- Gachara E. & Musili, P.M. (2020). Teaching Interactive Module: Basic Counseling and Psychoeducation Skills for Addiction Professionals. Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning.
- Musili, P.M., Gatua, D., & Nthangi A., (2020). Teaching Interactive Module, Introduction to Psychopathology: Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning.
- Githae, E., Musili, P.M., Kimotho S., (2020). Teaching Interactive Module:Skills and Techniques of Counselling: Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning.
- 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.
- Musili, P.M., Sirera A.M. & Kathungu, B.M. (2016). Vicarious Trauma among Professional Caregivers and Support Staff in Selected Hospices in Kenya. International Scientific Invention Journals (ISIJ) ISSN 2455-6289 Vol. 2 (7) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338852314_
- Ouma, C.A., & Mwenje, M., & Musili, P.M. (2012). Relationship Between Locus of Control and Criminal Behavior among Inmates at Thika Prison, Kenya. Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counseling and Psychology. ISSN 2226-0552 Volume 2 (1).
- Musili, P.M. (2009). Teaching Module: Health Psychology. A Module for E-Learning. Nrb: Kenyatta university Press
- Musili, P.M., & Ouma, C.A., (2014). Teaching Module: Human Sexuality. A Module for E-Learning. Nrb: Kenyatta University Press
Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers
- Challenges and Obstacles facing Mediators in Kenya – In a seminar by Glory Mediation Centre on 24th January 2020
- ‘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, 10th August, 2018
- ‘Assessing Risk Factors and Frequency of Alcohol Use among Palliative Care Patients in Kenya’; on 31st May 2018, in 44th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) in Thailand
- ‘Prevalence of Alcohol and Substance Use among Patients in Palliative Care’; on 21st February 2018 in Kenyatta University
- ‘Awareness of Drug Policy and Drug Prevention Measures among Students of Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya’ on 20th Feb. 2018 in Kenyatta University
- ‘Vicarious Trauma among Professional Caregivers and Support Staff in Selected Hospices in Kenya.’ On 1st July 2016 (Kenyatta University)
- ‘Psychological Issues among the Terminally ill: Lessons from a Qualitative Interview Study of Patients and their Care givers,’ in the 3rd Bennial Kenya National Palliative Care Conference (KEHPCA), on 12th -14th Sept, 2012 at Sarova Panafric Hotel, NRB.
- Poster presentation: ‘Hidden Patients in Palliative Care’ in the 3rd Bennial KEHPCA, on 12th to 14th Sept, 2012 at Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi.
Research
- Exploring College Students’ Biopsychosocial Spiritual Wellbeing and Problems during COVID-19 through a contextual and comprehensive framework.
- ‘Assessing Risk Factors and Frequency of Alcohol Use among Palliative Care Patients in Kenya’
- 'Awareness of Drug Policy and Drug Prevention Measures among Students of Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya’
- Research: ‘Prevalence of Alcohol & Substance Use among Patients in Palliative Care’.
- ‘Psychological Issues among the terminally ill: Lessons from a Qualitative Interview Study of Patients and their Care givers’
- ‘Vicarious Trauma among Professional Caregivers and Support Staff in Selected Hospices in Kenya.’
- ‘Utilization of VCTs among selected sec. school students in Kwale County’
- Research Assistant in a Survey on ‘The Changing Family & Kinship in Kenya; Kwale County’
Conferences/Workshops/Seminars Attended
- 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)
- 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)
- Jan 2020 :The Mediators’ Seminar - Glory Mediation Centre - Royal Court Hotel Mombasa
- Sept 2019 :Training of Trainers (TOT) in Mediation (MTI –E.Africa)
- May 2019 : Sustainability and Health Promotion (K.U. & University of Finland)
- Sept 2018 :The Oncology Nurses Chapter - Kenya and Association for Psycho-Oncology in Africa International Conference, 2018
- June 2018 : 44th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) in Chiang Mai Thailand
- Feb 2018 : 1st Regional Multi-Disciplinary Conference on Drugs Demand Reduction and Supply Suppression (Kenyatta University)
- July 2017 :Certified Professional Mediator (MTI-EA)
- Aug 2016 : Palliative Care (Kenyatta University/Nairobi Hospice)
- 2014 - 2015 :Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Part 1 &2 Training
- Nov 2014 :The 4Th Kenya National Palliative Care Conference (KEHPCA) - Nairobi
- Nov 2013 :3rd National Conference of Kenya Guidance, Counselling & Psychological Association (KGCPA) – Egerton University
- Nov 2012 : Conference: on Peace Agenda for Kenya: (KCPA) - NRB
- Sept 2012: The 3rd Kenya National Palliative Care Conference (KEHPCA)
- April 2012 :Counselling Supervision Workshop – Kenyatta University
- Aug 2010 : Training of Trainers (TOT) in Psychological Counselling - KIPC
- Nov 2009 :Leadership Training – SERVE Ministry International
- Nov 2008 :Voluntary Counselling and Testing Course –NASCOP & KAPC
- Aug 2006: Practical Counselling Skills and Application – Maranatha College
- Nov 2004: National DFID Global Sch. Partnership Conference: British Council
- Feb 2004 : Life Skills & HIV/AIDS