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Dive deeper into this work with the Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Certification from Terry Real and the Faculty of the Relational Life Institute:

Become the Practitioner Who Can Reach Anyone and Create Breakthroughs That Last

This professional training integrates the wisdom of therapy with the practical tools of coaching, equipping you to help clients heal the roots of disconnection and build authentic, balanced relationships in every area of life.

Do you ever feel like your clients want connection, but keep pushing it away?

We live in a time when people are more disconnected than ever. Our clients come to us longing for closeness, yet few of them actually know how to create it.

They’ve never been taught the skills for real intimacy. And as therapists, coaches, and healers, many of us were never taught how to teach those skills either.

You see it every day in session:

Couples caught in cycles of blame and withdrawal.
Individuals swinging between shame and grandiosity.
People yearning for connection while defending themselves against it at the same time.

Then there’s you, trying every approach you know: communication tools, empathy work, reframing… and yet, nothing truly shifts. The surface changes, but the deeper wounds remain untouched

And even as a seasoned professional, it can be disheartening.

Meanwhile, the need for effective relationship work has never been greater.

People are craving connection… Yet retreating into isolation, defense, and blame.

And the practitioners trying hardest to help them are burning out, too. Not because they don’t care or aren’t skilled, but because something vital is missing.

Something deeper. More direct. More human.

Something that helps clients not just talk about their pain, but transform how they relate, in real time.

Question is: Where do you even begin?

When compassion avoids truth, real change gets lost.

So many practitioners were taught that healing happens through empathy alone: that if clients feel seen and understood, transformation will follow.

But you’ve seen where that leads:

Then there’s you, the practitioner, left holding space for pain that doesn’t move: facilitating sessions that feel more like management rather than real, lasting resolution.

Here’s the truth: You haven’t done anything wrong.

Most of the models you’ve been taught just weren’t built to create real relational change.

They focus so much on empathy that accountability gets lost. They help clients find insight, but rarely show them how to turn that awareness into action.

And while they encourage compassion, they often shy away from the kind of honest truth-telling that actually creates growth.

Over time, that gap can wear on even the most skilled professional.

But what if it could be different?

What if your sessions felt alive again… honest, direct, and deeply human?

What if you had a framework that showed you exactly where a client was stuck and how to help them shift, in real time?

Imagine sessions where clients took ownership instead of circling their stories; where defenses softened, partners reconnected, and families began to heal right in front of you.

You’d leave the room energized, clear, and deeply proud of the work you’re doing. And more importantly, you’d be helping create the kind of meaningful change you’ve always set out to do.

We’re here to tell you now: There is a way to work like that, and it’s closer than you think.

This way of working brings truth & love back into the same room, and shows people how to grow within it. It’s where insight naturally leads to action, and accountability becomes an act of love.

With this kind of work, you’d be empowering individuals to transform for the better, and for good.

Are you ready for the next chapter of your calling?

Introducing: Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Certification

The Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Certification is a professional training created by Terry Real, bestselling author, psychotherapist, and founder of the Relational Life Institute.

Drawing on more than 30 years of clinical experience, Terry has developed a clear, step-by-step model that equips practitioners with the depth, precision, and tools to create real relational change: helping clients move from disconnection and defensiveness to repair, intimacy, and growth.

Grounded in decades of clinical practice and informed by evidence-based approaches like systems therapy, feminist psychology, and coaching, RLT has transformed the lives of thousands of clients and trained practitioners around the world to work relationally with confidence and compassion.

Inside the training, you’ll learn how to:

Work confidently with highly reactive or withdrawn clients and help them re-engage with empathy and courage.
Recognize and interrupt adaptive child patterns in real time, guiding clients back to their functional adult selves.
Navigate shame and grandiosity with precision, using compassion and directness to restore balance.
Teach clients the relational skills they were never taught: healthy self-esteem, boundary repair, and openhearted communication.
Integrate truth-telling and empathy so that insight leads to action and accountability becomes an act of love.

Whether you’re an experienced therapist, counselor, or mental health professional ready to expand your practice, this certification offers a clear framework for working relationally, and for guiding transformation that lasts.

