The Therapist's Roadmap to High-Impact Couples Therapy

Discover the proven 3-phase Relational Life Therapy (RLT) framework to effectively guide couples through their toughest challenges with clarity and compassion in this LIVE workshop with Terry Real.



Live Workshop

January 9th 2025 (Thursday) | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

Plus 2 CEUs are available for this workshop

Terry Real, couples therapist, speaker & NY Times bestselling author

“Relational Life Therapy is about moving from disconnection to connection and using intimacy to heal trauma and transform relationships.”

The Therapist's Roadmap to High-Impact Couples Therapy

Discover the proven 3-phase Relational Life Therapy (RLT) framework to effectively guide couples through their toughest challenges with clarity and compassion in this LIVE workshop with Terry Real.

Live Workshop

January 9th 2025 (Thursday) | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

Plus receive 2 CEUs for attending LIVE

Terry Real, couples therapist, speaker & NY Times bestselling author

"Relational Life Therapy is about moving from disconnection to connection and using intimacy to heal trauma and transform relationships."

The Therapist's Roadmap to High-Impact Couples Therapy

Live Workshop

January 9th 2025 (Thursday) | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

Discover the proven 3-phase Relational Life Therapy (RLT) framework to effectively guide couples through their toughest challenges with clarity and compassion in this LIVE workshop with Terry Real.

Plus receive 2 CEUs for attending LIVE

Terry Real, couples therapist, speaker & NY Times bestselling author

"Relational Life Therapy is about moving from disconnection to connection and using intimacy to heal trauma and transform relationships."

Can’t Seem to Get Through to Your Couple Clients?

Many therapists hesitate when it comes to working with couples because of the added layers of complexity that can arise in relational therapy. 

Whether the couple you’re dealing with are:

  • Fighters: A “hot” couple that is stuck in constant arguments and emotional conflict
  • Distant: A “cold” couple who need to come up from behind their walls and engage with vulnerability
  • A Mix: Where one partner “pursues” while the other partner shuts down…

The thought of managing conflict, mediating intense emotions, and guiding partners toward connection can seem overwhelming without specialized training.

But here’s the truth:

Even if you feel uncertain now, working with couples doesn’t have to be intimidating. With the right tools, training, and guidance, you can approach couples therapy with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

There are 3 essential phases in Relational Life Therapy that therapists can utilize to create meaningful change.

In this workshop, you’ll uncover how to navigate these phases and gain a clear, actionable roadmap for creating transformative breakthroughs in your practice.

Join Us for the LIVE Workshop

Happening on January 9th 2025 (Thursday) at 12:00 pm ET

Is This Workshop for You?

This workshop is designed for:

Therapists: If you’re a mental health professional seeking a powerful framework for couples therapy to transform relational dynamics with confidence.

Coaches: If you want to expand your skills and learn proven frameworks to guide couples through lasting change.

Counselors: If you’re looking to address the complexities of relational trauma with actionable tools and techniques.

Professionals New to Couples Therapy: If you feel unprepared to work with couples but are ready to gain the clarity and skills you need to succeed.

“Relational Life Therapy is about helping men, women, and non-binary folks move into living a relational life—a life of authentic connection to yourself, others, and the world at large. It’s about healing disconnection caused by trauma and creating intimacy that transforms individuals and relationships alike. RLT combines loving confrontation, deep trauma work, and relational skill-building to create profound change—quickly and effectively.”

— Terry Real

In Connection Lies Transformation……

Discover how this workshop equips therapists with the tools to help couples achieve breakthroughs that transform their relationships—and their lives.

You’ll learn how to:

1

Confront and understand their destructive patterns with loving accountability, breaking cycles of disconnection.

2

Identify each partner’s relational stance and its roots in adaptive childhood behaviors.

3

Help heal deep emotional wounds through trauma work done in the presence of both partners, fostering empathy and emotional intimacy.

4

Build relational skills that last a lifetime, empowering them to navigate future challenges with confidence.

5

Replace reactive behaviors with intentional, connection-focused actions that nurture trust and vulnerability.

6

Empower couples to create a safe, authentic partnership by transforming trauma into a foundation for growth and lasting connection.

Discover the 3 Phases to Helping Couples Break Through Disconnection and Rebuild Intimacy

In this workshop, Terry will show you how to guide couples through the 3 phases of Relational Life Therapy (RLT) to not only repair their relationship, but to create a lasting foundation for trust, intimacy, and growth.

