Dr Gladys K. Mwiti, PhD is a professional and well-practised Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Psycho-Trauma Specialist with over 20 years' experience, in the ?eld of mental health in Africa and the USA. She is the Executive Director of Oasis Africa - a professional psychosocial organization that she and her husband Dr. Gershon Mwiti, founded in 1990. She is also the Chairperson of the Kenya Psychological Association, Interim Chairperson of the Kenya Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, a member of the American Psychological Association, and member of the Board of Directors for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA; a Masters degree in Christian Leadership from Fuller's Graduate School of Theology; a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelors degree in Psychology both from the United States International University, Africa in Nairobi; and an Approved Diploma in Education from Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. In addition, Dr. Mwiti is the author of five books and a published author in various journals.