Mothers-in-Law – The Shadow side of Motherhood – A South Asian Perspective (1.5 CE credits)

Complete event description: https://scv-camft.org/event-5670524 Presented by Kalpana Asok, LMFT The topic of in-laws is a loaded one almost anywhere in the world. In the South Asian community it is a much more charged relationship, with the mothers-in-law being imbued with power that is almost mystifying. Mothers-in-law and their relationship with their daughters-in-law can make or break a family's health, with the daughters-in-law shouldering an unfair part of the burden. Let us unpack the nuances of the relationship, its origin, the present-day difficulties, and the health of the family unit by understanding how this very important dynamic underlies many conflicted family beginnings in the culture. We will also look at ways to help a couple navigate speaking about a very explosive cultural turning point. Sexism, gendered expectations, re-plays of trauma, internalized sexism, power-plays, middle-aged coming of age, and broken dreams! Seriously though, this is a huge problem in many families and is a must-know topic in working with the culture.