Dissertation and Thesis

KENYA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLORS.

Higher Diploma in Counselling and Masters Degree Thesis and Dissertation

NO. NAME. TITLE. YEAR

1. David H. Kiiru Perspectives on indigenous therapeutic 1999 interventions on death and bereavement in - Kenya. 2001 2. Anniciata W. Ndiritu An investigation to Nurses attitude towards 1999 HIV\ AIDS patients clients. Counselling, - person - centered helps. 2001 3. Elizabeth Cheserem An investigation into the factors that lead to 1999 teenage pregnancy in Kenya. - 2001 4. Mary W. Waireri Exploring psychosocial effects of 1999 Retrenchment in Kenya. - 2001 5. Ms. Nyawira Kuria Art as form of self-expression. 1999 - 2001 6. Jane Mbaika Kyula Bulling in schools. The silent nightmare. 1997 OCT. 7. Catherine W. Gachutha An exploration of Secondary school students' 1999 experience of drug use and treatment. A - Psychotherapeutic approach. 2001 8. Faith Muthoni Kariuki Maladjusted Behavior among adolescents in 1999 Secondary Schools. - 2001 9. Loise N. Gathairu An investigation to whether Counselling is 1999 effective in secondary schools. - 2001 10. Violet Tamu Nthiga An Exploration of the participants at a 1999 treatment center in Kenya: How effective is - the treatment Kenya. How effective is 2001 Counselling at the center? 11. Ruth K. W. Mulwa Counselling support given to sexually abused 1999 children in Nairobi Kenya. A thematic - Analysis. 2001

KENYA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLORS. (DISSERTATIONS) DURHAM (MA) & OTHERS IN THE LIBRARY.

NO. NAME TITLE YEAR 1. Jean Coates What can I identify as the long-term effects of 1998- enforced separation as a child, through 1999 hospitalization, on me and the impact it has on me as a Counsellor? 2. Burdess Anne What are some of the overriding feelings 1999 experienced by a client with Dissociate Identity - disorder and their effects? 2000 3. Hepple Sandra An investigation into the use of counselling skills, 1995 counselling and supervision within the role of - community psychiatric nursing. 1996 4. Kaparou Maria Fairy tales and guided imagery a combination of 1999 the two - 2000 5. Kostaki Katerina Counselling people with HIV 1998 - 1999 6. Maroudi, Vasiliki Personality as an Aetiological factor distinguishing 1999 depression prone individuals from non-depression - prone individuals. 2000 7. Matouk Marcedes A study of the elements in the relationship of a 1999 person working with children who used to live on - the streets that facilitate change and growth. 2000 8. Oldfield Rowell Talking of supervision 1999 - 2000 9. Nossiter Valerie Working with the concrete in humanistic 1996 counselling - 1997 10. Photini Christofovou Art and children the healing journey 1997 - 1998 11. Coates Jean Appendices 1999 - 2000