Step into a new level of mastery and meaning in your work – with the tools to help people heal, reconnect, and grow together.

Meet Terry Real

Terry Real, LICSW, is an internationally recognized family therapist, bestselling author, and founder of the Relational Life Institute.

For more than three decades, Terry has helped thousands of couples, individuals, and practitioners transform how they live and love through his pioneering approach, Relational Life Therapy (RLT).

A former senior faculty member of the Family Institute of Cambridge and a retired Clinical Fellow of the Meadows Institute, Terry is widely known for his ability to bring people back from the brink of disconnection: blending candor, compassion, and actionable tools for real change.

His work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Psychotherapy Networker, and The Today Show, and his bestselling books (including I Don’t Want to Talk About It, How Can I Get Through to You?, and Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship) have shaped a new paradigm for relational health.
Through his writing, teaching, and global community of trained practitioners, Terry continues to redefine what it means to heal, grow, and thrive together.

Real Practitioners. Real Transformation.

“I’ve done all kinds of trainings over the years but never found a model that truly fit for me. I had become ‘eclectic’ in my approach, never really mastering any one approach. I longed for a model that encouraged me to myself—open, authentic, and most importantly, effective. I found my home in RLT… My practice was already very successful, but since RLT certification, it’s skyrocketed. I had to close my practice to new clients. It’s also allowed me to be more selective about the clients that I work with. And I’m re-energized by the work; I used to be worn out working with couples, but now I love it. Success and making a difference is a powerful antidote to burnout!”

“The practical and positive approach of RLT has helped my clients see change almost immediately. By weaving past trauma and its impact on relationships and by building new skills together, my clients have expressed new deep and meaningful connections. RLT is not just a training program; it is a community that works in unity to offer ongoing support to therapists as well as clients.”

“The gift of RLT work for the therapist is that you cannot provide this work for your clients without diving into yourself and one’s own personal growth. Which then trickles (or is a waterfall) into our own personal life and relationships… On a professional level, I have seen clients that have been stuck for years/decades begin to show growth and move towards their authentic self with pride, dignity and confidence that they’ve never experienced before. Life changing…”

How It Works

The Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Certification is a complete, four-pillar training pathway that equips you to create deep, lasting change in the way people love, lead, and live.

It combines live practice, direct mentorship, and self-paced study to help you embody the RLT model and bring it confidently into your work with clients.

Pilar 1

Core Curriculum

Build your foundation in RLT through three levels of pre-recorded training with Terry Real. Learn the core principles, frameworks, and interventions that define the RLT method from adaptive child patterns to boundary repair and relational mindfulness.

Pillar 2

Special Topic Courses

Deepen your understanding with focused trainings on subjects like The Art of Relational Living and Working with Grandiosity, plus one elective topic of your choice. These modules help you refine specific skills and apply RLT across diverse client dynamics.

Pillar 3

Case Work with Terry & Faculty

Observe Terry and the RLT faculty in real client sessions. Each session includes Q&A and guided discussion, allowing you to witness the nuances of relational intervention in action and translate them directly into your own practice.

Pillar 4

Live Practice & Integration

Apply what you’ve learned in small, supportive practice groups led by RLT faculty. Through practicums, small-group mentoring, and case review, you’ll develop the precision, confidence, and emotional presence needed to facilitate lasting relational repair.

Bonus Resources

Ongoing mentoring, self-esteem and boundaries trainings, monthly student calls, and access to Terry’s on-demand video library, all designed to support your continued growth throughout the 18-month certification journey.

Every element of the RLT Certification is designed to help you integrate the model not just intellectually, but experientially: so you can guide others toward connection with truth, love, and accountability.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the training, you’ll know how to:

Work confidently with couples and individuals caught in cycles of blame, withdrawal, and defense, helping them move toward repair and reconnection.

Recognize the difference between adaptive child reactions and functional adult responses, and guide clients in making that shift in real time.

Navigate shame and grandiosity with nuance, using both compassion and directness to restore relational balance.

Teach clients how to communicate honestly without losing connection, integrating truth-telling, empathy, and accountability.

