Ethics of HIV/AIDS and Religion in Africa: A Systematic Literature Review

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 Sahaya G. Selvam
 
Abstract
The role of religion in the prevalence and the prevention of HIV, and in the care of people living with HIV/AIDS and children orphaned by HIV, are well researched. The objective of the present systematic literature review was to examine the ethical issues underpinning the relationship between HIV/AIDS and religion in Africa. Carrying out a literature search in Academic Search Premier, a digital database of academic journals, 22 articles were selected based on some specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.  The selected articles were analysed in order to identify patterns in the emerging themes related to the objective of the review.  Three major themes were picked up.  These include: Ethics of the influence of religion on behaviour related to HIV prevalence […]

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Christian Psychospiritual Therapy Training

Don Bosco Youth Educational Services, Dagoretti Road, Karen, Nairobi Offers:
Christian Psychospiritual Therapy (CPT) – Consists of evidence-based therapy sessions.
Ideal for counsellors, therapists, formators, novices, postulants, junior sisters, and anyone!
Dates for Phase 1 – Therapy itself
23rd to 26th February 2021 (from 8.30am 4.30pm)
Cost: Ksh. 5000/- (includes lunch+2 teas+sessions)
 
Sample Sessions

Integrating Life Narratives
Embracing the Family Tree
The Flow of my Life
Alchemising Addictions
Befriending my Shadow
Transforming the Trauma
Facilitating Forgiveness
The Now of my Life
Layers of Desires
My Orbit in the Universe

Plus two sessions of Group Therapy
 
Phase 2 – Special ToT for Therapists & Formators
For those who want to use the techniques in their practice – Having completed the 4 days:
27th February 2021 from 8.30am 4.30pm
Additional Cost: Ksh.2000/-
Certificates will be provided for those who participate in the 5-day training
 
Residential option: Add Ksh.1500/- per night
(includes supper, bed & breakfast)
Facilitators:
Rev. Dr Sahaya G. Selvam and team
Book by Registering online: https://forms.gle/UKkjev4jqBeh79QH6
Due to […]

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A Rendezvous’ with COVID- Selvam Shares his Experience

Positive Psychology Association of Kenya is inviting you to the Monthly Webinar:
Topic: Positive Tools for Living through COVID+
Time: Jan 27, 2021 05:30 PM Nairobi
Conversations with those who tested positive!
If  you like to share your experiences
Email: positivepsychologykenya@gmail.com; or Call: 0110006244
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