Phase 1

Waking Up

Phase 2

Healing & Transformation

Phase 3

Relational Skills for Life

For over 30 years, Terry Real has equipped therapists with the tools to help couples break free from disconnection and build thriving, authentic relationships that last.

Disconnection is the root of trauma, and intimacy is its cure. RLT helps rebuild connection in every aspect of life.

Clare Mézes, MSc, RP, Toronto

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.

Sig Taylor, MSW, RSW, RMFT, British Columbia

I’ve done all kinds of trainings over the years but never found a model that truly fit for me. 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!

Roseanna Zoubek, LCSW, New Jersey

After 25 years of working as a Psychotherapist and Marriage Counselor I was ready to “hang it all up.” I was more than burnt out. Now, 6 months later, I am reinvested in my work and enjoying it in a brand new way. Renewed energy and enthusiasm for my work has replaced the negativity I was experiencing. Thanks so much RLT!

2 CEUs are available for this workshop.

Here’s Everything You’ll
Receive

3-hour LIVE professional workshop with Terry Real

You’ll master a proven 3-phase framework for transforming couples’ relationships. This isn’t about simply addressing surface issues—it’s about creating profound, lasting change that helps couples build authentic, thriving connections.

Plus, you’ll gain access to an exclusive Q&A session, where Terry Real tackles real-life challenges therapists face with practical, actionable advice.

Hear real client breakthroughs, relatable challenges, and expert strategies you can apply to your own practice.

Whether you’re navigating high-conflict couples, addressing deep-seated trauma, or helping clients develop relational skills, this workshop will give you the roadmap and tools you need—every step of the way.

Total Value: $550

Join Today For Only $47

Happening on January 9th 2025 (Thursday) | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

What People Say About the RLT Workshop

"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 that gives me permission to grow, hold myself accountable, see my children’s actions and perspectives change while we all challenge to love ourselves at the same time. 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…."
Stephanie Lott
MA, LMFT, California

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What You Get When You Join Today

  • LIVE access to the The Relationship Repair Breakthrough: A Guide for Therapists Workshop ($300 Value)
  • Lifetime access to the workshop recording ($100)
  • 2 CEU credits for attending the Workshop LIVE
  • Bonus: Live Q&A ($150 Value)

Total Value: $550

Join Today For Only $47

Happening on January 9th 2025 (Thursday) | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

What You Get When You Enroll Today

  • LIVE access to the The Relationship Repair Breakthrough: A Guide for Therapists Workshop ($300 Value)
  • Lifetime access to the workshop recording ($100)
  • 2 CEU credits for attending the Workshop LIVE
  • Bonus: Live Q&A ($150 Value)

Total Value: $550

Join Today For Only $47

Happening on January 9th 2025 (Thursday) | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

What People Say About the Terry

“My work with Terry has greatly enriched me as a therapist. I’ve been in practice over 35 years and trained with many exceptional therapists. Training with Terry has pulled all this together and enabled my interventions to be more elegant and to the point, resulting in my client work being more focused and penetrating without sacrificing empathy or compassion.”
Yana Hoffman

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Relational Life Therapy (RLT)?

RLT is a transformative approach to couples therapy that addresses deep relational wounds, empowers couples to break free from harmful cycles, and helps them build healthy, thriving relationships. Using a 3-phase framework, it combines loving confrontation, trauma-informed techniques, and skill-building to create lasting change.

This workshop is designed for therapists, counselors, social workers, and other health professionals looking to expand their skills and confidently guide couples through even the toughest relational challenges. It’s also perfect for coaches and instructors in related fields who want to learn proven frameworks for helping couples achieve breakthroughs.

In this 3-hour professional workshop, you’ll learn:

  • How to guide couples through the 3 phases of RLT: Waking Up, Healing & Transformation, and Relational Skills for Life.
  • Proven tools to address shame, grandiosity, and relational trauma.
  • Practical skills to identify destructive patterns and foster intimacy, trust, and connection.
  • Actionable strategies to empower couples with relational tools for lasting success.

