Dr. Agordzo Edoh-Torgah, Nyuiemedi
Dr. Agordzo Edoh-Torgah, Nyuiemedi
Head of Department
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Biography
Contact Details
+233244679719
naedoh-torgah@uew.edu.gh
naagordzo@gmail.com
Online Profiles
Qualifications
June 2015
Doctor of Philosophy in Guidance and Counseling
University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
September 2022
Professional Certificate in Integrated Trauma Care & Coaching
Jars Education Institute
USA
November 2022
Certificate in Mental Health, Recovery and Community Inclusion
World Health Organization
Geneva
June 2011
Master of Philosophy in Guidance and Counselling
University of Cape Coast
Ghana
August 1998
Bachelor of Arts (English) Degree
University of Cape Coast
Ghana
August 1998
Diploma in Education
University of Cape Coast
Ghana
Research Interest
Adverse childhoods and intimate partner violence
Trauma and traumatic growth
Gifted learners and education
Child labour, abuse, trauma, and management
Child sexual abuse and counseling
Counseling with exceptional individuals
Mental health and trauma recovery
Employment History
Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Courses Taught
Introduction to guidance and counselling
Counselling Techniques
Guidance Functionaries in Education
Personality Theories in Guidance and Counselling
Research Methods in Education
Group counselling
Practicum in counselling
Principles and Practice of Teaching
Psychology of Human Learning and Development
Postgraduate Courses Taught
Techniques in the Helping Professions
Research Methods in Counselling Psychology
Advanced Theories in Counselling Psychology
Crisis – Suicide, Abuse, and Trauma Counselling
Advanced Crisis and Trauma Counselling
Supervised Counselling
Family Systems Counselling
Group counselling, Theories and Dynamics
Practicum in Counselling Psychology
Areas of Specialization
Trauma, abuse and crisis counselling
Disaster and psychosocial support
Child labour and Adverse childhood experiences
Mental health and recovery
Counseling vulnerable populations eg. PWDs
Positions Held
October 2022 -
Visiting Committee Member
Mental Health Authority Board
Ghana
January 2022 to date
Team Lead, GPA-UEW Buduburam
GPA/UEW
Ghana
August 2021 -July 2022
Co-ordinator, FES Rep, DRID
UEW
Ghana
August 2021 -July 2022
Faculty Co-ordinator- Faculty of Educational Studies
UEW
Ghana
August 2021- July 2023
Postgraduate Programs Coordinator, Department of Counselling Psychology
University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
Honours & Awards
2018
Author AID/ INSAP Conference Travel Grant
Author AID/ INSAP
USA
Professional Memberships
Integrative Trauma Care Coaches-USA
Ghana Psychological Association
Counselling Association of Ghana
Ghana National Association of Certificated Counsellors
Sexual Violence Research Initiative– South Africa
University Teachers’ Association of Ghana
Grants/Funds Won
The University
Academics
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