Dr. Phelista Marura Musili

Lecturer, Department of Psychology

Academic Qualifications

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

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Musili, P.M. (2021), Teaching Interactive Module, Psychology of Gender: Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
  2. Wasanga C. & Musili,P.M., (2021), Teaching Interactive Module: Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling: Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning
  3. 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.
  4. Musili, P.M., Gatua, D., & Nthangi A., (2020). Teaching Interactive Module, Introduction to Psychopathology: Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

Conference Papers

  1. Challenges and Obstacles facing Mediators in Kenya – In a seminar by Glory Mediation Centre on 24 th January 2020
  2. ‘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, 10 th August, 2018
  3. ‘Assessing Risk Factors and Frequency of Alcohol Use among Palliative Care Patients in Kenya’; on 31 st May 2018, in 44 th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) in Thailand
  4. ‘Prevalence of Alcohol and Substance Use among Patients in Palliative Care’; on 21 st February 2018 in Kenyatta University
  5. ‘Awareness of Drug Policy and Drug Prevention Measures among Students of Selected Secondary Schools in Kenya’ on 20 th Feb. 2018 in Kenyatta University
  6. ‘Vicarious Trauma among Professional Caregivers and Support Staff in Selected Hospices in Kenya . ’ On 1 st July 2016 (Kenyatta University)
  7. ‘ Psychological Issues among the Terminally ill: Lessons from a Qualitative Interview Study of Patients and their Care givers,’ in the 3 rd Bennial Kenya National Palliative Care Conference (KEHPCA), on 12 th -14 th Sept, 2012 at Sarova Panafric Hotel, NRB.
  8. Poster presentation: ‘ Hidden Patients in Palliative Care’ in the 3 rd Bennial KEHPCA, on 12th to 14 th Sept, 2012 at Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi.
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Jan 2020 : The Mediators’ Seminar - Glory Mediation Centre - Royal Court Hotel Mombasa
  12. Sept 2019 : Training of Trainers (TOT) in Mediation (MTI –E.Africa)
  13. May 2019 : Sustainability and Health Promotion (K.U. & University of Finland)
  14. Sept 2018 : The Oncology Nurses Chapter - Kenya and Association for Psycho-Oncology in Africa International Conference, 2018
  15. June 2018 : 44 th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) in Chiang Mai Thailand
  16. Feb 2018 : 1 st Regional Multi-Disciplinary Conference on Drugs Demand Reduction and Supply Suppression (Kenyatta University)
  17. July 2017 : Certified Professional Mediator (MTI-EA)
  18. Aug 2016 : Palliative Care (Kenyatta University/Nairobi Hospice)
  19. 2014 - 2015 : Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Part 1 &2 Training
  20. Nov 2014 : The 4 Th Kenya National Palliative Care Conference (KEHPCA) - Nairobi
  21. Nov 2013 : 3 rd National Conference of Kenya Guidance, Counselling & Psychological Association (KGCPA) – Egerton University
  22. Nov 2012 : Conference: on Peace Agenda for Kenya: (KCPA) - NRB
  23. Sept 2012: The 3 rd Kenya National Palliative Care Conference (KEHPCA)
  24. April 2012 :Counselling Supervision Workshop – Kenyatta University
  25. Aug 2010 : Training of Trainers ( TOT) in Psychological Counselling - KIPC
  26. Nov 2009 : Leadership Training – SERVE Ministry International
  27. Nov 2008 : Voluntary Counselling and Testing Course –NASCOP & KAPC
  28. Aug 2006: Practical Counselling Skills and Application – Maranatha College
  29. Nov 2004: National DFID Global Sch. Partnership Conference: British Council
  30. Feb 2004 : Life Skills & HIV/AIDS