staff profiles: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Dr. Mara Lindy Mberira

Department: Human Sciences - Psychology

1. Name: Dr. Mara Lindy Mberira
2. Tertiary Qualifications
(High to Low)
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  • PhD (Clinical Psychology), Howard University, 2007.
  • MSc (Master of Clinical Psychology), Howard University, 2006.
  • MSc (Master of Counseling Psychology), City University, 1994.
  • BSc (Applied Psychology), Cardiff University 1992.
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    3. Current Position Lecturer
    4. Campus Address (Postal, Room No, Block/Unit) Main Campus, Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Windhoek
    Block Y, Room Y141
    5. Office Phone, Fax & Cell phone (optional) Phone: +264 61 206 3798
    Fax: +264 61 206 3806
    6. Email  Address mmberira@unam.na
    7. Short Biography
    (maximum 150 words)    		 Dr. Mberira is a clinical psychologist with over ten years international experience working with diverse groups and organisations. She has worked as a clinician in various institutions in the United Kingdom and the United States. Dr. Mberira has been teaching undergraduate psychology students for the past 10 years. She also served on several boards such as the Employment Equity Commission, Nampa, and Life-line/Child-line. Dr. Mberira’s interest in organisational dynamics has led to several workshops with various institutions. Dr. Mberira is an avid community psychologist and has also been involved in radio-counselling with the Otjiherero and English services at NBC.
    8. Resume/Vita Post resume/vita document
    9. Recently Taught Courses
    (last 2 years- include course codes)
  • Community Psychology
  • Psychopathology
  • Personality Theories
  • Cross-Cultural Counselling
  • Individual Therapy
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    10. Academic interest/ expertise
  • Psychological Abuse in relationships/workplace
  • Group dynamics in organisations
  • Diversity management
  • Sport psychology
  • Drug/alcohol abuse
  • Mindfulness meditation
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    11. Research and Publications
    List of references/citations:
    Title, year, place& publisher
    (includes links to abstracts& UNAM Press)
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    12. Recent Professional Activities (last 2 years):
    Training, Presentations, University Committees, Community Outreach, Professional Associations, Bodies &Public Lectures
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