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Dr. Stephen N. Ndegwa

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

SAHS SAHS-PSYC

Title and Responsibilities

Lecturer of Psychology and Counseling; Examination Officer

Teaching, setting and grading exams, counseling and mentoring students, clinical supervision for students on practicums, theses and dissertation supervision and examination. 

Organizing exams and grade moderations, preparing exam related reports, preparing exam invigilation schedules and coordinating invigilation of exams. 

School of Applied Human Sciences, Department of Psychology and Counseling

Biography

I have been a computer studies teacher at Joseph Allamano Secondary School and a facilitator of pre-university counseling courses at Daystar University. I have been an adjunct lecturer at Oasis Africa, Africa

Nazarene University and Daystar University. I am currently a lecturer and an examination officer at Daystar University in School of Human and Social Sciences. 

I am a psychologist and board member for Alpha Training and Counseling Centre where I conduct psychological assessments and clinical interviews for clients, conduct individual, group and family therapy, prepare training proposals, materials, and facilitate training. I also engage in clinical supervision for therapists. I am a consultant for the Nairobi Women’s Hospital – Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC) counselors.  I also consult for different churches and schools on counseling and adolescent behavior.

I am a peer-reviewer for the British Journal of Guidance and Counseling, an external examiner for Pan African Christian University (PACU) and a committee member for the African Journal of Clinical Psychology.     

I am an associate member of Kenya Counseling and Psychological Association (KCPA). 

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD, Clinical Psychology 2016 Daystar University
  • MA, Counseling Psychology 2011 Daystar University
  • BA, Psychology  2009 Daystar University

Publications (2 Publications)

Refereed Journal Articles

  • Ndegwa, S. (2018). Efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Coping-Skills Therapy on Alcohol and Cannabis Users among University Students in a Kenyan University. Africa Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1, 2

  • Ndegwa, S., Munene, A. & Oladipo, R. (2017). Factors influencing alcohol use among University students in a Kenyan University. Africa Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1, 102-117.

Conferences

  • Ndegwa, S. (2018). Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Coping-Skills

    Therapy on Cannabis Users among University Students in a Kenyan University. NACADA-ISSUP International Conference on Drug Demand Reduction at KICC, Nairobi (10th – 14th Dec., 2018).

  • Ndegwa, S. (2018). Child Criminality: Predisposing Factors and Preventive Measures. International Child Protection Conference at Daystar University, Nairobi (8th – 10th Aug., 2018).

  • Ndegwa, S. (2018). Cognitive-Behavioral Coping-Skills Therapy Efficiency in Treating Alcohol Users among University Students. KCPA 5th Annual Scientific Conference held at KICD, Nairobi (14th -15th June, 2018)

  • Ndegwa, S. & Waiyaki, W. (2017). Parental Awareness: The First Step in Protecting Children against Online Violence. 4th Regional Parenting Conference in Malawi (24th – 27th October, 2017).

  • Ndegwa, S. (2016). Factors Associated With Alcohol Use Among University Students in a Kenyan University. The Annual International Research Conference in Kenya Methodist University, Meru (21st-22nd Nov., 2016).

  • Waiyaki, W. & Ndegwa, S. (2016). Peace: Minimizing The Risk of PTSD in Kenya General Election of 2017. KCPA 4th Annual Scientific Conference at KICD, Nairobi (10th-11th Nov., 2016)

Research Interests

Substance Abuse, Prevention & Treatment, Adolescents & Youth, Family & Mental Health

Projects 

  1. 2018/2019 - Parenting and Youth Problematic Behaviour: A Case Study of University Students – Daystar University
  2. 2017 - Parental Awareness: The First Step in Protecting Children against Online Violence – Self and W. Waiyaki 
  3. 2018/2019 - Succession Planning as a Strategy for Creating Sustainable Family Businesses – Daystar University  

Teaches

PhD classes: Measurement and Assessment I - Cognitive and Achievement Tests; Measurement and Assessment II - Personality Tests

MA classes: Theories of Counseling; Counseling Fundamentals and Micro Skills; Family Systems and Marital Therapy; Psychopathology; Practicum and Seminar

BA classes: Loss and Grief Counseling; Human Sexuality

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