Introduction to Psychotraumatology - Wednesday April 1, 2026

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Presentation Description

Psychological trauma impacts the brain, body, and behavior in complex ways, leading to conditions such as PTSD, dissociation, and long-term disruptions in psychological, emotional and physiological regulation. This presentation provides an overview of trauma’s neurobiological, developmental, cultural, and clinical dimensions while examining both top-down and bottom-up treatment approaches.

CE Hours: 2
Date: Wednesday April 1, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Café at the Monmouth University Graduate Center, 185 NJ-36, Building C, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Presenters: Catherine Jakobsze, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP

Learning Objectives
Following this presentation, participants will have learned and/or be able to:

1. Explain the neurobiological, developmental, cultural, and clinical dimensions of psychological trauma.
2. Describe how trauma affects the brain, body, and behavior.
3. Analyze and differentiate key trauma treatment modalities, with attention to the distinctions between top-down and bottom-up interventions.

Presenter Information:

Catherine Jakobsze, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP:  Clinician-educator with dual expertise as a licensed psychotherapist (LPC/NCC/CCTP) and adjunct psychology instructor bringing nearly a decade of applied mental health experience across IOP, PHP, community-based services, and private practice. Skilled in working with diverse populations experiencing trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, personality disorders, chronic illness, substance use, BIPOC and LGBTQIA-related concerns. A Monmouth University alumna (BA Psychology; MS Mental Health Counseling) committed to fostering inclusive, engaging, and culturally responsive learning environments, while actively pursuing advanced training in trauma-focused interventions. In my free time, you can catch me hanging out with my 3 hairless (yes, hairless) munchkin cats and attending any live comedy show or concert!