Rev. Fr. Prof. Anthony Kwabena Nkyi
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Rev. Fr. Prof. Anthony Kwabena Nkyi

● Post-retirement

Professor · Senior Member

🏛 Department of Guidance and Counselling

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About

PsyD. Clinical Psychology. University of the Rockies, Colorado.  USA.                 2007 to 2010 

MS.  (Counselling) Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA.                                   2005 to 2007

Certificate (Theological Sciences) St. Peter’s Seminary, Pedu, Ghana                     1990 to 1994

Certificate in Philosophy, St. Paul Major Seminary, Sowutuom, Accra. 

 Ghana.                                                                                                                        1988 to 1990    

Post-doctoral certificate in Psychopharmacology,                                                      2016 

The Southwestern Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy,

New Mexico, USA.                                                                               

PGDE (Teaching) University of Cape Coast,  Ghana.                                               2014 to 2015

BA.  (Religions with Sociology) University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.                     1989 to 1992

G.C.E (O & A/L). St. Teresa’s Minor Seminary, Amisano, Elmina, Ghana             

Areas of Expertise

Substance Abuse and Addiction

Humanistic/ Existential Psychology

Psychotherapies 

Spirituality and Psychology


Focus & expertise

Recent activity

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Project Mar 2023

Bachelor of Education in Guidance and Counselling, MA/ MPHIL in Rehabilitation Counselling and MA/ MPHIL in Student Affairs and Services as well as MPhil. And PhD in Counselling Psychology and Family and Marital Counselling.

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Project Mar 2023

For the first time, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of guidance and Counselling and the Following institutions: Ghana prison service for Ankful Prisons, Ankaful psychiatric hospital and Plan Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)

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Keynote lecture Nov 2021

Counselling Center in collaboration with Training and Development and workshop for Junior and senior staff of University of Cape Coast. Topic: psychological Issues and Meaning in life. 30th November – 3rd December, 2020. Presenter

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Keynote lecture Nov 2021

Fifth Annual Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association Conference, Colorado. 6th November, 2021. Zoom Webinar. Topic: Some African Cultural Perspectives in Existential-Humanistic Psychology. Presenter

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Keynote lecture Nov 2021

Fifth Annual Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association Conference, Colorado. 6th November, 2021. Zoom Webinar. Round Table Discussion. Participant

Background

🎓 Education & qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching

University of Cape Coast

2015

Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology

University of the Rockies

2010

Career & positions

Director

Counselling Centre

Aug, 2020 to Sep, 2023

Teaching & projects

My philosophy of education is that all students are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can build their self-esteem and meet their full potential. I will provide a safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas without fear. I will also develop a sense of community in my classes where students are responsible not only to themselves, but to the other members of the community, including me.

Teaching philosophy

Projects

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Bachelor of Education in Guidance and Counselling, MA/ MPHIL in Rehabilitation Counselling and MA/ MPHIL in Student Affairs and Services as well as MPhil. And PhD in Counselling Psychology and Family and Marital Counselling.

Director at the counselling Centre

March 2021 - Present

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For the first time, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of guidance and Counselling and the Following institutions: Ghana prison service for Ankful Prisons, Ankaful psychiatric hospital and Plan Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)

Director of counselling Centre

March 2021 - Present

Engagements

🎤 Keynote lectures

Fifth Annual Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association Conference, Colorado. 6th November, 2021. Zoom Webinar. Topic: Some African Cultural Perspectives in Existential-Humanistic Psychology. Presenter

Colorado. · 2021-11-06

Fifth Annual Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association Conference, Colorado. 6th November, 2021. Zoom Webinar. Round Table Discussion. Participant

Colorado · 2021-11-06

International Conference on Covid-19 and the Givens of Existence: A Global Dialogue About Regional Response. Hong Kong, China. 9th October, 2021. Zoom Webinar. Topic: Meaning Making Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa. Keynote Speaker

