Presented by Shalini Dayal, MFT & Natasha Kharbanda, LCSW
1.5 CE Credits
Last day to register: Friday, October 11, 2024
Unpacking the In-law Baggage examines the intricate dance between in-laws and extended family, uncovering their impact on couple dynamics during times of friction. The course explores ways to navigate the cultural currents of filial piety, enmeshment, and separation and delves into the role of guilt and shame in shaping family bonds across generations. The goal is to equip your therapeutic toolkit with culturally sensitive interventions and practical strategies to empower families to bridge divides, manage conflict, and build resilience. Emerge ready to enhance the well-being of your clients and witness the transformative power of understanding family dynamics.
This workshop supports participants in learning:
- How In-law involvement impacts a South Asian couple's relationship
- Understand the struggles of South Asian men dealing with their spouses and families
- To Analyze and apply culturally appropriate interventions
Don't miss your opportunity to gain insight into Unpacking the In-Law Baggage with fellow EBCAMFT members and community peers. Register today at ebcamft.org!
About the Presenter
Shalini Dayal, MFT (#43574), has been in this field for over 20 years. She was born and raised in India, speaks several Indian dialects, and has worked with the South Asian community for over 20 years through local non-profits and schools. She is currently working full-time in private practice in Fremont. She works from a cross-cultural perspective, working with first-generation immigrants, focusing on assimilation and acculturation challenges. Shalini also provides free parenting classes for the community, especially for immigrants and their families, on several topics, including inter-generational conflict, understanding the heritage vs. host culture, and mindful parenting techniques for children born and raised in two cultures.
Shalini co-founded BASANT NOW, an organization focused on helping the South Asian community connect with culturally appropriate and trained mental health professionals who can help them through life transitions, crises, and relationships.
Natasha Kharbanda, LCSW, was born and raised in India. She completed her undergraduate education and worked there briefly before moving to California in 2006 to pursue a Masters in Social Work (MSW). Since 2008, Natasha has worked with a diverse clientele, including low-income individuals, seniors, victims of domestic violence, and people with varying degrees of mental illnesses. Until 2022, she also worked in the medical industry, assisting patients and their families in resolving crises. Currently, Natasha runs a private therapy practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she primarily works with couples from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. She is fluent in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Educational Goals
- Comprehend and define the role of in-laws and extended family and their impact on the couples' relationship.
- Increase self-awareness about immigration affects power distribution and gender roles and traditions by region in South Asian cultures and impact on women.
- Effectively utilize knowledge of filial piety, patriarchy, and guilt and shame for SA men while working with SA clients, couples, and families.
Measurable Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
- Name two main reasons in-laws and extended family get involved in the couple's relationship.
- Identify three main struggles for South Asian men dealing with their spouses and families of origin in heteronormative relationships.
- Analyze and apply two culturally appropriate interventions to address the in-law issues with South Asian couples.
Course Outline
- Understanding the role of in-laws in South Asian (SA) families.
- Define the institution of arranged marriages.
- Discuss the impact of migration on the joint family structure.
- Analyze how cultural and traditional gender roles of SA men and women play out in the Western world.
- Examining concepts of patriarchy, Ganesh complex and filial piety, and the role of women.
- Examine how cultural frozenness impacts the relationship between first and second generations in immigrant families.
- Learn interventions and techniques to provide culturally appropriate therapeutic services to South Asian couples and families.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Licensed psychologists, licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage & family therapists, and pre-licensed professionals.
CE Credit Certificates
Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
East Bay Chapter of CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #52488) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. East Bay Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
Please note: Certificates of Completion will be awarded after the completion of the workshop to those who attend the workshop in its entirety and complete the course evaluation form.
Consider Joining East Bay CAMFT
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Member pricing:
Licensed Membership/Community Partner Fee: $75/annually
Pre-Licensed Associate/Student/Retired Membership Fee: $50/annually
**IMPORTANT REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
You may cancel for a 50% refund between 5 and 15 days in advance of the event. No refunds for cancellations within 5 days of the event or for no-shows or failure to attend due to emergencies. Unused funds cannot be applied to future events. NO EXCEPTIONS! If the event is canceled for any reason, you will receive a full refund.
**By registering for the event you agree to the terms of the Cancellation/Refund Policy**
For general information, special needs, ADA accommodations, or grievances: Please contact Sandy at admin@ebcamft.org. You will receive a response within 24 hours. Note: Deadline for requesting ADA accommodations is two weeks prior to the workshop so that we may have time to properly accommodate you.
