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Dr. Beatrice A. Murunga

Daystar University

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Name: Dr. Beatrice A. Murunga
Mobile: +254 709 972 000
E-mail: bmurunga@daystar.ac.ke
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Updated: 04 Dec, 2025
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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

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Academic Qualification

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.
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)
198  - 1988    Bachelor of Education (Fine Art), Honors. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. 
Recent Publications
Impact of EMDR on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms among Urban Refugees in Nairobi, Kenya

Published : 2025

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Sociodemographic and Associated Risk Factors for PTSD and Depression Among Select Urban Refugees in Nairobi

Published : 2025

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Teaches

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.

 

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Impact of EMDR on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms among Urban Refugees in Nairobi, Kenya
Published2025
Link: https://doi.org/10.55677/IJCSMR/V5I10-07/2025

Sociodemographic and Associated Risk Factors for PTSD and Depression Among Select Urban Refugees in Nairobi
Published2025
Link: https://doi.org/10.20431/2349-0381.1211016

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Conference Paper Presentation

Published2025 Impact of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing on PTSD and Depression Symptoms among Urban Refugees in Nairobi. At Makerere University Kampala, October 6th 2025

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Published2023 Participant in the EMDRIA Virtual Summit 2023 held Online

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Published2023 Facilitator in TMSS Project Scoping Workshop with Refugees and Host Communities in Kakuma, Turkana Country 16th to 18th August, 2023

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Published2025 Facilitator EMDR Level 1 Training at JJ McCarthy Retreat Centre, Nairobi, 1st to 4th October, 2025

Published2023 Participant in the 1st Grand Academic Seminar held at the Travellers Beach Hotel in Mombasa, 19th to 24th March, 2023.

Research Interests

Traumatology, Postraumatic Stress Disorder, Refugee Experiences, Peace and Reconciliation, Post-Conflict Situations, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR

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