The Deepening Clinical Practice Conference is designed for practitioners and scholars to engage in discussions and share research on contemporary issues in clinical practice. Attendees can expect keynote sessions, plenary talks, and breakout sessions focusing on innovative theories and culturally-responsive care. The conference offers opportunities for networking and professional development, with up to 5.5 continuing education credits available for social workers. The agenda includes a keynote by Nnamdi Pole, Ph.D., and a plenary session by Danna Bodenheimer, M.S.W., Ph.D., covering topics such as trauma, psychotherapy, and minority mental health.
Mental Health Conferences
Deepening Clinical Practice Conference
The Deepening Clinical Practice Conference is an annual event held at Smith College in Northampton, MA, where practitioners and scholars share knowledge and research on current clinical practice issues.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: July 31, 2026
Location: Smith College Campus Center
City/State: Northampton, Massachusetts
Address: 100 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Smith College School for Social Work
Smith College School for Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and offers professional education programs, including continuing education credits for social workers.
Email: sswdcp@smith.edu
Phone: 413-585-7970
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will take place on July 31, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It includes keynote and plenary sessions, as well as 1.5-hour breakout sessions on various topics.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Nnamdi Pole, Ph.D.
Nnamdi Pole is a licensed psychologist and fellow of the American Psychological Society, with research interests in psychological trauma and ethnic minority mental health. He is an adjunct professor at the Smith College School for Social Work.
Danna Bodenheimer, M.S.W., Ph.D.
Danna Bodenheimer is the founder and director of the Walnut Psychotherapy Center, specializing in LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent populations. She has authored books on psychotherapy and has taught at several universities.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Up to 5.5 CEs for social workers are available. Smith College School for Social Work is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
The conference is seeking proposals for in-person breakout sessions on topics such as new theories, integrative modalities, and culturally-responsive care. Interested parties can submit proposals through the provided link.
Other Links and Information
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