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 and spring providing a broad overview of addictions counseling, concepts of treatment, and clinical skills. For 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

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

UW Master of Social Work Extended Degree Program. Seattle, WA. Our part-time MSW Extended Degree Program is designed for working students and students from a wider geographic region with foundation courses offered in the evening or weekends. Choose between concentrations in: multigenerational practice with children, families and elders, or integrative health-mental health advanced practice and study at the University of Washington, one of the nation’s top social work programs. For more information contact us at (800) 558-8703. Web: ssw.washington.edu Email: sswadmis@u.washington.edu

UW Social Work Certificate in Geriatric Mental Health. Starts in October. Seattle, WA. . Increase your understanding of acute and chronic mental health needs of older adults and gain important practical skills in diagnosing and treating these needs. Earn 21 hours of post-master’s training in each of the five stand-alone courses offered on either three Thursdays or Fridays. All five courses must be completed to earn the certificate. For more information, visit our website or contact us at (206) 685-8936 or (888) 469-6499. Web: www.pce.uw.edu

UW Social Work Certificate in Psychological Trauma: Effective Treatment and Practice. Starts in October. Bellevue, WA and online. Improve your clinical practice working with traumatized individuals and increase your ability to sustain an effective and energized career working within the field. This nine-month program provides 120 hours of post-master’s training, and courses are conveniently offered in a combined online and classroom format. For more information, visit our website or contact us at (206) 685-8936 or (888) 469-6499. Web: www.pce.uw.edu

UW Social Work Certificate Program in Guardianship. Starts in October. Bellevue, WA and online. Start on your path to become a Certified Professional Guardian (CPG) with a certificate from the University of Washington. Courses are conveniently offered in a combined online and classroom format. Successful completion of this 90-hour program satisfies the educational requirement of the Washington State Supreme Court CPG Board, one of the prerequisites to become a CPG. For more information, visit our website or contact us at (206) 685-8936 or (888) 469-6499. Web: www.pce.uw.edu