Hong Kong, China. · 2021-10-09

Counselling Center in collaboration with Training and Development and workshop for Junior and senior staff of University of Cape Coast. Topic: psychological Issues and Meaning in life. 30th November – 3rd December, 2020. Presenter

University of Cape Coast · 2021-11-30

Orientation program for all National Service Personnel by the Training and Development Section. Topic: Relationship with students and lecturers at C.A Ackah lecture Theatre Auditorium 900, UCC. November 5, 2020. Presenter

University of cape coast · 2020-11-05

8. Mental health and Wellness Program on the theme: Speak Up, Speak Out, Changing our Conversation on Mental health organized by the University of Cape Coast Counselling Centre at C. K Ackah Lecture Complex (Auditorium 900) UCC. 28th October, 2019. Partic

University of Cape Coast Counselling Centre at C. K Ackah Lecture Complex (Auditorium 900) · 2019-03-28

Academic Success workshop on the theme “Start Your Semester Right: Strategizing your Semester for Balance and Success” organized by the University of Cape Coast Counselling Centre at C. K Ackah Lecture Complex (Auditorium 900) UCC. 2nd - 3rd October 2019.

University of Cape Coast Counselling Centre at C. K Ackah Lecture Complex (Auditorium 900) · 2019-10-03

1st Joint University of Cape Coast, University of Alabama and Central University Symposium. Theme- “Social Determinants of Health” at the Institute of Education Conference Room, University of Cape Coast. August 5-6, 2019. Participant

University of Cape Coast · 2019-08-05

Workshop on Multi-Disciplinary Research Collaboration, Academic Excellence & Craftsmanship by the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) and the Western University, Ontario, Canada at Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Auditorium, Amissah-Arthu

Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Auditorium, Amissah-Arthur Language Centre. · 2019-08-14

The Second World Congress for Existential Therapy. Buenos Aires, Argentina. May 9, 2019. Medication, diagnosis and techniques, are they compactible with Existential therapy? Facilitator

Buenos Aires, Argentina · 2019-05-09

Ghana Psychological Association (G.P.A) Continuous professional Development (C/ P.D) program organized at the University of Cape Coast on the Topic, Psychology in Ghana: The History, Law and Ethics of the profession, March 21, 2019. Participant

University of Cape Coast · 2019-03-21

Guidance and Counselling Seminar on Disabilities. Organized by the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations. Sunlodge hotel, Tesano, Accra. August.10, 2018. Participant

Sunlodge hotel, Tesano, Accra. · 2019-08-10

Public Lecture presented by H. E. Dr. M. Bawumia on “Developing Stronger Economics for the African Continent: The Missing Link”, New Examination Centre, University of Cape Coast. Cape Coast. Oct. 4th, 2017. Participant

New Examination Centre, University of Cape Coast · 2017-03-04

First Faculty Lecture of the Faculty of Educational Foundations on “APA Style and its Use: You’ll continue to goof or ‘foog’ Unless……….” by Prof Joshua Adebisi Omotosho. C.A. Ackah Lecture Theater 900, Auditorium 900. University of Cape Coast. May 3, 20

C.A. Ackah Lecture Theater 900, Auditorium 900 · 2017-05-03

A panel presented at the First International Conference on Existential Psychology at Nanjing, China; April 4, 2010. Spirituality and Existential Psychology-West and East Dialogue. Facilitator

Nanjing, China · 2010-04-04

Seminar on Existential psychology at the Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong; March 25, 2010. Purpose in Life and meaning: Existential perspective. Facilitator

Hong Kong · 2010-03-25

Nebraska Counseling Association Annual conference, Omaha, USA; September, 2006. Epidemiological Counselors Assess Quality of Life: Transformation for a Hurting Community in Crisis. Facilitator

Ohama, USA · 2006-09-02

MMPI-2 Updates for Clinical, Consulting, and Forensic Practice. Illinois Psychological Association Annual Convention. Skokie, Chicago. Illinois; November 2007. Participant

