Don't Fail Research: Why Needs Assessment Comes First

Hey y'all, it's your girl! 💛 If research questions have you in a chokehold on the ASWB exam, this one's for you. In this video, we break down Research Program Development & Evaluation — starting with why you should NEVER plan a program before doing a needs assessment first. We walk through the "Need → Plan → Act" framework, talk about who your stakeholders actually are, and apply the First, Next, Best, Most strategy to real practice questions (grandparent support groups, immigrant youth programs, and coping skills groups included). By the end, you'll know exactly how to spot the right answer on research questions before you even see the choices. Don't Fail Research: Why Needs Assessment Comes First What we cover: Why a needs assessment always comes before program planning How to identify your stakeholders The First, Next, Best, Most question strategy SMART/measurable program objectives Real ASWB-style practice questions, broken down step by step This is Part 1 of the research series — drop "part two" in the comments if you want the next module on measuring the program, choosing the right evidence, and making accountable decisions. 💬 Comment "Caught it" if this made sense, or "This was helpful" to let me know you want more like this. ✨ Check out the collection here: 👉 https://shop.analuisa.com/ca-lcswvibes 📘 Get the Strategy & Mindset Book: book.lcswvibes.com 🚨 Ready to stop guessing and start studying smarter for the ASWB exam? 📚 Strategy Book (“Think Like the Exam”): LCSW Vibes Strategy Book :https://book.lcswvibes.com 🧠 Practice Questions + Prep Platform (Prep Plus): Prep Plus by LCSW Vibes: https://prepplus.lcswvibes.com/ 📊 Score Analysis Tool (Find out EXACTLY what went wrong & what to fix): ASWB Score Analysis Tool: https://go.lcswvibes.com/checkout 📞 Talk with the Team About the Best Option for You: Schedule a Success Call: https://links.sccs-va.org/widget/book... 👩🏾‍🏫 Need Coaching or Tutoring? LCSW Vibes Coaching Services: https://www.lcswvibes.com/coaches 🔥 All Courses, Services, Bootcamps & Resources: LCSW Vibes Official Website: https://www.lcswvibes.com Your next attempt does NOT have to look like your last one. Let’s get you across the finish line. 💪🏾 #attachmenttheory #mahler #objectrelations #learningtheories #aswb #socialworker #psychology #behavioraltheory #sociallearningtheory #mentalhealth