12. Hilary Campbell An exploration of darkness in working with the metaphor of the cat. How I can develop my Counselling practice 13. Dimitios Perilis Breaking silence, An introspective study into 2001- abortion. The importance of counselling service. 14. Kourea Aikaterini Integration and Eclecticism: an exploration of 2000 philosophical and research issues in the navigation - within the theoretical landscape of counselling 2001 15. Siana Page Self esteem more, more, more 2000 - 2001 16. Alison Hayes Fragile Heart 2000 - 2001 17. Margaret Ann Perceptions of Pastoral care 1989 Robson May 18. Kath Baker Fairy tales and use of Metaphor counseling 2002 19. P. Umplemby Critical incidents in becoming a professional 2002 counsellor: a personal journey. 20. Maggie Anne 2 chapters of the grounded theory Robson 21. Maggie Anne An exploration of stress and its perception in 21st May Robson childhood. (PHD Thesis) 1997 22. Don Balmer An evaluation of group counselling as a therapeutic 1987 intervention of patients suffering from chronic illness with special reference to Rheumatoid Arthritis. (PHD Thesis) 23. Marja L. Korhonen Inuit clients and the effective helper: An 2001 investigation of culturally sensitive counselling. OCT. (PHD Thesis) 24. Haruko Miyata An exploration of stress- some perceived causes 2002 and management within a small group of Sept.1st postgraduate students who are studying abroad. 25. Brenda Forrester 'Can imagery or other tools of the unconscious 2001 used in counselling facilitate lasting change In a - client? 2002 26. Sue, Pine Spirituality, Religion and the Psyche: A journey of 1998 self-discovery through my own spiritual and religious beliefs and their subsequent effect on my interactions with others. 27. S.J Onken In what ways does culture have an effect on the counselling relationship? How, and to what extent, has this been taken into consideration? 28. Jacob C.G. Lung An investigation into the development of pre- 2002 service teachers in a guidance training programme and its implications for the guidance role in schools. 29 Zinat fazal Experiences of counseling in a stressful 2003 environment. 30 Teresa Wangui What are some of the perceived effects of 2003 Njoka retrenchment? 31 Fredrick Ngugi Remarriage issues of widowed persons in existing 2002 Kamau (Higher open therapy group. Diploma) 32 Ngada Scolasticah Does counseling help students in Kenya? 2003 Elizabeth 33 Esther W. Murira An exploration into the perception of counseling by 2003 (Higher Diploma) medical staff at a health center: 34 Theresa Salasya The effectiveness of counseling in reduction of drug 2003 Atema abuse amongst the young and the young adults-the case of kingdom of Lesotho 35 John Njunguna An Exploration of the experiences of four infertile 2003 Kimemia marriages in Ruiri and whether counseling intervention would help. 36 Nicholas Owino Grieving for the lost life: An Exploration of the 2004 Onyach impact of exiting seminary training, Upon Ex- seminarians in the context of East Africa.

Dissertation and Thesis, MA CLASS 2003-2005.

Author Title 1. Irene Kamau What is the experience of being HIV positive from a woman’s perspective 2. D.N. Kimemia An Exploration of individuals Experiences in marital relationships 3. Christine Makungu The impact of beliefs in moral behaviours Mukangi 4. Shiphrah Nyakeru An Exploration of ways in which teacher counselors Gichaga in secondary schools address bereavement and grief counseling for students 5. Alfred C. Kibunja Relationships styles in pastoralist communities: implications for counseling practice. 6. George Ouma Osoo Why is there a low uptake of voluntary counseling and testing services among married men living in the coast province of Kenya? 7. Pamela Lunjalu An Exploration of secondary school teacher counselors Experience of dual roles: A case of provincial girls schools in Nairobi province. 8. Mohamoud Merali The Emotional effects of pregnancy 9. Susan Nzisa Musuva An Investigation into the Emotional, social and behavioural difficulties experienced by boys in a boarding school in the suburbs of Nairobi. 10. Jennifer Karina An Exploration of Stress amongst counselors working in the voluntary counseling and testing centers 11. George Ouko The wounded soldier: An Investigation into the experiences of soldiers living with HIV/AIDS 12. Francis K. Njangiru Does Non-verbal communication have the same meaning in African context as in western literature? 13. Elias Juma Ooko An Exploration of the perceptions of Care givers as to the provision of suitable counselling services to orphans and vulnerable children (ovc) in Kasipul Division, Rachuonyo District of Nyanza province, Kenya 14. Thadeus M. Teddy C. An Exploration into my personal Experience of working with terminally ill children 15. Job Onyango A study Investigating the attitudes of counselors towards sexual orientation among practicing counselors in Kenya 16. Nancy N. Mungai An Exploration of the Experiences of a counselor working with the Terminally ill in Kenya. 17. Mary Kibera An Exploration of causes of conflicts in marriage as perceived by parents of young children. 18. Motari Omariba What is the experience of being a counselor and a health worker in a medical setting? A study in Homabay District Hospital 19. Anne W. Wachira An Exploration into challenges and factors affecting sexual behaviour change in men living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya. 20. Grace Njoroge An Investigation into the psychological effects of obese employees of Kenya Ports Authority and the outcome of counselling Interventions. 21. Rosalind W. Kariuki An Exploration into the Experiences of an emerging woman in Kenya. 22. Jane W. Karong’e How does the VCT work affect the VCT counsellors relationships? 23. George O. Okech Investigating into psychological effects on initial reception of HIV positive results. A focus on HIV positive male refugees. 24. Lilian Aoko Awimbo The After-math of HIV/AIDS 25. Njoki E. Njenga What are Young Men’s perceptions about engaging in unprotected sex? 26. Dolly Rajuai A research study on the knowledge, attitudes and sexual practices of the Kenyan Youths in Relations to HIV/AIDS. 27. Zahra M. Hussein The Attitude and perceptions of Somali women Towards Female Genital Circumcision in Nairobi. 28. Chepkiyeng S. R. An Exploration of psychological effects on adults as Macrina Cheruto a result of parental separation at childhood 29. Rosina Nasigha Mruttu Clients perception on the usefulness of motivational interviewing counseling as a mode of Rehabilitation for Alcohol addiction 30. Lucy R. Njagi An Investigation into the prevalence of Psychological Fears Among Young People: A Case of mini bus driver attendants locally known as matatu touts,