Skokie, Chicago. Illinois · 2006-11-02

📅 Conferences attended

2019 A symposium on the theme: “Suicide Prevention: 40 Seconds A Life”. Participant. · Amissah Arthur Language Centre, University of Cape Coast
2019 Orientation Workshop for National Service Personnel Presented a paper · University of Cape Coast Auditorium.
2019 Workshop for all Lecturers in the College of Education Studies of the University of Cape Coast Participant · Institute of Education Conference Room, University of Cape Coast
2019 Mental health and Wellness Program on the theme: Speak Up, Speak Out, Changing our Conversation on Mental Health Participant · C. K Ackah Lecture Complex (Auditorium 900) UCC.
2019 Academic Success workshop Participant · C. K Ackah Lecture Complex (Auditorium 900), UCC
2019 1st Joint University of Cape Coast, University of Alabama and Central University Symposium. Theme- “Social Determinants of Health” Participant · Institute of Education Conference Room, University of Cape Coast
2019 Workshop on Multi-Disciplinary Research Collaboration, Academic Excellence & Craftsmanship Participant · Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Auditorium, Amissah-Arthur Language Centre. University of Cape Coast.
2019 The Second World Congress for Existential Therapy Participant · Buenos Aires, Argentina
2019 The Second World Congress for Existential Therapy Presented a paper · Buenos Aires, Argentina
2019 The Second World Congress for Existential Therapy Presented a paper · Buenos Aires, Argentina
2019 Ghana Psychological Association (G.P.A) Continuous professional Development (C/ P.D) Participant · University of Cape Coast
2019 Guidance and Counselling Seminar on Disabilties Participant · Sunlodge hotel, Tesano, Accra
2018 Action Research Workshop for Tutors in the Accra College of Education Co-Facilitator · Accra. Ghana
2018 Guidance and Counselling Seminar on Disabilties Participant · Sunlodge hotel, Tesano, Accra
2018 Action Research Workshop for Tutors in the Ada College of Education Co-Facilitator · Ada. Ghana
2018 Workshop for Ghanaian community in Chicago on “Cultural dynamics of marriage in relation to Psychological well-being.” Speaker and Facilitator · Chicago, IL
2017 Guidance and Counselling Seminar on Disabilities Participant · Sunlodge hotel, Tesano, Accra
2017 Workshop for Staff members of Jukwa Senior High School on “Effective Teamwork in the Workplace.” Presented a Paper · Jukwa Senior High School, Jukwa, Ghana
2017 Elsevier Authorship Workshop for UCC Academic Staff Participant · School of Medical Sciences Auditorium University of Cape Coast
2017 Orientation for First Year Students Jukwa Senior High Tech. School Presented a paper · Jukwa Senior High Tech. School, Jukwa, Ghana
2017 Public Lecture presented by H. E. Dr. M. Bawumia on “Developing Stronger Economics for the African Continent: The Missing Link” Participant · New Examination Centre, University of Cape Coast.
2017 Pre Hall Week Seminar on Social Good Summit with UNDP Participant · College of Education Studies Lecture Theatre. University of Cape Coast
2017 First Faculty Lecture of the Faculty of Educational Foundations Participant · C.A. Ackah Lecture theater , Auditorium 900. University of Cape Coast
2017 Occasional lecture on “That Songs are the Most Enduring Memoirs of My Childhood has Implication for Counselling, Research and Some Feeling Habits” Participant · Main Auditorium, University of Cape Coast
2016 Workshop on “ICT use and its importance in academic practices workshop for faculty members” Participant · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2016 Publication outlets and Researcher Visibility and External Engagement Participant · College of Distance Education Seminar Room, University of Cape Coast
2016 Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Lectures (Eleventh Series -2016) on the theme: “Africa Must Rise” Participant · Main Auditorium, University of Cape Coast
2016 Orientation week Seminar for First Year Students of Casely Hayford Hall, University of Cape Coast. Presented a Paper · Casely Hayford Hall, University of Cape Coast
2016 Symposium at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention Co-presenter · Toronto, Canada
2016 Workshop on “ICT use and its importance in academic practices workshop for faculty members” Participant · University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
2016 Publication outlets and Researcher Visibility and External Engagement Participant · College of Distance Education Seminar Room, University of Cape Coast
