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Personal profile
About
Dr. Brian L. Kelly is an Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago, School of Social Work. Dr. Kelly received his BSW, MSW, and doctorate in social work from University of Illinois at Chicago. His research explores current and historical uses of recreational, art, and music-based activities in social work and related fields as sites and opportunities for strengths-based social work practice. He holds an associate degree in audio engineering from Full Sail University and incorporates audio documentary and other audio-based ethnographic methodologies in his work as means to increase strengths-based, participatory research practices. Dr. Kelly has several years of clinical experience working individuals with substance use issues as a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor. In addition, he has several years of practice experience working with the homeless, including adults living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic medical conditions as well as young people. Dr. Kelly is an advocate for the advancement of social work practice with groups and teaches group work and substance use courses at the graduate level.
Education/Academic qualification
Jane Addams College of Social Work, PhD, The University of Illinois at Chicago
… → 2013
Jane Addams College of Social Work, MSW, The University of Illinois at Chicago
… → 2006
Jane Addams College of Social Work, BSW, The University of Illinois at Chicago
… → 2005
Associate in Applied Science, Substance Use Counseling, Elgin Community College
… → 2003
Associate of Science in Recording Arts, Full Sail Real World Education
… → 1998
Research Interests
- Historical and current uses of recreational, art, and music-based services in social work and related fields
- Strengths-based research and services for young people experiencing homelessness
- Qualitative methods with a focus on ethnography and audio and video-based performance ethnography
- Interdisciplinary research and alternative forms of data representation, including audio documentary
Disciplines
- Social Work
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Using the Arts to Facilitate Affirming, Inclusive, Strengths-Based, Groups with LGBTQ+ Youth
Kelly, B. L., Wynn, N. C. & Gates, T. G., Mar 2025, In: Clinical Social Work Journal. 53, 1, p. 69-79 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A vision for engaging the arts in social work practice
Kelly, B. L., Lanza, C., Travis, R. & Ellis, T., Feb 22 2024, Social Work and the Arts: Expanding Horizons. Oxford University Press., p. 189-210 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Experiences With Physical and Emotional Sibling Violence in Childhood and Adult Attachment in a Sample of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals
Perkins, N. H., Dressman, K. A., Kelly, B. L. & Lees, E. R., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Families in Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the Impact of an Arts Exposure Programme for Individuals Experiencing Housing Vulnerability
Kelly, B. L., Grossman, S. F., Jackson, W. W., Gilway, H. & Pierre-Gilles, L., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cyberbullying, Mental Health, and Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth with Disabilities: Intersectionalities and Environmental Risks
Gates, T. G., Bills, K. L., Bennett, B. & Kelly, B. L., Oct 2023, In: Journal of Child and Family Studies. 32, 10, p. 3159-3166 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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2015Featured Researcher, University of Illinois at Chicago Office of Community Engagement and Neighborhood Community Partnerships
Kelly, B. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)