Mothers and Daughters. Susan LaGrande PhD and Daughter Caroline Blair MS, LPC. June 20-23. Halibut Cove, Alaska, remote island community across the bay from Homer For mothers and their adult daughters: A special session at the end of the retreat will illuminate the embedded clinical aspects of the exercises experienced which foster positive communication and exploration of the mother-daughter relationship. CE: yes 16. Alaska Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. Fee: $1095 / Mother-Daughter Pair, all inclusive. Open to public. (907) 296-2283. Web: www.stillpointlodge.com Email: manager@stillpointlodge.com

Compulsive Hoarding: Conceptualizing and Treating the Chaos. Pam Kaczmarek PsyD. June 19 Oakland CA. June 20 Sacramento CA. June 21 Reno NV. CE: 6 hrs Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor, Case Manager, Counselor, Nurse Practitioner, Psychologist, Social Worker. Fee: $169 single rate. $20 discount if registering 10 days before the seminar. Open to public. (800) 397-0180. Web: www.CrossCountryEducation.com/cce/ Email: customerservice@CrossCountryEducation.com

Time for a Fresh Start: 10-Day Wilderness Wellness Retreat. Susan LaGrande PhD: Pamela Hays PhD; Linda Chandler Smith; Sally Christenson. June 27-July 7. Halibut Cove, Alaska, remote island community across the bay from Homer This retreat includes a Mindfulness Meditation component. Help restore and maintain a sense of personal balance and develop skills to avoid emotional and physical depletion. These skills not only benefit our clients, but ourselves. CE: yes 9. Alaska Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. Fee: $1895 double occupancy, all inclusive. Open to public. (907) 296-2283. Web: www.stillpointlodge.com Email: manager@stillpointlodge.com

Ethical Divorce Counseling (3 Law and Ethics credits). Joseph Shaub JD, LMFT. June 21. Seattle WA. Seattle Counselors Association meeting held at the Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N. Announcements and Networking: 9:15-10:15am. Presentation: 10:15 to 1:15. Refreshments served. CE: 3 Law and Ethics credits. Fee: $40 members, $60 nonmembers, cash or check only. Web: www.seattlecounselors.org

Ethics and Neuropsychology: New Findings and Clinical Implications (6 Law and Ethics). Lisa Erickson MS, LMHC. June 21. Shoreline WA. August 9 Portland OR. Are humans hard wired for certain moral and ethical beliefs. Participants in this highly interactive workshop gain an understanding of relevant research in neuropsychology that affect ethical clinical practice and moral reasoning. Meets the law and ethics requirement for licensure in Washington State. Held at Shoreline Center. CE: 6 Ethics CEcs, NBCC, OSPI. Cascadia Training. Fee: $150. Brian Andersen (206) 441-6892/(800) 298-6516. Web: www.cascadia-training.org Email: cascadia.training@gmail.com

Sex Addiction: Preparing for the Tidal Wave. Norman Doidge MD (by interactive media); Rob Weiss LCSW, CSAT-S, Cara Tripodi LCSW, CSAT-S; Gabor Maté MD; Harville Hendrix PhD. June 21-22. Victoria BC. Held at the Hotel Grand Pacific. CE: Yes, CE pending. Recovery Path Counselling. (250) 483-5569. Web: www.recoverypath.ca

Helping Adult Clients Grow Up. Alan Godwin PsyD. June 6 San Diego CA. June 7 Irvine CA. June 8 Torrance CA. June 20 Sherman Oaks CA. June 21 Ontario CA. June 22 Las Vegas NV. CE: 6 hours Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor, Case Manager, Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Psychologist, Social Worker. Fee: $169 single rate. $20 discount if registering 10 days before the seminar. Open to public. (800) 397-0180. Web: www.CrossCountryEducation.com/cce/ Email: customerservice@CrossCountryEducation.com

CALM Tools for Living. Stacy Shaw Welch PhD; Meghan Keough PhD. June 27-28. Seattle WA. The CALM Tools for Living program helps alleviate symptoms of Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Depression. Research has proven that CALM improves anxiety and depression symptoms, functional disability, and quality of care at 18 months. Participants at the training will receive practical, "real-world" ways to help clients suffering from anxiety and depression. Participants will be given concrete tools that will enhance their therapeutic skills to help clients. CE: licensed social worker, psychologist, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, chemical dependency counselor in WA state. Sponsored by Training Xchange, Center for Commercialization, University of Washington. Fee: $445/$495 after 6/21. (206) 685-9514. Web: www.trainingxchange.org Email: txc@uw.edu