While other models focus on specific relational techniques, RLT takes a direct and holistic approach to couples therapy. It emphasizes:

  • Confronting Destructive Patterns with loving accountability.
  • Addressing Power Dynamics that impact relationships.
  • Uncovering Childhood Trauma and its impact on relational behaviors.
  • Building Practical Skills to sustain healthy connections over time.

Yes, RLT is trauma-informed. It focuses on relational recovery and healing interpersonal trauma rooted in childhood experiences. While it is not a trauma treatment model, it provides tools to address relational wounds effectively within a therapeutic setting.

No problem! This workshop is perfect for professionals who feel unprepared or overwhelmed when working with couples. You’ll gain a clear, step-by-step framework and practical tools to approach couples therapy with confidence.

Terry Real, LICSW, is a globally renowned family therapist, bestselling author, and the creator of Relational Life Therapy (RLT). He has helped thousands of couples turn their relationships around and trained mental health professionals worldwide in his transformative methods.

Yes! We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If, for any reason, you’re not completely satisfied, contact us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund—no questions asked.

You’ll receive full access to the 3-hour workshop, including the exclusive Q&A session and bonus resources, for just $47.

This workshop will be taught LIVE on Jan 9th, 2025 (Thursday), from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET via Zoom by Terry himself. Make sure to join us until the end for the live Q&A. 

Yes! This workshop is part of a larger certification path for Relational Life Therapy. If you’re interested in deepening your expertise and becoming RLT-certified, visit the Relational Life Institute for more details.

What You Get When You Enroll Today

  • LIVE access to the The Relationship Repair Breakthrough: A Guide for Therapists Workshop ($300 Value)
  • Lifetime access to the workshop recording ($100)
  • 2 CEU credits for attending the Workshop LIVE
  • Bonus: Live Q&A ($150 Value)

Total Value: $550

Join Today For Only $47

Happening on January 9th 2025 (Thursday) | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

What You Get When You Enroll Today

What You Get When You Enroll Today

  • LIVE access to the The Relationship Repair Breakthrough: A Guide for Therapists Workshop ($300 Value)
  • Lifetime access to the workshop recording ($100)
  • 2 CEU credits for attending the Workshop LIVE
  • Bonus: Live Q&A ($150 Value)

Total Value: $550

Join Today For Only $47

Happening on January 9th 2025 (Thursday) | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

CEU REQUIREMENTS:

The Relational Life Institute is pleased to offer:

The Relationship Repair Breakthrough: A Guide for Therapists 

Relational Life Institute (RLI) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7495. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Relational Life Institute (RLI) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

ACEP No. 7495

FORMAT: one LIVE Online Workshop facilitated by Terry Real, LICSW 

Continuing Ed credits offered:  2 credit hours

To receive a certificate, you must attend the full course. There is no partial credit, attendance will be taken.

Content: 

This transformative 3-hour professional workshop designed for therapists and coaches eager to elevate their couples therapy practice. Discover the 3-phase Relational Life Therapy (RLT) framework that equips you to diagnose relational issues, address deep emotional wounds, and empower couples with long-lasting skills for connection and intimacy. Whether you’re new to couples therapy or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will give you the roadmap and tools to create profound change for your clients.

 

Learning Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants can expect to:

  • Understand the 3 phases of RLT—Waking Up, Healing & Transformation, and Relational Skills for Life—and their application in couples therapy.
  • Equip clients with actionable relational skills that create sustainable emotional intimacy and transform their relationships.

  

Throughout the course, you’ll learn: 

 

  • How to identify and confront destructive patterns in couples with compassion and accountability.
  • Tools to address relational trauma and empower couples to rebuild trust and intimacy.
  • Techniques to foster empathy and vulnerability through trauma-informed relational interventions.
  • Practical skills to create lasting relational growth and navigate future challenges with clarity.

Target Audience: Social Workers, MFTs, Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Nurses, and LMHCs, LMFT’s, Educators, Chemical Dependency Counselors 

Course Content Level: The course content is appropriate for Beginner level clinicians.

Cost:  $47 

Course Dates & Hours:   

January 9, 2025 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm Eastern Time

Cancelation Policy: You may request a refund until January 8, 2025. No refunds once the course begins.

Please contact support@terryreal.com if you wish to cancel your purchase. 

 

If you need special accommodations or have questions, please contact us.

 

Registering for the course on the RLI website for is required to receive a Continuing Ed Certificate.

FAQ’s

How do I receive the Zoom link? 

