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91	A needs assessment of community support workers working in the field of self-injurious behaviour amongst adolescents Millingham, Kim Michelle 11 1900 (has links) Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) is recognised as a difficult behaviour to work/deal with and Community Support Workers (CSW‟s) who work with this behaviour may not have any formal training in the field of SIB. This study was therefore aimed at assessing the needs of CSW‟s working in the field of self-injurious behaviour amongst adolescents. A qualitative approach was used, the study was of an explorative nature and the researcher made use of purposive non-probability sampling to select respondents who were willing to participate in one-on-one semi-structured interviews with the researcher. This data was then analysed by the researcher making use of Creswell‟s spiral of analysis. The data collected was sorted into themes, sub-themes and categories and interpreted according to literature. The study identified that there are specific needs amongst CSW‟s who work with adolescent SIB in the specific areas of support and education/training. / Social Work / M. Diac. (Play Therapy) Self-injurious behaviour Adolescence Community Support Workers Needs Assessment Training/education Support Childhood trauma Treatment/therapy 616.858200835 Self-injurious behavior -- Education Adolescent psychology Self-mutilation -- Treatment