2016 Publishing your work in journals: Pitfalls to avoid. Seminar presented by Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah. Participant · College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast
2016 Pre-tertiary Science Education in Ghana: Curriculum, Teaching and students’ Performance. Inaugural Lecture. Participant · School of Medical Sciences Auditorium, University of Cape Coast
2015 Orientation week Seminar for First Year Students of Casely Hayford Hall, University of Cape Coast. Presented a paper · Casely Hayford Hall, University of Cape Coast
2015 PAX Alumni leaders’ seminar on “Servant leadership” Invited speaker · St. Augustine College, Cape Coast
2015 The First World Congress for Existential Therapy Presented a paper · Church House, Dean’s Yard, Westminster London SW1P 3NZ, UK.
2015 Workshop on “Sexual Harassment Awareness.” for staff and students at the Cape Coast Polytechnic Presented a paper · Cape Coast, Ghana
2015 First National Conference on Guidance and Counselling: “Towards professionalization of Guidance and Counselling in Ghana,” Participant · University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
2015 Website training workshop Participant · University of Cape Coast. Cape Coast. Ghana
2015 Withdrawal of Government Subvention for Public Universities? Implication for quality of Tertiary Education in Ghana. First Expert Forum, UTAG, University of Cape Coast Participant · University of Cape Coast. Ghana
2015 Workshop on Improving Teaching Methodologies: Approaches and Strategies with Information & Communication Technology (ICT)-WITMAS-ICT Participant · University of Cape Coast. Ghana
2014 Training workshop on “Sexual Harassment Awareness” Participant · Institute of Education Conference Centre, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2014 Study Skills Seminar for All Level 100 Students by the Counselling Centre Participant · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2014 Seminar for PAX Alumni leaders Presented a Paper · St. Augustine College, Cape Coast, Ghana
2014 Inaugural Lecture on Tailoring Light to Discovery: The Potential Factor Participant · School of Medical Sciences Auditorium, University of Cape Coast
2014 Inaugural Lecture on The issue of Falling Educational Standards in Ghana: A perception or Reality? Participant · School of Medical Sciences Auditorium, University of Cape Coast
2013 Inaugural Lecture on Transition from Adolescence into Adulthood in Ghana: What do we really know? Participant · School of Medical Sciences Auditorium, and University of Cape Coast
2013 The 3rd University of Cape Coast and University of Ilorin Joint International Conference, on Education for Sustainable Development in Africa Presented a paper · University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
2013 “How to publish in Journal articles” workshop Participant · University of Cape Coast,Ghana
2013 Enhancing your Study Power Workshop for first year students of the University of Cape Coast Participant · Counselling Centre, Cape Coast, Ghana
2010 Seminar for Creighton Medical Students Presented a paper · Omaha, NE, USA
2010 First International Conference on Existential Psychology Panel Speaker · Nanjing, China
2010 West and East Dialogue on Existential Psychology Participant · Fudam University, Shanghai, China
2010 The Fourth Sino-American Psychology of Religion Conference Participant · Qufu Normal University, Qufu City, Shandong, China
2010 West and East Dialogue on Existential psychology Participant · Hong Kong Baptist University. Hong Kong
2009 NIH Web-based training course “Protecting Human Research Participants” Participant · The National institute of Health (NIH)
2009 Seminar for Creighton Medical Students Presented a paper · Creighton University. Omaha, NE, USA
2009 Seminar on Evidenced-Based Practice: Co-occurring Treatment for Persons with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders Participant · Colorado, USA
2008 Group Therapy and Techniques with Substance Abuse Offenders workshop Participant · Colorado Springs, USA
2008 Existential and Humanistic Conference Participant · Colorado Springs, USA
2008 Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents Seminar: Recognizing and treating the emerging epidemic Participant · Omaha, USA
2007 MMPI-2 Updates for Clinical, Consulting, and Forensic Practice. Illinois Psychological Association Annual Convention Participant · Skokie, Chicago. Illinois
2006 Nebraska Counseling Association Annual conference Presented a paper · Omaha, USA

