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Dr. Beatrice M. Kathungu

Lecturer, Department of Psychology

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Dr. Beatrice M. Kathungu

Lecturer, Department of Psychology

Academic Qualifications

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

Refereed Journal Articles

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

Books

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 9 th -11 th 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 9 th -11 th April 2019
2018: Kathungu, B.M. Self-care for practitioners in child care and protection. Presented at the 1 st National Symposium in Kenya On Child Care And Protection Held At The Multimedia University Of Kenya On 16 th -18 th May 2018
2018: Recovery-oriented systems of care presented to Kenyatta university health care staff 15 th 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

Book Chapters

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

Conference Papers

  1. Translating evidence for drug demand reduction education programs presented at 2019 NIDA International forum : Building International Collaborative Research on drug abuse
  2. 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 10 th -14 th December 2018
  3. Presentation on ADA policy, legislation, and implementation Presented at 2 nd National Conference on Alcohol and drug abuse atMoiInternational Sports centre , Kasarani gymnasium 10 th -13 th June 2013
  4. 2018: Chege, A. & Kathungu, B.M. (2018). Relationship between Family Structure and Drug Use among Youth in Kajiado County, Kenya. P aper presented at the1 st Regional Conference on Drug Demand Reduction and Supply suppression held at Kenyatta University on 21st-23 rd Feb 2018
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 2020: Kathungu, B :Presented a webinar on Developing university –based DDR academic programmes for resource constrained countries April 2020
  9. 2017: Kathungu, B: Integrating drug demand reduction education into university curriculum presented at ECOWAS/ UNODC meeting at Abuja Nigeria 2017
  10. 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
  11. 2018: Kathungu, B: Basic knowledge about drug abuse presented to peer counsellors training forum at Kenyatta University
  12. 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
  13. 2011: Kathungu .B: Presentation on work life balance for managers presented at the Kenya Institute of Management KIM Embu forum
  14. 2021: Kathungu, B: Presentation on who is an addiction professional presented at the ISSUP Kenya webinar 2021
  15. 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
  16. 2022: Kathungu B : Presentation in the joint University of Malta, Foundation for Social Welfare Services, 24th ISAM Annual Scientific Congress Oct 4-7,2022
  17. 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 4 th May 2023 at PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort, Mombasa

Professional Affiliations

  • 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.