Understand the roots of relational patterns through family-of-origin exploration and help clients create new, conscious ways of relating.

Apply RLT interventions safely and effectively through supervised practice, mentorship, and real client case work.

and real client case work. Build a confident, ethical, and fulfilling practice rooted in the principles of truth, love, and responsibility.

These are the skills that allow you to go beyond managing conflict to help people transform how they relate, repair, and reconnect at the deepest level.

The RLT Certification in Depth

The Relational Life Therapy Certification is a complete, four-pillar training pathway that brings together theory, practice, and mentorship, helping you embody the RLT model and guide clients toward lasting relational transformation.

Each pillar builds on the last, creating a structured, experiential route to full certification.

Pillar 1: Core Curriculum (Months 1–4)

Build a strong foundation in the Relational Life Therapy model through three levels of pre-recorded video training with Terry Real. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how RLT differs from traditional therapy and learn the tools to help clients shift from reactivity to connection.

You’ll study:

The three phases of RLT: Awakening, Family of Origin Work, and Teaching Skills
Adaptive child vs. functional adult patterns
Joining through the truth and detachment from outcome
Relational empowerment, shame, and grandiosity
The seven lenses of RLT and data gathering

Pillar 2: Special Topic Courses (Months 5–8)

Refine your skills with focused trainings on advanced relational topics. Two core courses are required – The Art of Relational Living and Working with Grandiosity, plus one elective of your choice from an expanding library of RLT courses.

You’ll explore:

Pillar 3: Case Work with Terry & Faculty (Months 9–12)

Gain firsthand experience observing Terry and the RLT faculty in live and pre-recorded sessions. Watch real client transformations unfold, then unpack them in guided Q&A and discussion.

You’ll study:

Pillar 4: Live Practice & Integration (Months 13–18)

Translate theory into practice in small, supportive faculty-led groups. Through practicums, mentoring, and case reviews, you’ll gain the confidence to apply RLT interventions ethically and effectively.

You’ll study:

Special Bonus: 18 Months of Access to Real Life

Terry Real’s Continuing Education Community for Relationship Professionals

As part of your certification, you’ll receive 18 months of complimentary access to Real Life – Terry Real’s ongoing professional community for practitioners who want to continue growing in both skill and confidence.

Real Life is where theory becomes lifelong practice. It’s an enriching membership where you can refine your techniques, receive guidance on complex cases, and explore the business side of relational work.

Each month, the community gathers for five live 60-minute calls, including:

2 calls with Terry Real

Live teaching, demonstrations, and Q&A.

2 calls with RLT faculty

Skill integration and case discussion.

1 therapy business call

Focused on building a sustainable, thriving practice.

All sessions are recorded and available in your student portal, so you can revisit them anytime.

While participation isn’t required for graduation, most practitioners find these sessions invaluable – a space to stay connected, sharpen skills, and keep your own relational growth alive.

Bonus Value: Included free with your RLT Certification (normally a paid membership).

Enroll today and start your journey with 18 months of mentorship, community, and support already built in.

Real Practitioners. Real Transformation.

Our Promise To You

This conversation isn’t a sales call: it’s a moment of connection. When you book your discovery call, our senior team will take the time to understand your background, goals, and where you are in your professional journey.

During the call, we’ll:

If it’s a fit, we’ll outline the next steps. If it’s not, you’ll still walk away with insight, direction, and support in your next chapter as a practitioner. There’s no pressure, no sales pitch, and no obligation: just a real conversation about whether this path is right for you.

Ready to bring truth and love back into the room?

At some point, every practitioner reaches a crossroads.

You can keep using the tools you’ve always used, or you can step into a new way of working that transforms not only your clients’ lives, but your own.

The Relational Life Therapy Certification was created for professionals who feel that calling: those who know there has to be more than managing symptoms or teaching communication skills.

It’s for therapists, coaches, and practitioners who want to create real change: the kind that heals defenses, restores connection, and brings relationships back to life.

If that’s you, the next step is simple.

Take 30 minutes to explore where this path could lead.

Book your free Discovery Call now and see what’s possible →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous experience in therapy or coaching to join?

