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 field 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.
Parents want the secret to how to take a new-born and grow them into a responsible, godly adult. In reality, there is no “secret”. Raising children successfully takes purposeful passion, focus, and commitment. Gladys Mwiti, PhD takes the reader through twelve characteristics for purposeful parenting, showing clear examples from both her own experience and case studies of others in all different social and economic circumstances. Partnerships with those in the community are stressed to help open the growth of a child in a manner that God desires. So, while this book is not a “recipe for success” in parenting, it will provide you with the principles, that when practically and purposely applied, will not only change your family, but families for generations to come.
