Karume, Michelle, PhD
Academic & Professional Qualifications
-Doctor of Marital and Family Therapy
-Medical Family Therapist
-Marriage and Family Therapist
Employment History
- Current United States International University-Africa
-Loma Linda University, California USA
-Catholic Charities, California USA
Achievements
- - Counseling and Family Sciences 1st 2010
Place Research Award (best paper)
Department of Counseling and Family
Sciences Annual Conference-LLU
- Wilbur Alexander Wholeness Award 2010
Loma Linda University
- Team Builder Award 2010
Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic
- Diversity Loan Award 2009
Loma Linda University
Referred Journals
-Michelle Karume, Medical Family Therapy; Advanced Applications: A Book Review. (2018). Journal Of Child and Adolescent Mental Health 30 (3).
Books and Books Chapters
-Hernandez B., & Karume M., (2015). Prostituted Hearts and Bodies. Church and Society. Missiological Challenges for the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Patterson Printing. (354-367)
Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers
Conference Papers
- Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference-Washington DC ?
Evaluating A Symptom Management Program for Fibromyalgia Patients and their Families: A Mixed Method Study.
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Conference 2011
?Evaluating A Symptom Management Program for Fibromyalgia Patients and their Families: A Mixed Method Study.
Nurtured Heart Approach Global Summit-San Francisco 2011
-Loma Linda Counseling & Family Sciences Research Conference 2010
“Transforming Relationships in Group Homes: A Qualitative Study of the Nurtured Heart Approach”
-San Manuel Band of Mission Indians 2009
Dealing with grief, loss and change among the Native American children
-Loma Linda Villa Retirement Center December 18, 2009
Your Words, Your Soul (with Barbara Hernandez, PhD)
Student Co-authored Publications
-Nyaga, N. N., Kihara, M. & Karume, M. (2017). Psychological, Emotional and Social Hindrances to Self-Disclosure of Extra-Dyadic Involvement (EDI) By Men: An African Study. Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences. 5(9) 12-18
-Nyaga, N. N., Karume, M. & Khasakhala, L. (2017). What Men In Extradyadic Involvement (EDI) Desire Their Spouses To Know: An African Perspective. International Journal of Innovative Research and advanced Studies. 4 (8) 239-244
-Webbo, R.K., Kihara, M. & Karume, M. (2017). Effect of Age and Marriage Duration on Marital Satisfaction: A Case of Christian Marriages in Kenya. The International Journal Of Humanities & Social Studies. 5(8)9-13
-Webbo, R.K., Kihara, M. & Karume, M. (2017). The Influence Of Religiosity on Marital Satisfaction and Stability Among Christians in Kenya. Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science. 5(8) 7-12
-Awuor, A., & Karume, M. (2014). Autism Spectrum Disorder in Kenya and the role of the Psychologist-A Review of the Literature. Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science. 2(3) 83-85.
-Karume, M. & Osiemo. I.(2014). Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Meta analysis. Prime Journal of Business Administration and Management. 4(6) 1507-1511
-Gichovi, F., M. & Karume, M. (2014). Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science. 2(5) 57-60
1.3 Research
-Early childhood trauma and adult diseases.
Funded Projects
- Correlation between early life trauma and adult physical and mental health diseases among Kenyans; A quantitative study
Conferences Attended
- EARMAC Conference 2018
- Society Of Behavioral Medicine, Washington DC
Workshops Attended
-Kenya Psychological Association Conference 2017 at USIU-A
Seminars Attended
-AAMFT 2018 Symposium 2018
Masters
- Moises Correia Da Silva; Students’ Satisfaction With Supervision During Practicum: A Case Of USIU-A Students.
- Fatima Usman Saleh-The Link Between Different Parenting Styles In Relation To Depressive Symptoms In Young Adults
-Nancy Mirema
- Monica Kariuki-Effectiveness Of Premarital Counseling Programs On Marital Stability Among Selected Couples In Nairobi County
-Michelle Wanjiku- Psychosocial Determinants Of Self Efficacy: A Review Of Parenting Styles, Cultural Orientation And Learning Environments.
-Truphosah Fridah Monah-Psycho-Social Consequences Of Social Exclusion Of Persons With Disabilities In Kenya.
PHD
- Nancy Nyaga-Title: `Self-Disclosure of Extra Dyadic Involvement among Married Men in Nairobi County and its Environs- A Mixed Study`.
-Roselyn Webbo-
-Florence Ambayo- Parental Dysfunctionality: A Predictor Of Adolescent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And Depressive Disorders In Bungoma County, Kenya
Professional/Consultancy (Editor/Peer review in journals, Networks/Collaborations, External Examiner, Patents)
-Program Development-Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at USIU-A
-Program Development-Ph.D on Marriage and Family Therapy at PAC-University
Community Service and Other Engagements
-USIU-A-Faculty and Staff Training; Marriage and Family Therapy
-Rapporteur for 2018 EAMARC conference
-Planning Committee for EAMARC conference 2017
-Recro Group Limited-Community Psychotherapy
-Recro Annual camp
Affiliation of Professional Bodies
-Society of Behavioral Medicine
-Kenya Psychological Association
Recognized university administrative positions
-Member of Department Research Committee
-Member of Academic Research Committee (ARC)
-Marriage and Family Therapy Program Lead
-Masters in Clinical Psychology Program Lead