Strategies for Dealing with Subpoenas (3 Law and Ethics credits). Judy C Roberts MA, LMHC. July 25 (10:30am-1:30pm). Seattle WA. Workshop reflects the Washington State law affecting Masters-level mental health clinicians faced with the question of how to respond appropriately to a subpoena requiring to produce records or provide sworn testimony at a deposition. Held at Plaza 600 Bldg. 2nd fl. Conference room 600 Stewart Street CE: 3 Law and Ethics NASW, OSPI. Cascadia Training. Fee: $55. Brian Andersen (206) 441-6892/(800) 298-6516. Web: www.cascadia-training.org Email: cascadia@nwresource.org

Addiction Treatment Alternatives to AA AND 12-Step: Professional Discussion Group. July 29 (11:30am-1pm). Seattle WA. We support providing options for clients who find that Alcoholics Anonymous or 12-step oriented treatment does not fit their needs. If you are a health, mental health, addictions or research professional, please join our monthly brown bag informal sharing of resources and ideas for serving our clients. Discussion groups are scheduled August 26, September 30. The last Tuesday of each month. Catherine Trestrail CDP, ACSW (206) 547-1955. Web: www.APositiveAlternative.com

Systems-Centered Training^TM. Susan Gantt PhD. August 4. Everett WA. Harness the Power of Change. Innovative conflict resolution, brilliantly simple techniques for undoing anxiety, tension, and depression, enhanced common sense for problem-solving. Part theory, part experiential, learn strategies to release natural driving forces toward transformation. CE: 6.5 MFCC, LCSW, APA, MFT, LMHC. SCT. Fee: $199 (5/31), $219 (8/3), $244. Lynn Keat (206) 722-3646. Web: www.systemspnw.com Email: remyakeat@aol.com

Living with Intention: A New Way of Being Starts Here. Lynne McTaggart with Brian Hubbard. August 8 (7pm-10pm), 9 (9am-5:30), 10 (9:30am-1pm). Portland OR/Vancouver WA. Author of The Field and The Intention Experiment. Learn to harness the power of intention in everyday life and become your own master of intention. Dig deeper and go further than anything around. A synthesis of the latest discoveries of quantum physics and spiritual traditions to provide a blueprint for conscious and intentional living. A toolkit of methods for using intention effectively. At the Hilton Vancouver WA. CE: 9 hrs NBCC, CA LCSW/MFCC, CA RN others (nominal fee payable onsite). Association for Humanistic Psychology, ConferenceWorks. Fee: $244.99/early. (800) 395-8445. Web: www.ConferenceWorks.com Email: info@ConferenceWorks.com

The AAMFT Summer Institutes for Advanced Clinical Training. August 10-14. Vancouver WA. The AAMFT invites you to earn 20 or 30 CE hours and network with colleagues in your own backyard! The Institutes balance time between learning in the morning and playing in the afternoon. This is an excellent opportunity to continue professional development while learning in one of six excellent courses. For more information, visit our website. Held at the Hilton Vancouver WA (12 miles from downtown Portland). CE: 20 or 30 hours of CE approved by the APA, NBCC, NAADAC, and most state MFT licensure boards. Fee: AAMFT Members: $479/$579 after 7/14, Non-members: $579/$679 after 7/14. (703) 838-9808. Web: www.aamft.org/VancouverWA.asp Email: central@aamft.org

Peruvian Women’s Empowerment Tours. August 15-24 or August 29-Sept 13. Nepal Tour October 25–Nov 15 or October 31-Nov 15. For women travelers wanting to do more than just skim the surface of a country. Our unique approach and combined 40+ years of traveling the world make our tours a life changing experience. Our empowerment itinerary immerses you in the culture and creates a safe place for deep transformation. We also offer volunteer opportunities. Red Lotus Tours. Fee: Call. Jenni Lund (509) 264-8444. Web: www.redlotustours.com Email: jenni@redlotustours.com