Marylhurst University Summer Expressive Therapies Workshops. Marylhurst OR . (10 miles south of Portland.) June 28-29 Introduction to Art Therapy Workshop: Explore the field with an interactive hands-on experience. July 19-20 Integrative Family Art Therapy Methods: Gain theoretical and practical information on creative work with families. July 26-27 Dollmaking in the Therapy Process: Learn the therapeutic use of creative process and symbolic imagery with children and adolescents. Participants create a personal soft sculpture doll. August 9-10 Understanding Children's Art: Learn about art development and the visual language of children. Call for information on all 10 weekend workshops or visit the website below.(503) 699-6244 or (503) 699-6268 or (800) 634-9982 ext 6268. NOTE: Participants don't need to be admitted to Marylhurst's MA program. CE: Academic credit or CEU's, NBCC Approved. Marylhurst University. Web: www.marylhurst.edu/summer-workshops/

Learning and the Brain: The Interpersonal Neurobiology of Education. Christine Downs. June 28-29 and July 19, (in person or videostream), and online, June 28-July 28. Portland OR. If needed, request video streaming when registering. For description and to register online, go to the program website below (description and registration on Current Courses and Registration link). Fee:$1228 Grad 3 credits. CE/Noncredit 30 hrs CEUs $519/$467 registered by 6/14.For information use the email. Portland State University. Web: www.pdx.edu/ceed/interpersonal-neurobiology Email: sharpml@pdx.edu

Social Media and Internet Technology for EAP and Mental Health Professionals. Marina London LCSW, CEAP. June 28. Seattle WA. Boost your professional visibility and market your practice through the use of today's on-line technology. We will cover blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In, cyber-counseling, smart phones, skype, web pages, encryption, confidentiality, and on-line credit card payments. Bring your fully charged laptop or IPad and get your questions answered. Limited seating; mental health technophobes and technophiles welcome. Fee: EAPA members $129/$149 after6/3, non-members $149/$169 after 6/3. CE: 6 CEUs WA SW, MHC, MFT; 6 PDH's for CEAP. Pacific NW Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association and Edgewood Addiction Services (Seattle). Open to public. Jan Paul (206) 898-2312. Web: www.123signup.com/event?id=sdtxq Email: seattle.eapa@gmail.co

EMDR Training. Weekend 2 June 28-30. Seattle WA. Weekend 2 September 6-8 Vancouver BC. Weekend 1 October 25-27 Portland OR. Weekend 1 November 15-17 Missoula MT. Dr Francine Shapiro is the originator of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a specialized approach that accelerates treatment of anxiety-based complaints and self-esteem issues, related to both upsetting past events and present life conditions. This method integrates into and augments a treatment plan. Training consists of lecture, live and videotaped demonstrations, and small group exercises. EMDR. (831) 761-1040 Fax (831) 761-1204. Web: www.emdr.com

University of Washington, Certificate in Autism Theory and Practice. Seattle WA. Gain in-depth knowledge of autism spectrum disorders from both a scientific and a practical perspective.Study brain development and behavioral characteristics, andexplore the relationship between genetic and environmental factors and the development of autism.Understand how cutting-edge scientific findings inform best practices in treatment and education. (888) 469-6499. Web: www.pce.uw.edu Email Email: info@pce.uw.edu

University of Washington, Certificate in Behavioral Health and Aging. Seattle WA. Expand your knowledge of the medical and sociological issues facing older adults.Study topics such as dementia, grief and loss, guardianship, aging in place and palliative care. Earn over 100 contact hours that can be applied toward Washington State's geriatric mental health specialist certification requirements. (888) 469-6499. Web: www.pce.uw.edu Email Email: info@pce.uw.edu

University of Washington, Certificate in Infant Mental Health. Seattle WA. Develop specialty skills and knowledge in clinical, consultativeand leadership services in infant mental health. Focus your training on one of three pathways: Promoting First Relationships, Infant-Parent Psychotherapy or Leadership. Learn through a hybrid of campus-based training and distance learning coursework. (888) 469-6499. Web: www.pce.uw.edu Email Email: info@pce.uw.edu

