Publications and Scholarly works

Welcome to a selection of publications, scholarly work and forthcoming projects by Dr. H. Kamya, reflecting contributions to clinical social work, counseling, resilience, trauma-informed practice, and cross-cultural mental health.

Jump to: forthcoming | 2023 | 2022 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2002

Forthcoming

  • Kamya, H. (forthcoming). Narrative practices for resilience and hope: Rewriting stories of trauma in clinical work. New York: Norton 

  • Kamya, H. Cowart, H. (in press). Gender perspectives in sub-Saharan Africa. In E. Congress, E., Gielen, U.,  Gibbons. J., & Malley, M. (in press). Global Perspectives on Gender 

    2023

  • Kamya, H. (2023). Decolonizing mental health/social work practice in Uganda: Reconstructing an African-centric framework through traditional values and beliefs. Smith College Studies in Social Work. (93), 2-4, 315-337. DOI: 10.1080/00377317.2023.2248263

  • Kamya, H. & White, S. (2023). Providing services to youth involved in transactional sex in Uganda: Professional ethics in the context of LGBTQ+ and gender oppression. Families in Society, 104, 3, 344-360 https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894221133421

  • White, S. K., & Kamya, H. A., (2023). Navigating professional paradigms: Transactional sex, behavior change, and structural responses in Uganda. Journal of Social Work in the Global Community, 8, 43–59. https://doi.org/10.5590/JSWGC.2023.8.1.03

  • Kamya, H. (2023). African immigrants in America: Finding home through stories of resilience. In Grant J. Rich, Judy Kuriansky, Uwe P. Gielen and Daniel Kaplan (Eds.). Psychosocial experiences and adjustment of migrants. (pp. 189-204). London: Academic Press

2022

  • KamyaH. (2022). Finding my voice as a Black immigrant: Reclaiming self in a sea of whiteness. In Kenneth Hardy (Ed.) The Enduring invisible, and ubiquitous centrality of whiteness. New York: W.W. Norton & Company. (pp. 174-195).

  • Kamya, H. (2022Qualitative and exploratory methods in mental health policy. In Christopher Hudson (Ed.) Research handbook on mental health policy. Cheltenham, UK: Edgar Elgar Publishing. (pp. 30-43).

2019

  • Kamya, H. (2019). Children, War, HV/AIDS and the Human Rights Imperative: Biopsychosocial outcomes.  In Rivera Diaz, M., Franch, M., & Patria Rojas, O. (Eds.) HIV, migration and human rights: International perspectives, (pp. 167-184). Buenos Aires: CLASCO  

  • Kamya, H. & Mirkin, M. (2019). Working with immigrant and refugee families. In Monica McGoldrick and Kenneth Hardy (Eds.). Revisioning family therapy: Race, culture and gender in clinical practice. 3rd edition. (pp. 403-418). New York: Guilford Press

2018

  • Kamya, H. (2018).  Harnessing spirituality within traditional healing systems: A personal journey.  In D. Trimble (Ed.), Engaging with spirituality in family therapy: Meeting in sacred space (pp. 67-81)Cham, Switzerland: AFTA Springer Briefs in Family Therapy.

  • Trimble, D., Abu-Baker, K., Arora, K., Bava, S., Hines, P., Kamya, H., King, J., Longo-Lockspeiser, L. & Robbins, R. A. (2018). A conversation in sacred space. In D. Trimble (Ed.), Engaging with spirituality in family therapy: Meeting in sacred space. (pp. 123-140). AFTA Springer Briefs in Family Therapy.

2017

  • Bacigalupe, G., Ham, M., Kamya, H., King, J., Kliman, J., Llerena-Quinn, R., Pinderhughes, E., Romney, P., & Trimble, D., (BICAP).(2017). Deconstructing power to build connection:  The importance of dialogue.  In Pinderhughes, E., Jackson, V., & Romney, P.  Understanding power: An imperative for human services. (pp. 195-218). Washington, D.D.: NASW Press.

2014

  • Roberts, J., Abu-Baker, K., Diez Fernández, C., Chong Garcia, N., Fredman, G., Kamya, H., Martín Higarza, Y., Fortes de Leff, J., Messent, P., Nakamura, S., Reid, F., Sim, T., Subrahmanian, C., & Vega, R. (2014). Up Close: Family Therapy Challenges and Innovations Around the World, Family Process, 53, 3, 544-576. DOI: 10.1111/famp.12094

2013

  • Kamya, H. (2013).  Engaging spirituality in family conflict: Witnessing to hope and dialogue.  Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 26, 4, 901-916.

2012

  • Kamya, H. (Spring, 2012). Motivational interviewing:  A key ingredient of supervision.  Field Educator, 1(2). 

  • Kamya, H. (2012). The cultural universality of narrative techniques in the creation of meaning.  In B. MacKin, Newman, E., Fogler, J., & Keane, T. (Eds.) Trauma therapy in context:  The science and craft of evidence-based practice. (pp.231-246). Washington, D.C: American Psychological Association.

2011

  • Kamya, H. (2011). The impact of war on children:  The psychology of displacement and exile.  In Kelle, B. (Ed.). Interpreting Exile: Interdisciplinary studies of displacement and deportation in Biblical and modern contexts. (pp.235-249). Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature Press.

  • Kamya, H. & White, E. (2011).  Expanding cross-cultural understanding of suicide among immigrants: The case of the Somali.  Families in Society, 92(4), 419-425. 

2008

  • Kamya, H. (2008). Healing from refugee trauma: The significance of spiritual beliefs, faith community, and faith-based services. In Froma Walsh (Ed.). Spiritual resources in family therapy (286-300).  2rd edition.  New York: Guilford Press.

  • Kamya, H.  & Mirkin, M. (2008). Working with immigrant and refugee families. In Monica McGoldrick and Kenneth Hardy (Eds.). Revisioning Family Therapy: Race, culture and gender in clinical practice. 2nd edition. (pp. 311-326). New York: Guilford Press.

2007

  • Kamya, H. (2007). The stress of migration and the mental health of African immigrants. In Shaw-Taylor, Y.l & Tuch, S. (Eds.). The other African American, (pp.255-280). New York: Rowman & Littlefied Publishers.

  • Kamya, H. (2007).  Narrative therapy and culture. In E. Aldarondo, (ed). Advancing Social Justice through clinical practice, (pp.207-220).  Mahwah, NJ: ALE Press. 

2006

  • Kamya, H. (2006). Women, HIV/AIDS, domestic violence and human rights.  In Kasiram, M., Partab, R. & Dano, B. (Eds.). HIV/AIDS in Africa: The not so silent presence, (pp.33-41).  Durban, South Africa: Publishers Print Connection.

2005

  • Kamya, H. (2005). African immigrant families.  In McGoldrick, M., Giordano, J., & Garcia-Preto, N. (Eds.)  Ethnicity and family therapy (pp.101-116).  New York:  Guilford Press.

  • Kamya, H. (2005). The impact of war on children and families: Their stories, my own stories. In AFTA Monograph.  Touched by War zones, near and far: Oscillations of despair and hope.  Spring, vol.1, 1 

2002

  • Kamya, H. & Trimble, D. (2002).  Response to injury:  Toward an ethical construction of the other.    Journal of Systemic Therapies.21, 3, 19-29

Presentations

Through these presentations, I’ve had the opportunity to share ideas, stories, and experiences that inspire hope, healing, and connection. Each talk reflects a deep commitment to understanding the human experience across cultures and to promoting empathy, resilience, and growth in our communities.

  • Holding and Generating Hope in Times of Crisis: Supporting Immigrant Clients. Part 1 and 2.  Boston Medical Center, Boston. July 23 & 30, 2025.

  • Harnessing spirituality within traditional healing systems. Dulwich Centre Foundation. November 20, 2024 

  • Working with Immigrant and Refugee Families: Issues, Coping, Best Practices and Pathways to Healing, Houston Bruns Speaker Series. Bridgewater State University. October 7, 2024   

  • Story and storytelling: Valuing Different Forms of Storytelling. Narrative Practices and Community Work. Kampala, Uganda. January 3, 2024

  • Engaging a racial justice framework in clinical work: Critical Anti-racism Narrative Practices.  Renz Counseling. June 2, 2023.