Addiction Treatment Alternatives to AA AND 12-Step: Professional Discussion Group. August 26 (11:30am-1pm). Seattle WA. We support providing options for clients who find that Alcoholics Anonymous or 12-step oriented treatment does not fit their needs. If you are a health, mental health, addictions or research professional, please join our monthly brown bag informal sharing of resources and ideas for serving our clients. Discussion groups are scheduled August 26, September 30, October 28. The last Tuesday of each month. Catherine Trestrail CDP, ACSW (206) 547-1955. Web: www.APositiveAlternative.com

Living from Your Essence: Core Evolution - A Path to Selfrealization with Siegmar Gerken. September 5 One day professional intensive. September 6-7 Open workshop. Bend OR. Core Evolution is a body-oriented and heart-centered approach that connects each participant with the 'call' for life. Understanding and overcoming our personal limitations, we celebrate the qualities of our essence and express our aliveness. Work on personal questions in life, while getting an understanding of Core Evolution oriented therapy. CE: 9/5 10 CEUs, 9/6-7 18 CEUs. International Institute of Core Evolution. Fee: 9/5 intensive $100/early, $125/regular, 9/6-7 $175/early, $225/regular. Local contact: Linda P Kovolisky PMHNP, CET (541) 923-1779. Web: www.CoreEvolution.com Email: info@CoreEvolution.com

Learning the Language of Energy: A Voice Dialogue Facilitator’s Training. Miriam Dyak and Cassandra Cosme De Pree. September 6-7, October 4-5, November 8-9. Redmond WA. CE: 36 CEC. Association for Humanistic Psychology. Fee: $785/$825 after 8/1, AHP $701/$667 late. (206) 932-1151. Web: www.thevoicedialogueinstitute.org Email: cassandra@thevoicedialogueinstitute.org

Gestalt Therapy Training Center—Northwest 2008-2010 Two Year Training Program. Six Weekends. Eva Gold PsyD and Steve Zahm PhD, faculty. Program begins fall ’08. Now accepting applications (application deadline September 10). Portland OR. Comprehensive training in contemporary Gestalt therapy theory and method. Didactic/experiential format, includes demonstrations, and practice with direct supervision. Faculty have trained and presented nationally and internationally. For application, schedule, fees, trainee comments, faculty bios, go to our website, or call. CE: 72 APA. (503) 230-0900. Web: www.gttcnw.org Email: gttcnw@aol.com

Mindfulness-based Relapse Prevention with G. Alan Marlatt PhD. Depart from Bellingham Cruise Terminal and sail in the San Juan Islands. September 12-14. Overview of mindfulness meditation practice and how it has been applied for treatment of physical and emotional pain, depression and addictive behaviors. Demonstrations of meditation-based exercises, including breath meditation, body scan, urge surfing, and mini-meditation breathing spaces. Seminar takes place on a weekend cruise in the San Juan Islands aboard the Schooner Zodiac. CE: 30 hrs. Fee: $650 per person, includes workshop, overnight accommodations, all meals. (877) 831-7427 or (425) 605-0721. Web: www.StarSailCruises.com Email: info@starsailcruises.com

An Attachment Focused Family Therapy (4 Law and Ethics credits). Daniel Hughes PhD. September 12-13. Seattle WA. CE: 12 CEUs and 4 Law and Ethics. NASW-WA. Fee: NASW member $195, non member $235. (206) 706-7084. Web: www.nasw-wa.org Email: info@nasw-wa.org

Trauma Recovery Changing Lives. Marta Pearson MS. September 17-18. Everett WA. CE: 14 CEUs. North Sound Training Institute and Compass Health. Fee: Day 1/$125 (day1 only is an option), $250/both days (day 2 only not option). Tonya Gray, Training Supervisor (425) 349-8394. Email: tonya.gray@compassh.org

Seattle Counselors Association 25th Anniversary Celebration. September 19 (8am-11). Seattle WA. Held at the Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N. SCA will celebrate its 25th anniversary as a professional community of mental health counselors who challenge themselves to grow in their work. We invite you to come and meet some of the original organizers of SCA, the members, network and share food with us for free from 8 to 11 a.m. (206) 283-1888. Web: www.seattlecounselors.org

Bullet Proofing Your Private Practice (6 Ethics and Law credits). Judy C Roberts MA, LMHC; Robert E Smith, Attorney at Law. September 26. Ellensburg WA. Workshop designed to provide private practice mental health clinicians with an ethical and legal first-aid kit for their practice. Attendees receive a hefty manual of materials, forms and resources for their use and reference. Ellensburg Inn. CE: 6 Law and Ethics NASW, OSPI. Cascadia Training. Fee: $150. Brian Andersen (206) 441-6892/(800) 298-6516. Web: www.cascadia-training.org Email: cascadia@nwresource.org

Clinical Supervision for Licensed Counselors: Meeting D.O.H. Requirements. Lisa Erickson MS, LMHC. September 26 and October 3. Seattle WA. CE: 15 hrs DOH, NBCC. Antioch University Seattle. Fee: $250 general. (206) 268-4111. Web: www.antiochseattle.edu/ce Email: ce@antiochseattle.edu

NCMHCE (Clinical) Licensure Exam Prep Course. Lisa Mayfield MA, LMHC. September 27. Seattle WA. This licensure prep course will cover crucial content and test-taking strategies for the NCMHCE exam. Visit our website for more information and registration. Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMHCA). Fee: $125 WMHCA member, $150 non. Laurie Akers (425) 388-0281. Web: www.WMHCA.org Email: sakers5425@comcast.net

Addiction Treatment Alternatives to AA AND 12-Step: Professional Discussion Group. September 30 (11:30am-1pm). Seattle WA. We support providing options for clients who find that Alcoholics Anonymous or 12-step oriented treatment does not fit their needs. If you are a health, mental health, addictions or research professional, please join our monthly brown bag informal sharing of resources and ideas for serving our clients. Discussion groups are scheduled August 26, September 30, October 28. The last Tuesday of each month. Catherine Trestrail CDP, ACSW (206) 547-1955. Web: www.APositiveAlternative.com

Burnout Prevention and Attention. Marcia Perlstein MA, MFCC. October 1 (1-4pm). Everett WA. CE: 3 CEUs. North Sound Training Institute and Compass Health. Fee: $75. Tonya Gray, Training Supervisor (425) 349-8394. Email: tonya.gray@compassh.org

Counseling Veterans and their Families – Serving Those Who Have Served: Washington Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference. October 3-4. Seattle WA. This 2-day conference is designed for therapists who have felt the need to reach out to veterans and their families, and would like to enhance their training to address the unique challenges. The presenters, many who are nationally known, have been carefully chosen within the Puget Sound area in order to cover a wide variety of topics, including treatment modalities, medications, veterans’ culture, women veterans, and families/children of veterans. Networking and awards luncheons included both days. Held at Seattle Pacific University. CE: 6 CEUs 1-day; 12 CEUs 2-days. Fee: For information, registration and fees see the website. Kris Goodman (425) 652-6775. Web: www.wmhca.org Email: Kris_J_Goodman@yahoo.com

Breakthrough Strategies to Counsel Troubled Youth Workshop. Ruth Herman Wells MS. October 9-10. Portland OR. Learn 200 innovative, more effective interventions to turnaround conduct disorder, apathy, substance abuse, violence, depression, ADHD, school failure, O.D.D., more. This workshop makes counseling difficult children and youth less difficult. Call for FREE intervention packet. Youth Change Workshops. Fee: $169, Half-Price Work-Study Available. Ruth Herman Wells (800) 545-5736. Web: www.youthchg.com Email: dwells@youthchg.com

Buddhist Psychology and Gestalt Therapy: Bringing Mindfulness to Psychotherapy Practice. Eva Gold PsyD; Steve Zahm PhD. October 17-18. Spokane WA. The effectiveness of Buddhist psychology has been an exciting and promising development in psychotherapy. Focus: Gestalt therapy concepts and methods, Buddhist psychology concepts and methods, Convergence of Buddhist psychology, and Benefits of Buddhist psychology perspective. CE: CEUs. EWU Office of Continuing Education & Professional Advancement; EWU Counseling and Psychological Services. Fee: $149. Barbara Papke (509) 359-6143. Web: www.ewu.edu/ce Email: bpapke@mail.ewu.edu

The Perils of Wholeness. Ann Belford Ulanov PhD. October 18. Seattle WA. Jung is known for his concept of individuation, the urge toward wholeness sometimes described as ruthless. This leads us to hunt for the missing parts, those rejected, and those too wonderful to receive. Often the parts summon us. To consent brings the necessity of both hope and surprise at the resilience of the psyche. Lunch is included. CE: CE Certificate of Attendance. Jungian Psychotherapists Association. Fee: $100 by 10/1, $115/late; students/$50/$75 late; JPA member $35/$50 late. (206) 784-9977. Web: www.jungseattle.org Email: ablake@antiochsea.edu

Traumatized Children: Protecting, Treating, Fostering, Adopting: A workshop for counselors, social workers, foster and adoptive parents. Mollie Monahan MS, LPC. October 24. Eugene OR. Make checks payable to "First Ridge Training and Consulting." PO Box 457 Elmira Oregon 97437. CE: 6 available (NASW pending). Fee: $80 (includes lunch) - Limited to 65. (541) 935-5402. Email: molliemonahan@msn.com

High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome with Tony Attwood PhD. October 27. Bellingham WA. Dr. Tony Attwood from Brisbane, Australia, world reknowned researcher, lecturer and author on HIGH FUNCTIONING AUTISM AND ASPERGER’S SYNDROME will present a full day workshop in Bellingham. Download brochure and registration form at our website. CE: 6 CE’s WSPA: pending 6 clock hours. Northwest Behavioral Health Independent Providers Association. Fee: IPA members:$100 Non-IPA members $135. Richard Spitzer, PhD (360) 671-1966. Web: www.nwbhipa.org Email: spitz24601@aol.com

Resolving Sexual Difficulties: Therapy Using the Crucible Approach®. Ruth Morehouse PhD; Susan Regas PhD. November 7-9. Culver City CA. learn effective skills for interviewing, evaluating, treating the physical, emotional and systemic factors of sexual dyfunctions. Offers exciting blend of theory and experiential learning and application. Ideal for general therapists who want more understanding of sexual issues or professionals looking for emphasis on Crucible Approach. Tired of just lectures? particate in an interactive learning workshop. CE: Yes- check website. Marriage and Family Health Center. Fee: $440/Early (includes 2 lunches) by 9/7, Regular/$490. Dr. Ruth Morehouse (303) 670-2630. Web: www.passionatemarriage.com Email: mfhc@passionatemarriage.com

New Frontiers in Trauma Treatment with Bessel A. van der Kolk MD. December 5-6. Portland OR. TBD 2009 Seattle WA. Dr. van der Kolk will explore the effects of trauma on cognitive, psychological and interpersonal functioning. He will review the research on the profound effects of trauma on cognition, affect regulation, and on the development of “self” and interactions with others. He will discuss how trauma and disruptions in attachment bonds affect the development of people’s identity, and how this is expressed socially as difficulties in affect modulation, destructive behavior against self and others and in negotiating intimacy. In the wake of recent insights into the neurobiology of trauma, a range of new approaches to treatment have been developed. Dr. van der Kolk will present research data evaluating each set of interventions, show videotaped clinical examples, and discuss the integration of these approaches during different stages of treatment. Fee: $279 (14 days prior), $299 (received by noon on day prior) $319 (on-site) Please call to register with a $10 Workshop Calendar discount. CE: 12 CE/CME. Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior. (800) 258-8411. Web: www.iahb.org Email: staff@iahb.org

7th Brief Therapy Conference: Lasting Impressions. (4-6 hrs Law and Ethics (Dec 10). Keynotes by Borysenkko, Burns, Cummings, Houston, Terr. December 11-14. San Diego CA. 60 workshops, 35 short courses, 42 interactive events. Featuring Andreas, Beck, Carlson,Dilts, Gilligan, Goulding, Hardy, Hayes, Karpman, Kaslow, Kottler, Lankton, Levine, Miller, Naranjo, Norcross, O’Hanlon, Padesky, Polster, Prochaska, Rossi, Selekman, Spring, Weiner-Davis, Wilson, Yapko and Zieg. CE: up to 41 credits. Milton H Erickson Foundation and University of San Diego Counseling Program. Fee: see our website. (602) 956-6196. Web: www.brieftherapyconference.com Email: marketingdepartment@erickson-foundation.org