Dr. Beatrice A. Murunga
- School of Psychology
About
I am a qualified psychotherapist, researcher, lecturer and Trainer with over 28 year experience in tertiary education. I have global cross-cultural experience in the field of mental health. I am interested in using my training and experience to enhance the lives of others
Academic qualifications
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2017–2025
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology. Daystar University, Nairobi. Research on Impact of EMDR in PTSD and Depession Symptom Reduction among Urban Refugees in Nairobi.
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1993–1996
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, High Honors. George Fox University (Western Evangelical Seminary), Portland Oregon, USA. Awarded Who's who among students in American universities and colleges 1996 (62d Volume
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1988
198 - Bachelor of Education (Fine Art), Honors. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Research interests
Traumatology, Postraumatic Stress Disorder, Refugee Experiences, Peace and Reconciliation, Post-Conflict Situations, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR
Teaching
Courses taught
- I teach various courses including Human Development
- Personality Psychology
- Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress; Death
- Loss and Grief; HIV and AIDS Counseling; Marital and Family Therapy; Supervision of Students on Counseling Practicum.
Publications
3 publications-
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Sociodemographic and Associated Risk Factors for PTSD and Depression Among Select Urban Refugees in Nairobi
Journals 2025
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Impact of EMDR on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms among Urban Refugees in Nairobi, Kenya
Journals 2025
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Facilitator in TMSS Project Scoping Workshop with Refugees and Host Communities in Kakuma, Turkana Country 16th to 18th August, 2023
Projects 2023
Activities
4 activities-
Facilitator EMDR Level 1 Training at JJ McCarthy Retreat Centre, Nairobi, 1st to 4th October, 2025
Workshops 2025
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Impact of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing on PTSD and Depression Symptoms among Urban Refugees in Nairobi. At Makerere University Kampala, October 6th 2025
Conference Paper Presentation 2025
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Participant in the EMDRIA Virtual Summit 2023 held Online
Conferences attended 2023
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Participant in the 1st Grand Academic Seminar held at the Travellers Beach Hotel in Mombasa, 19th to 24th March, 2023.
Workshops 2023