Browsing UiS Brage by Author "Tembo, Memory Jayne"

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The complexities in social work practice

Tembo, Memory Jayne; Oltedal, Siv (Journal article, 2021)

An understanding of the social work profession starts with an intense appreciation of the person that the social worker serves, the context where this is done and the processes involved in offering services, as well as who ...
Problems Facing Disabled People in Malawi: A Critical Reflection on My Encounter with a Disabled Woman in a Rural Area in Malawi

Tembo, Memory Jayne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)

This critical reflection is based on my encounter with a disabled woman in a district in Malawi, and how I have reflected and analyzed the encounter using social work theories. The essay reflects on the story of the disabled ...
Social work and families in child welfare in Malawi: social workers considerations when placing a child outside the home

Tembo, Memory Jayne; Oltedal, Siv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)

This article discusses professional discretion in relation to placing a child outside the family, as understood by Malawian social workers. The article is a product of an exploratory study covering different aspects of ...