Brian L. Kelly, PhD, MSW, CADC (he/him/his)

Professor, Doctoral Program Director
Loyola University Chicago

Brian L. Kelly, PhD, MSW, is a Professor at Loyola University Chicago, School of Social Work. He also serves as the Doctoral Program Director. His research explores current and historical uses of art and music-based services in social work and related fields as sites and opportunities for affirming, inclusive, strengths-based practice.

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Presentation(s):

• Using the Arts to Facilitate Affirming, Strengths-Based Groups with LGBTQ Youth

  Friday, October 24, 2025
  3:30 PM - 4:00 PM MT

• CSWE Track Meeting: Group Work

  Friday, October 24, 2025
  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MT

• Partnership Session: IASWG and CSWE: Discussing Group Work Education Partnership

  Saturday, October 25, 2025
  10:30 AM - 11:30 AM MT

• Addressing student learning preferences in social work education through arts-based and experiential approaches

  Saturday, October 25, 2025
  2:15 PM - 2:45 PM MT