Join therapist, consultant and author Stacey Sanderson for this workshop that explores the complex dynamics of gender roles, emotional labor, and relationship patterns that often bring individuals—particularly women—to therapy. Drawing from over two decades of clinical observation, we'll examine how societal expectations and internalized beliefs create imbalances in relationships, where one partner bears disproportionate responsibility for both household management and emotional well-being.

We'll discuss how these patterns connect to concepts of codependence, toxic masculinity, and internalized misogyny, and how they impact both partners in a relationship. This workshop is designed for individuals seeking to understand these dynamics in their own lives, as well as therapists who encounter these patterns in their practice.

Topics include:

• Understanding the cycle of conflict, blame, and individual burden in relationships

• Recognizing how gender-based expectations shape relationship dynamics

• Exploring the connection between codependence and control patterns

• Practical insights from clinical practice on what works (and what doesn't) in addressing these issues

Open to all genders. Whether you're experiencing these patterns personally or professionally, this workshop offers a space for reflection, learning, and discussion.