The Zoom link is emailed to you from ZOOM when you register for the course. If you do not receive the link, please contact us at support@terryreal.com

 

Should the name you register with match your Zoom name? 

Yes, your first and last both names must be entered on your registration and then displayed on the screen during all classes. Please do not use nicknames, or employee ID numbers or log into Zoom using a co-worker or family member’s Zoom Account as this will post you as ABSENT.

When will I get my certificate? 

Certificates will be available within 30 days of the event. Attendance must be verified. Certificates will be emailed to the email address you used to register for the course.

Please contact our Support team if you have any questions support@terryreal.com

Instructor’s Bios: 

Terry Real, LICSW: Terry Real is the bestselling author of I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression, the straight-talking How Can I Get Through to You? Reconnecting Men and Women, The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Make Love Work and most recently Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship just debuted in June 2022.

He founded the Relational Life Institute, offering workshops for couples, individuals, and parents as well as a professional training program for clinicians.   Terry’s work, with its rigorous commonsense approach, speaks to both men and women. A proponent of “full-throttle marriage,” Terry has been called “the most innovative voice in thinking about and treating men and their relationships in the world today.”

 

CONFLICT of Interest: There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support for this event.

Grievance Procedure: 

If a student believes they have been discriminated against, they can submit a written 

complaint that includes their name, address, phone number, location, date, and a 

detailed description of the issue. If a student with a disability disagrees with the 

accommodation provided or has any other grievances, they can schedule a meeting to 

discuss and attempt to find a solution together. If the student is still not satisfied with the 

accommodation after further discussion, they can contact the Operations Director for 

the Relational Life Institute (RLI), Lisa Sullivan, via phone, email, or mail. If the 

grievance cannot be resolved, the complainant will be advised to contact the 

appropriate Ethics Committee or Licensing Board. The Operations Director will keep all 

grievances and their resolutions confidential in locked files. A copy of this Grievance 

Procedure is available upon request. 

Contact information: ACEP Administrator & Operations Director for Relational Life Institute (RLI), Lisa Sullivan follows: 291 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459; 617-861-3030 lisa@relationallife.com

CE REQUIREMENTS:

The Relational Life Institute is pleased to offer:

The RLT Level 1 Training Course

Relational Life Institute (RLI) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7495. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Relational Life Institute (RLI) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

FORMAT: Five LIVE Online Sessions on Zoom, facilitated by Kate Harris, Phd; plus teaching by Terry Real, LICSW; Cathy Hill, PhD; and Anna Sterk, LMFT

Continuing Ed credits offered:  10 credit hours for 5 Classes

At the completion of this course, all participants will be invited by email to purchase the 10 CE credits for a $40 fee. To receive a certificate, you must attend the full course. There is no partial credit, attendance will be taken.

Content:

Over five live classes you’ll be introduced to the powerful principals behind Relational Life Therapy (RLT). RLT Level 1 is designed to give you an in-depth introduction to the theory and practice of the RLT model. 

Discover the differences between RLT and traditional psychodynamic therapy. Also considered are the stances of “one-down shame” and “one-up grandiosity” in couples; according to RLT, true intimacy can only happen when partners are “same-as” with each other. RLT is about action and swift results, helping people to make major changes to the negative parts of their character, and the critical role and stance of the therapist is described. Presented also are the concepts of Relational Mindfulness, Joining Through the Truth, and psychological patriarchy.

RLT Level 1 is the first step toward RLT certification and will prepare you for the Level 2 & 3 trainings.

Learning Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants can expect to:

  1. Compare the RLT phases and how RLT differs from traditional therapy
  2. Describe the role and approach of the therapists in RLT
  3. List the seven lenses
  4. Explain the role of data gathering

  

Throughout the course, you’ll learn: 

    • True intimacy can only happen when partners are “same as”—neither one-up nor one-down
    • That RLT Therapists and Coaches will confront and teach their clients how to actually live relationally
    • How to use the RLT Lenses in Intervention & Finding Leverage
    • How RLT Therapists and Coaches use judicious self-disclosure, sharing stories of they use these same skills in their own relationships.

Target Audience: Social Workers, MFTs, Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Nurses, and LMHCs, LMFT’s, Educators, Chemical Dependency Counselors 

Course Content Level: The course content is appropriate for Beginner level clinicians.