  • Working with Immigrant and Refugee Families. Boston, April 5, May 5, and June 23, 2023

  • Whiteness and the Immigrant Experience. Dr. Kenneth Hardy Series (Virtual).  New York, April 22, 2023

  • Integration of Narrative approaches to youth and family cases: Race, culture, and gender in clinical practice with refugee families; Incorporating spirituality in practice. April – August 2023

  • Taboo Conversations and Relational Identity Questioning among Couples. Ackerman Institute, New York, November 17, 2022

  • Responding to young unaccompanied refugees. 13th International Narrative Therapy and Community Work Conference. Dulwich Centre Foundation, SOS Children’s Villages, Geruka Healing Centre, University of Rwanda, August 8-12, 2022

  • Harnessing spirituality within traditional healing systems. 13th International Narrative Therapy and Community Work Conference. Dulwich Centre Foundation, SOS Children’s Villages, Geruka Healing Centre, University of Rwanda, August 8-12, 2022

  • Immigrants Minds Matter: Working with Immigrant Youth and Families. Boston Medical Center. May 12- 13, 2022.

  • Narrative Practice in Medical Settings: Intersections and Healing Stories. Beth Israel Medical Center, Boston, May 5, 2022.

  • Taboo Conversations and Relational Identity Questioning among Couples. International Family Therapy 
Association (Family Congress). San Juan, Puerto Rico, April 7-10, 2022.

  • Identifying Strategies that Support African Immigrant Mental Health and Wellbeing: Integrating 
Community and Immigrant Perspectives. 26th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and 
Research (SSWR). Washington, DC. January 13-17, 2022. 


  • Engaging Taboo Conversations in Couples Work: Relational Identity Questioning. Harvard Medical School, November 5, 2021

  • Understanding the needs of Immigrant High School Students: Importance of Multiple Perspectives. CSWE 63th Annual Program Meeting, Orlando, FL.  November 8-11, 2018

  • Cross-cultural treatment issues with Refugees: The case of the Somali. Global & Local Center for Mental Health Disparities Global Dinner Series, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. May 21, 2018

  • Working with Immigrants and Refugees: Cross-cultural treatment issues.  Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. April, 11, 2018

  • Narrative Practices with Trauma and Loss:  Cross-cultural treatment.  Salem State University, Salem, MA March 24, 2018

  • Managing Trauma: Working with Refugee Youth and Children.  Washington, DC Webinar. November 8, 2017

  • Violence against children and families: The inter-sectionalities of intervention approaches.  25th IFTA Family Therapy Congress.  Malaga, Spain. March 15-18, 2017

  • Trauma, Attachment Disruption and Narrative Practices: Health Crisis and Cross-cultural Trauma Treatment. Dana Cancer Institute. Boston, MA February 3, 2017

  • Family Therapy and Collaborative Practices.  International Family Therapy Association. Kona, HI. March 30-April 3, 2016

  • Peace psychology: From monologue to dialogue - Engaging trauma and disparities.  Bay Cove Human Services, Boston.  May 7, 2014

  • Transforming Life Narratives:  Weaving Stories of Healing.  23rd Annual Anniversary Culture Conference, The Multicultural Family Institute. April 11-12, 2014

  • Vicarious Traumatization and Self Care. Worcester Institute on Loss and Trauma 14th Annual Conference: Innovative Practices in Treating Complex Trauma. September 11, 2013

  • Understanding trauma for refugees and immigrants: Cross-cultural treatment of trauma.  Simmons University, Boston, MA. March 21, 2012.

  • The impact of war on children and youth: Cultural bereavement and trauma treatment, Barry University, Miami. March 14, 2012

  • Spiritual resources for healing and transformation.  Massachusetts General Hospital, March 1, 2012.
    The intersection of HIV/AIDS and the oppression of women.  World AIDS Day.  University of Connecticut, School of Social Work, November 29, 2011

  • Multiple Faces of Trauma. Simmons University Alumni Series. Bentley College, September 13, 2008.

  • Self-care.  Educating for Suicide Prevention. Simmons University, June 13, 2008