Honors & affiliations

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Grant Award for Research
University of Cape Coast · 2019
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Certificate of Award for Interdepartmental RSG
University of Cape Coast, September 3, 2019. · 2019
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Grant Award for Research
University of Cape Coast · 2018
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Certificate of Award for Group-Led RSG
University of Cape Coast · 2018
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Rookie of the Month award.
St. Basil Council #4204, Sugarland, 2016 Houston, Texas, USA. · 2016
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Solid advice and firm assistance award
Casely Hayford Hall 2016 JCRC. University of Cape Coast. Ghana. · 2016
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Valuable Service in teaching award.
St. Pius X/ St. Leo School. 2010 Omaha. Nebraska, USA. · 2010
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Scholarship award
University of the Rockies, Colorado · 2010
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Recognition of Academic and Personal Excellence award
National Scholar Society, USA. · 2007
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Education Special Merit award for quality and indelible contribution to education.
Ajumako District Education Directorate · 2001
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Best District Famer award for outstanding contribution towards development of Agriculture in Ghana
Ajumako District, Ghana. · 2001
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Grant Award for Research
University of Cape Coast, · 2018
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Rookie of the Month award
St. Basil Council Houston, Texas, USA · 2016
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Distinguished and Dedicated Service award
Casely Hayford Hall, 2015 JCRC University of Cape Coast. · 2015
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Valuable Service in teaching award
St. Pius X/ St. Leo School. 2010 Omaha. Nebraska, USA. · 2010
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Recognition of Academic and Personal Excellence award
National Scholar Society USA · 2007
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Scholarship award
University of the Rockies, Colorado · 2007
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Education it award for quality and indelible contribution to education
Ajumako District Education Directorate. · 2001
Head, Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Cape Coast.
Director, Counselling Centre, University of Cape Coast. · 2019
Member
Faculty Committee Investigation of Examination malpractice. · 2018
Member
Departmental Committee on Graduate Studies · 2017
Member
, Faculty Committee on Graduate Studies · 2017
Academic Advisor
M.Phil Guidance and Counselling graduate students ;University of Cape Coast. · 2016
Member
Faculty of Educational Foundations Research Committee University of Cape Coast. · 2016
Member
Department of Mental Health Research Committee · 2016
Chair, Protocol sub-committee
1st National Conference Guidance and Counselling, University of Cape Coast. · 2014
Member, Advisory Board,
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Apewosika, UCC. · 2014
Priest in charge
Outreach, Catholic Church, Apewosika, UCC. · 2013
Project coordinator,
Women in Need cassava processing Association · 2013
Hall Psychologist & Counsellor,
Casely Hayford Hall, University of Cape Coast · 2013
Member, Advisory Board
St. Augustine Catholic Church, Ayeldu, C/R. Ghana. · 2013
Member, Advisory Board
St. Pius X Catholic Church, Omaha. NE, USA · 2005
Project Coordinator,
Breman Esiam Health Centre Recovery Wards Project. · 2005
Member,
Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam District Response Initiative, HIV. · 2004
Chairman
Reconciliation Team for the Enyan Denkyira Reconciliation Process · 2003
Local Manager,
District Catholic Mission Schools, Breman Essiam, 1999 to 2004 Ghana. · 1999
Member,
Advisory Board Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Breman Esiam, Ghana. · 1999
Member, Advisory Board
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Twifo Praso. Ghana · 1994

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