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.
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
Kamya, H. (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. (2022) Qualitative 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, 2011Multiple Faces of Trauma. Simmons University Alumni Series. Bentley College, September 13, 2008.
Self-care. Educating for Suicide Prevention. Simmons University, June 13, 2008