Feel Better Now!: Cognitive Behavior Therapy Intensive. Pamela Hays PhD. July 11-14. Halibut Cove, Alaska, remote island community across the bay from Homer In this engaging, interactive CBT adaptation, explore positive psychology's most recent findings on happiness, followed by the learning and practice of behavioral strategies and mindfulness that build well-being; incorporating mind, body, spirit, and cultural influences. CE: yes 16. Alaska Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. Fee: $695 double occupancy, all inclusive. (907) 296-2283. Web: www.stillpointlodge.com Email: manager@stillpointlodge.com

Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and the Journey through Change: Joseph Campbell, the Hero's Journey, and Narrative Psychology. Greg Crosby. July 12 and online July 12-July 28. Portland OR. (Video streaming available, request when registering.)For description and to register online, go to the program website below (description and registration on Current Courses and Registration link). Additional registration information at www.pdx.edu/ceed/ceed-registration.Fee $478 Grad 1 credit. CE/noncredit 10hrs CEUs $206/$185 registered by 6/28. For information use the email. Portland State University. Web: www.pdx.edu/ceed/interpersonal-neurobiology Email: sharpml@pdx.edu

The Johnson-Gottman Summit. Dr Sue Johnson; Dr John Gottman; Dr Julie Gottman. July 12-13. Seattle WA. For the first time, the world's leaders in couple's therapy join together to offer a powerful clinical training. Learn how to overcome therapeutic barriers, increase your competence as a therapist, and integrate evidenced-based interventions from Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy into your practice. Leave this workshop feeling empowered to make lasting change in your clients' lives. CE: 12 CE Hours. See gottman.com for full list of sponsors. Fee: $350/$395 after 5/1. Open to public. Laura Heck, Head of Professional Development Department (206) 523-9042 ext 102. Web: www.gottman.com Email: training@gottman.com

Spiritually Based Gestalt Therapy Intensives. Leonard Shaw MSW. July 13-14, October 5-6. Seattle WA. These are opportunities to reclaim your personal power and peace of mind regardless of original circumstances or trauma. Leonard has been leading these deephealing Intensives for 25 years in Europe and our state prisons. Many therapists from Europe and Canada have participated in these sacred events. He describes it as "love and forgiveness ego death and surrender." CE: CEUs available. Fee: $150-$250 sliding scale. (206) 322-5785. Email: leonard.shaw@comcast.net

Introduction and Fundamentals to Somatic Experiencing®: Theory and Practice You Can Use Now. Steven Hoskinson, MA, MAT. July 13 (6pm-9pm) - 14 (10am-6pm). Seattle WA. Somatic Experiencing® developed by Peter Levine, PhD, is a comprehensive clinical approach to trauma healing, based on the fact that our nervous systems inherently know how to return to balance if given the right support. Its naturalistic orientation works with nervous system conditioning in the wake of traumatic stress. Participants are provided with both a comprehensive understanding of our biological capacity to heal and the skills necessary to facilitate this natural process. Held at Centerpoint Institute, 4000 NE 41st St. CE: yes, provided by CBBS, CABRN, NBCC. Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute. Fee: 7/13: $15/$25 after 6/25, 7/14: $65/$75 after 6/25. (303) 652-4035. Web: www.hoskinsonconsulting.org/ Email: lupemurray@comcast.net

The Progoff Intensive Journal® Process. Paul Ilecki EdD. July 16-24. Halibut Cove, Alaska, remote island community across the bay from Homer This is is a practical, powerful and intuitive way to help you expand your insights and awareness. Through your writing, you will achieve clarity about your life's issues and learn tools for making decisions. CE: 33 CEUs in nursing, addiction counseling, social work and for employee assistance workers. Fee: $1595 double occupancy, all inclusive. (907) 296-2283. Web: www.stillpointlodge.com Email: manager@stillpointlodge.com

39th Annual Northwest Institute of Addictions Studies Conference - Empowering Recovery: The Art and Science of Facilitating Change. Robert Meyers PhD; Alan Shelton MD; Karen Wheeler MA; Rick Berman MA, LPC, CADC III, CGAC II, and others. July 17-19. Portland/Clackamas OR. Fee: Full conference: $225/$250 after 6/28. Single day and group registration discounts. CE: 19 CEUs. Professional Mental Health Counseling-Addictions Program at the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and the Northwest Institute of Addictions Studies. (503) 768-6040. Web: go.lclark.edu/graduate/conference/nwias Email: cce@lclark.edu