HIGHER DIPLOMA 2006-2007

Author Title 31. Wagura Prisca Muthoni Investigative study to establish whether cancer and HIV/AIDS Patients are accorded same care and services in Kenya.

MASTERS 2005-2007 List of Dissertations for student of the University of Manchester 2005-2007

Name of Student Title of Research 1. Dennis N. Wamalwa An Exploration into the barriers and opportunities experienced in disclosing HIV status among spouses in Kibera informal settlement-Kenya. 2. Richard Njeru Mutea An Investigation into coping strategies of adult survivors of Road Traffic Accidents. 3. George O. Obuya An Investigation into Factors Influencing HIV/AIDS Counselling among Counsellors in South-Nyanza Sugar Company 4. Joshwa N. Otiende An Evaluation of Counselling Services in the Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV at Kisumu District Hospital 5. Marianne Glaeser What does it take to let go? An Investigation into the facilitating & obstructing factors of forgiveness-the therapist’s perspective. 6. Humphrey N. Mutegi An Exploration of Post Marital Breakdown Experience by Men in Gilgil Town of Nakuru District Kenya. 7. Dinah Kituyi Investigation into the nature of psychological experience of victims of torture : a study at IMLU. 8. Florence Mutono Kisilu An Investigation into the street children phenomenon: A case of Kitui Town 9. Violet Mokeira Mugambi Experiences of Abagusii Circumcised Women Living in Environments hostile to female genital cutting, (FGC) in Kenya. 10. Tabitha Y. Mukhwana Experiences of Stigma in Parents of Cerebral palsy children and counseling implications at Kisumu District Hospital 11. David Otieno Odongo Teacher’s perception on the role of play in enhancing early childhood learning and psychosocial development. 12. Lily Njoki Maina An Exploration study of the experiences of imprisoned single mothers separated from their children 13. Keryn Jennifer Caley An Evaluation of the Western Counsellor Training Model in Kenya. 14. May Kilemeko An Investigation into how the relationship between co- facilitators affects the learning environment in counselor training groups. 15. George Irungu Kariuki A Silent Sorrow? An Exploration into Experiences of men whose wives have had a miscarriage. 16. Joy R. Otolo An Investigation into domestic violence in rural women with special reference to what makes them stay in violent relationships. 17. John Mungai Mutonga An Investigation into Experiential Challenges Facing the clergy in ACK Diocese of Mt. Kenya South. 18. Henry Kerore Atuma An Exploration into Men’s Experiences of Widowhood: A case study of Abagusii community in Kenya. 19. Aurelian Tumaini Massawe An Investigation into the Ministry of Education’s Policy on Corporal punishment and its impact on Teacher- student Relationship. 20. Mabel K Bwile An Investigation into the experience of adults receiving Anti- Retroviral Drugs at Kitale District Hospital 21. Jacinta N. Macharia An Investigation into what motivates college students to seek VCT services at Kenya Medical Training College ( KMTC) Nairobi 22. Leah Gathoni Mugambi An Investigation into the experiences of grandmothers caring for HIV/AIDS orphaned grandchildren in Mathare Slums, Nairobi Kenya. 23. Mary B. Otieno An Exploration into the magnitude, causes and consequence of gender-based violence against girls and women.