Recognizing Different Trauma Syndromes & Their Neurobiological Differences

Recognizing Different Trauma Syndromes & Their Neurobiological Differences

This 2-hour workshop explores how trauma rewires the brain at different developmental stages and under various circumstances.

By Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy

Date and time

Thursday, May 29 · 2:30 - 4:30pm PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

The Importance of Recognizing Different Trauma Syndromes and Their Neurobiological Differences with Antonieta Contreras


Thursday, May 29th, 2025

5:30 - 7:30 pm EST

virtual on Zoom

2 CE credits


This 2-hour workshop explores how trauma rewires the brain at different developmental stages and under various circumstances, showing that not all trauma fits the PTSD diagnosis.

We’ll examine trauma’s impact on the nervous system, common misdiagnoses, and differences between early neglect, adolescent violence, and systemic adversity. Participants will learn how factors like age, type, intensity, and timing of trauma shape symptoms and guide intervention. Understanding these distinctions improves treatment by aligning interventions with each individual’s neurobiological adaptations.

The workshop emphasizes the importance of recognizing diverse trauma syndromes to support deeper healing and recovery.

Antonieta Contreras, a former banker and business consultant trained as a mathematician, is a Gestalt-trained psychotherapist with a Master’s in Social Work from NYU. She specializes in trauma, holding certifications from the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapies and NYU School of Medicine. Antonieta combines trauma modalities and contemplative practices learned in India and Tibetan Buddhism in her private practice. She serves as Board Member and Treasurer for the NYC Trauma Therapists, and as a consultant, supervisor, and former co-director of ICP’s Trauma Studies Program. Antonieta is also the author of Traumatization and Its Aftermath.


2 NYS CE Credits

For any questions, including those about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact Dominika at trauma@icpnyc.org

An important note about CEUs: ICP is an approved provider of continuing education credits for social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychoanalysts through the New York Department of Education.

If your license is from a different state, please contact your state’s licensing board to find out if they will accept CE credits from New York State.

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Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy

Founded in 1971, The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP) is one of the oldest and largest not-for-profit mental health training and treatment facilities in New York City.

The Institute is composed of a group of over 200 therapists. Most of our therapists have training in psychoanalysis or psychoanalytic psychotherapy through one of ICP’s training programs or an equivalent – some are currently in such training. Many of our therapists have completed their graduate degrees and are licensed while others are earning those degrees or are completing licensing requirements. With the exception of a small number of senior therapists, all clinical work is performed under the supervision of a licensed and experienced professional supervisor.

ICP offers a full range of psychotherapeutic services, including individual and group psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis in addition to more specialized treatment services. ICP is dedicated to providing high quality therapy at low to moderate cost, offering post-graduate training for therapists, and educating the public about mental health issues.

ICP is conveniently located at Columbus Circle at the juncture of the 1, A, B, C, and D trains and the #104, 5, 7, and 11 buses. ICP is dedicated to providing culturally sensitive treatment services to match the diversity of New York City’s residents.