DSM-5: How to use it. Yvonne Owen PhD. July 19 or September 13. Shoreline WA. This full day workshop will introduce the practicing clinician to the new DSM 5. What has changed? What Diagnostic categories have been eliminated what new ones have emerged? We will have an opportunity to discuss the changes and you will be provided with written materials highlighting the changes from the DSM-IV-TR to the DSM-5. Attendance limited to provide more interaction in a smaller group. CE: 6 CEUs OSPI, NBCC, WSPA (pending). Cascadia Training. Fee: $169. Open to public. Brian Andersen (206) 441-6892/(800) 298-6516. Web: www.cascadia-training.org Email: cascadia.training@gmail.com

Transgender Children and Youth: Mental Health Clinician's Primer. Reid Vanderburgh MA. July 20. Portland OR. CE: 6 CE LPC/LMFT, NBCC (Will meet requirements for self documentation for most professions). Wise Counsel & Comfort and the Oregon Counseling Association. Fee: $120/$110 if registered by 5/31. Lynne Joy Nesbit, LPC (503) 282-0182. Web: www.portland-therapist.com/events_groups.html Email: lynnejoy@gmail.com

Balinese Healing of the Visible and Invisible World. Eric Greenleaf PhD. July 27 (1-5pm). Berkeley CA. CE: 4 CEUs. The Dream Institute, 1672 University Ave. Fee: Open to public $45. With CEUs $55. (510) 845-1767. Web: www.dream-institute.org Email: dreaminstituteca@gmail.com

Aggressive/Disruptive Workplace Behavior. Wallace Wilkins, PhD, provides in-house skillshops for anger abatement, conflict resolution, positive communication and staff development. Plus, individual advising. (206) 284-1943. Web: www.Take-Risks.com Email: Success@Take-Risks.com

Gender Odyssey Professional Two-Day Seminar: GO Pro. July 31-August 1. Seattle WA. The GO Pro seminar is for professionals and students seeking to advance their understanding and knowledge of gender variance and transgender identities across the lifespan. Day 1 has an Adult Focus; Day 2 has a Youth focus. Held at the Washington State Convention Center. Check website below for CEU information and Fees: 1/day or 2/day rates, student rate and reduced rates for those with financial needs. 1-855-4GENDER. Web: www.genderdiversity.org/gopro/ Email: info@genderdiversity.org

Creative Expression for Decompression. Online art classes. Learn drawing, painting from home with these live, skype-video, private classes, all levels welcome. See what creative expression can do for you. WORKSHOP CALENDAR readership get 10% off summer classes, and free consultation. Web: www.theroamingstudio.com

Become a Clinical Supervisor. Yvonne Owen PhD. August 1-2. Spokane WA. This didactic, experiential two-day workshop meets the 15 hours required training to become an approved supervisor in Washington State and addresses the issues surrounding effective clinical supervision. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice the new supervisor skills they have learned. CE: 15 CEs OPSI, NBCC, Meets complete DOH supervision requirement. Cascadia Training. Fee: $299. Open to public. Brian Andersen (206) 441-6892/(800) 298-6516. Web: www.cascadia-training.org Email: cascadia.training@gmail.com

Thought Field Therapy (TFT) Basic Training. Suzanne M Connolly LCSW, LMFT, LISAC, AASECT. August 3-4. Bainbridge Island WA. You will learn to use Thought Field Therapy (TFT) to compliment the good therapy you already do, using the simple-to learn algorithms. There will be a mixture of didactic and participatory learning in a fun environment. There will be a review of published studies (including random controlled studies published in peer reviewed journals) by presenter and others. Held at the Bodhi Retreat Center. CE: 13 CE's available for Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Registered Nurses. CA Board of Behavioral Health and CA BRN approved. Open to public. Web: www.thoughtfieldtherapy.net Email: smc@suzanneconnolly.com

