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.pdx.edu/ceed//interpersonal-neurobiology Email: sharpml@pdx.edu

Portland State University Certificate in Therapy with Adoptive and Foster Families. Portland OR. A series of courses for mental health professionals that focus on treating children in, or adopted from, the child welfare system who have histories of abuse, trauma, and neglect. Workshops and online courses can be taken as stand-alones. Full distance option available. Portland State University. (503) 725-4876. For more information check the websiteWeb: www.pdx.edu/ceed/adoption 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

Trauma Informed Services Certificate and Workshops - Portland State University. Designed to increase skills in providing services to clients and organizations affected by trauma. Workshops may be taken individually or added together for the 12 days required to complete the certificate program. For more information use the website or contact Kathy Lovrien (503) 725-8165 or by email. Portland State University.Web: www.pdx.edu/ceed/trauma Email: lovrienk@pdx.edu

University of Washington - Certificate in Gerontology. Seattle WA. Start any quarter. Online. Explore the social, cultural, biological, and psychological aspects of aging. Develop knowledge to better serve a rapidly growing population of older adults in a variety of contexts such as housing, health and wellness, and human services. (206) 685-8936 or (888) 469-6499. Web: www.pce.uw.edu

University of Washington - Certificate in Infant Mental Health. Starts in September. Seattle, WA. Develop specialty skills and knowledge in clinical, consultation and leadership services in infant mental health. First year courses may be taken on an individual basis (Singe Course Enrollments) for continuing education units (CEUs).(206) 685-8936 or (888) 469-6499. Web: www.pce.uw.edu

University of Washington - Certificate in Integrated Behavioral Health. Start January. Online. Gain the skills needed to integrate behavioral health care treatment into primary care settings. Study evidence-based integrated care models and learn about team roles and responsibilities. Earn 90 contact hours and 9 CEUs over six months. (206) 685-8936 or (888) 469-6499. Web: www.pce.uw.edu

University of Washington - Certificate in Psychological Trauma. Starts in September. Online & Bellevue, WA. Build a comprehensive understanding of trauma assessment and interventions as you learn from the leading clinicians and researchers in the trauma field. Earn 120 hours of post-master's continuing education hours.(206) 685-8936 or (888) 469-6499. Web: www.pce.uw.edu

UW Master of Social Work Extended Degree Program. Focus your practice on areas of growing need and expand your career options. This part-time program offers evening and weekend classes as well as advanced specializations in Multigenerational Practice and Integrative Health-Mental Health Advanced Practices. Application deadline is Jan 15. For more information contact us by phone or go to the website.(206) 543-5676. Web: www.sswedp.washington.edu

UW School of Social Work - Certificate in Geriatric Mental Health. Start any quarter. Seattle, WA. Study acute and chronic mental health needs of older adults, and how to diagnose and treat these needs. Earn 21 hours of post-master's training in each of the five standalone courses taught by experienced clinicians.(206) 685-8936 or (888) 469-6499. Web: www.pce.uw.edu