Cost: $497 in full; or 3 payments of $179 each

Course Dates & Hours: 

January 14, 21, 28; February 17, 11, 2025

Hours: 12pm to 2pm Eastern Time each class

Cancelation Policy: You may request a refund up to 2 days after the first live session.

Please contact support@terryreal.com if you wish to cancel your purchase.

If you need special accommodations or have questions, please contact us.

Registering for the course on the RLI website for is required to receive a Continuing Ed Certificate.

FAQ’s

How do I receive the Zoom link?

The Zoom link is emailed to you from ZOOM when you register for the course. If you do not receive the link, please contact us at support@terryreal.com

Should the name you register with match your Zoom name?

Yes, your first and last both names must be entered on your registration and then displayed on the screen during all classes. Please do not use nicknames, or employee ID numbers or log into Zoom using a co-worker or family member’s Zoom Account as this will post you as ABSENT.

When will I get my certificate?

Certificates will be available within ten business days of the event. Certificates will be emailed to the email address you used to register for the course.

Please contact our Support team if you have any questions support@terryreal.com

Instructor’s Bios:

Terry Real, LICSW: Terry Real is the bestselling author of I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression, the straight-talking How Can I Get Through to You? Reconnecting Men and Women, The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Make Love Work and most recently Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship just debuted in June 2022.

He founded the Relational Life Institute, offering workshops for couples, individuals, and parents as well as a professional training program for clinicians.   Terry’s work, with its rigorous commonsense approach, speaks to both men and women. A proponent of “full-throttle marriage,” Terry has been called “the most innovative voice in thinking about and treating men and their relationships in the world today.”

Kate Harris, PhD: Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Kate is a Clinical Psychologit and a certified Martha Bec, North Star Coach. In 2015, Kate watched Terry Real work live with 5 couples and was instantly committed to becoming an RLT therapist. Kate believes that RLT honors “the worth and dignity of all people” and it aligns clearly with her own personal values. After attending a Relationship Bootcamp workshop, she and her husband learned first hand the tools Terry reaches and they continue to use them today to deepen their 32 year relationship. Kate became RLT Certified in 2018 and is a valued teacher.

Anna Sterk, LMFT

Anna began training in RLT with Terry Real in 2012 and has been providing therapy, Essential Skills Bootcamps, consultation and supervision through the RLT model for years; Anna was thrilled to have the opportunity to teach and train practitioners as faculty with the Relational Life Institute (RLI) beginning in 2022.  Anna’s style as a therapist, teacher, and supervisor is to balance compassion and collaboration with direct feedback. Anna’s roots are in systems theory and cultural studies, which was a natural fit for the RLT model, and supports her goal of teaching the skills to navigate long term relationships and support relational living for both clients and students alike. As RLI Faculty, Anna teaches the Practicum courses and Small Group Mentoring for RLT certification students, along with special topic courses.

Cathy Hill, Ph.D., R. Psych:

Cathy Hill began training in RLT in 2010 after attending her first Relationship Bootcamp and from that experience was determined that Terry needed to teach others to do RLT. Cathy persisted in this idea and Terry ended up having Cathy set up adanced training for his senior therapists which was very well received. Soon after she was named Director of Training for RLI. Cathy is trained in the ‘scientist-practitioner’ model, and is devoted to getting RLT ‘evidence-based’ which requires excellent in training in order to translate into excellence in practice.

CONFLICT of Interest: There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support for this event.

Grievance Procedure:

If a student believes they have been discriminated against, they can submit a written

complaint that includes their name, address, phone number, location, date, and a

detailed description of the issue. If a student with a disability disagrees with the

accommodation provided or has any other grievances, they can schedule a meeting to

discuss and attempt to find a solution together. If the student is still not satisfied with the

accommodation after further discussion, they can contact the Operations Director for

the Relational Life Institute (RLI), Lisa Sullivan, via phone, email, or mail. If the

grievance cannot be resolved, the complainant will be advised to contact the

appropriate Ethics Committee or Licensing Board. The Operations Director will keep all

grievances and their resolutions confidential in locked files. A copy of this Grievance

Procedure is available upon request.

Contact information: ACEP Administrator & Operations Director for Relational Life Institute (RLI), Lisa Sullivan follows: 291 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459; 617-861-3030 lisa@relationallife.com