The Basic Mindfulness Toolkit. Janet Sims PhD. August 3. Portland OR. CE: 6 CEUs. Center for Community Engagement, Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling. Fee: $125/$150 after 7/18, $40 students. (503) 768-6040. Web: www.tinyurl.com/csmoaad Email: cce@lclark.edu

Couple Power Therapy. Peter L Sheras PhD, ABPP; Phyllis R Koch-Sheras PhD. August 8-11. Halibut Cove, Alaska, remote island community across the bay from Homer Challenging the prevailing notion of individualism in traditional Western culture, the presenters teach a therapeutic model for positive couple functioning utilizing the paradigm of the couple as an entity, with its own unique personality and dynamics. CE: yes 16. Alaska Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. Fee: $795 double occupancy, all inclusive. (907) 296-2283. Web: www.stillpointlodge.com Email: manager@stillpointlodge.com

Somatic Experiencing® Training and Certificate Program. Steven Hoskinson MA, MAT. September 6-9. Seattle WA. Somatic Experiencing® developed by Peter Levine, PhD, is a comprehensive clinical approach to trauma healing, taught to professionals around the world. Its naturalistic orientation works with nervous system conditioning in the wake of traumatic stress. Students are provided with the knowledge and skills required to effectively treat post-traumatic stress in a variety of clinical settings. CE: Provided by APA, BBS, CABRN, NASW, NBCC, NCBTMB, NCCAOM . Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute™. Fee: see website. (303) 652-4035. Web: www.traumahealing.com/ Email: info@traumahealing.com

Psychopharmacology for the Non-Prescribing Provider. Henry S Levine MD. September 20. Bellingham WA. This workshop by one of our most popular presenters will familiarize attendees with the complexities and the complications in the somatic treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis and ADHD. It will be an intermediate to advanced workshop and that will review new and promising treatments for these conditions. Fee: IPA members $115: Non-IPA $145: Student with current ID: $50 (lunch included.) CE: yes, WSPA Pending. Open to public. Richard Spitzer PhD (360) 671-1966. Web: www.nwbhipa.org Email: richardspitzer.phd@gmail.com

Train in Seattle with Leaders of Emotion Focused Therapy. Leslie Greenberg PhD; Serine Warwar PhD; Roy Hodgson MA, LMHC, LMFT. Level 1 September 23-26. Level 2 November 18-21. Seattle WA. Gain solid grounding in the foundational skills and tasks required to work more directly with emotions in psychotherapy. Work more effectively with clients who have over-regulated and under-regulated emotions. Boost the effectiveness of your current practice by going beyond why to how problems are maintained. Help clients harness the wisdom of emotional intelligence. CE: yes. Seattle Therapy Center. Fee: Early-bird rates available now. Roy Hodgson (206) 284-2276. Web: www.efttraining.webs.com Email: SeattleTalkTherapy@comcast.net

Perinatal Support Group Facilitator Training. September 26 (6:30pm-9:30pm), 27 (9-5), 28 (9-4). Kenmore WA. Use the MotherWoman Group Model© to lead thriving, culturally competent support groups for new mothers, encourage perinatal emotional health and support mothers across spectrum of mood disorders, and create safety to share authentic experiences of motherhood, explore cultural messages and myths of motherhood. Held at the Simkin Center, Bastyr University. CE: 14.75 Bastyr University Continuing Education Contact Hours. Fee: $549. (425) 602 3361. Web: www.simkincenter.bastyr.edu Email: simkincenter@bastyr.edu

Clinical Supervision I. Yvonne Owen PhD. September 27. Shoreline WA. His workshop addresses issues surrounding clinical supervision and are part of a three part series. You don't need to take them in order as the workshops stand alone. CE: 6 CEs OPSI, NBCC. Cascadia Training. Fee: $150 . Open to public. Brian Andersen (206) 441-6892/(800) 298-6516. Web: www.cascadia-training.org Email: cascadia.training@gmail.com

The Mini-Mental State Examination-2 (MMSE-2): Administration, Interpretation, and Implications for practice settings. Thomas W Starkey PhD, LCSW. October 26. Seattle Area WA. Summary of workshop and to register use the website below. Fee: $155 NASW Members online, $195 Non-Members online. Includes the MMSE 2 Manual, a $50 value. CE: 6 credits. NASW-WA. (206) 706-7084. Web: www.nasw-wa.org Email: info@nasw-wa.org