No. The RLT Certification welcomes both licensed professionals and those with a background in related fields such as coaching, counseling, or education. You’ll begin by applying the RLT model to your own life — developing a lived understanding of relational principles before guiding others through them.

Is the training fully online?

Yes. The entire certification can be completed online through a mix of self-paced study, live teaching, and small-group practice sessions on Zoom. Some cohorts may include optional in-person retreats or workshops for those who want to experience RLT in a live, experiential setting.

How long does the certification take?

The full RLT Certification typically takes 18 months to complete. It’s designed to integrate smoothly alongside your professional and personal life, allowing you to progress at a steady, supported pace.

What support will I receive during the training?

You’ll be guided by experienced RLT faculty and supported by a community of peers from around the world. The program includes:

Live group teaching and supervision
Faculty Q&A and mentoring
Peer practice groups
Access to the Real Life practitioner community for continued growth and live calls with Terry Real

Will I be certified after completing the training?

Yes. Upon completing all modules, practice hours, and supervised assessments, you’ll graduate as a Certified Relational Life Therapist or Relational Life Coach (depending on your professional background). You’ll also receive CE credits for applicable modules.

What’s the investment?

Tuition varies depending on your enrollment pathway and any elective or mentorship options you choose. The best way to get an exact figure is during your Discovery Call, where you’ll receive a clear, transparent breakdown of all costs, payment plans, and scholarships – with no pressure or obligation.

What if I’m not sure this is the right fit?

That’s exactly what the Discovery Call is for. You’ll meet one-on-one with an RLT team member to discuss your background, goals, and what you’re hoping to create in your professional practice. If RLT isn’t the right next step, we’ll point you toward the resources or training that might be.

Is there a refund or guarantee policy?

Because each cohort is small and space is limited, tuition is generally non-refundable once your enrollment is confirmed. However, our team ensures every applicant is a good fit before registration — and you’ll have ample time during your Discovery Call to ask every question and feel confident in your decision.

Still have questions?

Bring them to your Discovery Call. We’ll walk through every detail together so you can make an informed, confident choice about joining the program.

Imagine the work you could be doing a year from now.

Picture yourself in session with a couple who, just months ago, couldn’t speak without shutting down.

Now they’re listening. Reaching. Reconnecting. And you know exactly how to guide them there.

You’re calm, confident, and grounded: not managing crisis, but creating change.

Each session feels purposeful again. Each client leaves lighter.

That’s what happens when you have a model that works: a framework built on truth, love, and accountability.

And that’s what this certification builds: clarity, confidence, and the ability to transform lives—starting with your own.

Your next step is just a conversation.

Schedule your free 30-minute Discovery Call and start building the practice you were meant to have →

Thank You For Joining the 'Confidently Handle Couples on the Brink of Disaster' Workshop

Become the Practitioner Who Can Reach Anyone and Create Breakthroughs That Last

Do you ever feel like your clients want connection, but keep pushing it away?

When compassion avoids truth, real change gets lost.

Here’s the truth: You haven’t done anything wrong.

Are you ready for the next chapter of your calling?

Introducing: Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Certification

Meet Terry Real

Real Practitioners. Real Transformation.

How It Works

Pilar 1

Core Curriculum

Pillar 2

Special Topic Courses

Pillar 3

Case Work with Terry & Faculty

Pillar 4

Live Practice & Integration

Bonus Resources

What You Will Learn

The RLT Certification in Depth

Pillar 1: Core Curriculum (Months 1–4)

You’ll study:

Pillar 2: Special Topic Courses (Months 5–8)

You’ll explore:

Pillar 3: Case Work with Terry & Faculty (Months 9–12)

You’ll study:

Pillar 4: Live Practice & Integration (Months 13–18)

You’ll study:

Special Bonus: 18 Months of Access to Real Life

2 calls with Terry Real

2 calls with RLT faculty

1 therapy business call

Real Practitioners. Real Transformation.

Our Promise To You

Ready to bring truth and love back into the room?

Frequently Asked Questions

Imagine the work you could be doing a year from now.

CE REQUIREMENTS: