Certificate Program in Adoption and Foster Care Therapy. Deborah Gray MSW, MPA; Kerry Todd MSW; others. Open and Ongoing. Seattle WA.. This open and on-going certificate program provides therapists with the clinical skills necessary to treat the mental health issues of children and families involved with foster care and adoption. CE: NASW, OSPI. Northwest Adoption Exchange and Cascadia Training. Open to public. Fee: $125. Brian Andersen (206) 441-6892 (800) 298-6516. Web: www.cascadia-training.org Email: cascadia@nwresource.org

Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling-Portland State University. A series of six academic courses beginning in the fall providing a broad overview of addictions counseling, concepts of treatment, and clinical skills. Information and instructions use the website below or contact Kathy Lovrien at (503) 725-8165 or by email. Web: www.ceed.pdx.edu/gcac Email: lovrienk@pdx.edu

Master of Social Work, Extended Degree Program, the advanced degree for busy professionals. Seattle WA. Our Extended Degree Program gives you the option to continue to work while earning your MSW degree from the University of Washington, one of the nation’s top-ranked programs. Choose between concentrations in children, families, and multigenerational practice, or health and mental health. (800) 558-8703. Web: www.extension.washington.edu Email: sswadmis@u.washington.edu

Portland State certificate in Interpersonal Neurobiology. Interpersonal Neurobiology, a term coined by Dr. Dan Siegel, studies the way the brain grows and is influenced by personal relationships. Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) is an exciting interdisciplinary perspective, drawing from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, complexity theory, and relationship studies. This certificate is a series of workshop-style classes followed by online learning activities to integrate knowledge into practice. For more information check the website or contact Marion Sharp by email.Web: www.ceed.pdx.edu/ipnb Email: sharpml@pdx.edu

Study Psychology or Counseling at City University of Seattle. Transfer your community college credits and earn your B.A. in Applied Psychology in about 2 years. The program is available online and you can start any term, so you can earn your degree at your convenience. Already have a bachelor’s degree? CityU’s Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (M.A.C.P.) is designed for students who wish to become professional mental health counselors - especially those seeking mental health counselor licensure (LMHC) in the state of Washington. Classes start each fall. For more information visit our website or call 888-41-CITYU. Web: www.cityu.edu

Therapy with Adoptive and Foster Families. Portland OR. A training certificate or individual workshops, online courses and case consultations. Training certificate can be completed in one or two years, September to May. Workshops and online courses can be taken as stand-alones. Full distance option available. Portland State University. (503) 725-4876. Web: www.ceed.pdx.edu/adoption Email: sharpml@pdx.edu