Deepening Clinical Practice Conference

Deepening Clinical Practice: Smith College School for Social Work
July 31, 2026, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm EDT
Smith College Julia McWilliam Child '34 Campus Center
Portrait of Nnamdi Pole next to portrait of Danna Bodenheimer
Keynote speaker Nnamdi Pole, Ph.D. and plenary speaker Danna Bodenheimer, A.B. '98, M.S.W. '05, Ph.D.

This year’s conference invites clinicians to come together in community to reflect on the state of the world and the role of clinical practice in meeting this moment. Our communities are navigating profound challenges, rising mental health needs, social fragmentation, and structural inequities that test the limits of care. In this shared space, we will examine how clinicians can stay grounded in compassion while adapting to the evolving realities of practice. 

Participants will leave inspired by the collective strength of the field and reaffirmed in their commitment to healing, justice, and connection.

July 31, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In-Person
Smith College Campus Center
100 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01060

Lunch provided.

Up to 5.5 CEs for social workers available.

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