The new LIVE workshop from Terry Real, bestselling author of I Don’t Want To Talk About It

The Truth About Why Men Are Quietly Falling Apart… & How To Make Them Strong, Emotionally Connected, & Whole

Reveal the covert forces driving the crisis of male loneliness, emotional invulnerability, and failing intimacy — and the roadmap to help them reclaim themselves and their relationships.

This workshop will challenge some of your beliefs about being a good man – but not to tear you down. To help you build something better.

What The Hell is Going on With Men Right Now? 

The truth is: they’re confused. 

Women, children, workplaces, communities have raised their expectations of men. We’re looking for men who can be strong when the moment calls for it and sweet when the moment calls for it. 

But the problem is that no one showed our men how to do that. Here’s the bottom line:

In the West, we were raised under patriarchy. And under patriarchy, boys (whether they’re aware of it or not) were taught to be invulnerable – to deny half of their own humanity.

We learned to hide our feelings. Swallow our needs. Stay stoic, tough, and logical.

No feelings. No weakness. Invulnerable. 

But that is a recipe for loneliness. For failed relationships. For health issues.

And now with the call for men to become more in touch with their feelings, many of them just don’t know what’s expected of them. Which leaves many men wondering:

“What does it even mean to be a good man today?”

Discover the answer – and the roadmap to help men realize it – in this live workshop led by renowned therapist and expert in men’s issues, Terry Real. 

Men Are in Crisis – And They Need Our Help

1 in 4 young men under 35 report chronic loneliness. The highest rate among any group.

69% of divorces are initiated by women.

Men report greater emotional devastation after divorce, leading to higher rates of depression, suicide, and addiction post-separation than women.

Emotional suppression is one of the strongest predictors of male depression and suicide.

Join the LIVE workshop to learn more

– Q&A is included where you can ask questions. 

Depression in Men Tends To Be Covert…

You Don’t See the Depression, You See What the Man Is Doing To Defend Against the Depression.

Many men don’t show the outward sadness and grief we often associate with depression. More often you will see:

As mental health professionals, we’re uniquely placed to help men pen their hearts, reconnect to their feelings, and enjoy greater fulfillment… to be whole. 

Discover the Roadmap To Help Men Open Their Hearts

You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the challenges men are experiencing beneath the surface – and the roadmap that will help them become strong, brilliant, big-hearted, loving, relational men.

What You’ll Learn

What You Get When You Join the LIVE Workshop

LIVE 3-Hour Workshop

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“ Men's willingness to downplay weakness and pain is so great that it has been named as a factor in their shorter life span. The ten years of difference in longevity between men and women turns out to have little to do with genes. Men wait longer to acknowledge that they are sick, take longer to get help, and once they get treatment do not comply with it as well as women do. ”

Who Is This For?

In this workshop Terry will be speaking directly to the men who need his help. However, the insights and roadmap he will share are valuable for mental health professionals working with men. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of men’s issues and how they reveal themselves in their relationships.

A Rising Call for Change

Now more than ever, the world is in need of those who can guide men on a new path toward the loving, fulfilling, and healthy relational life that they want to live. 

What To Expect From This Workshop

Over 3 hours, Terry will share the roadmap to help navigate the difficulties facing men in our current culture.There will be space for Q&A if you wish to ask Terry a question on the content or advice on your specific challenges. 

Known for his straight-talking, no-nonsense style, Terry uses warmth, humor, and compassion to ensure everyone feels safe and supported. Expect deep, no-holds-barred communication and perhaps for some of your long-held beliefs around masculinity to be challenged, all in an immensely non-judgemental environment.

Terry Real

has been called “the most innovative voice in thinking about and treating men and their relationships in the world today.

A family therapist and expert in men’s issues, Terry Real is
the creator of Relational Life Therapy (RLT), a groundbreaking therapeutic approach that equips people with the essential relational skills to build and sustain authentic connections – to themselves, each other, and the planet.

The bestselling author of four books, Terry wrote the first ever book on male depression – I Don’t Want To Talk About It – in the 1990s. Terry’s most recent book is the New York Times bestseller, Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship, which guides readers toward deeper intimacy and fulfillment. 

Known as “the turnaround guy,” Terry is famous for his extraordinary ability to save couples on the brink of divorce. Through his esteemed training school, the Relational Life Institute, he has trained thousands of mental health practitioners in his RLT method to date.

Terry is committed to relational empowerment, helping everyone develop the skills needed for meaningful, lasting relationships.

What Other People Say About Terry’s Work

What You Get When You Join the LIVE Workshop

LIVE 3-Hour Workshop

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You’re Protected by a 100% Money-Back Guarantee

We’re confident you’ll find this workshop helpful, but we offer a 100% money-back guarantee for your peace of mind. If, for whatever reason you’re not completely satisfied, please contact us at support@terryreal.com within 48 hours of the live workshop (on Tuesday, August 12 at 12 pm ET) and we’ll issue you a full refund, no questions asked.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the live workshop?

The live workshop takes place on Tuesday, August 12, from 12–3pm ET. 

If you can’t join us live, we recommend still registering as you receive lifetime access to the recording.

The live workshop takes place on Tuesday, August 12, from 12–3pm ET. 

If you can’t join us live, we recommend still registering as you receive lifetime access to the recording.

The live workshop takes place on Tuesday, August 12, from 12–3pm ET. 

If you can’t join us live, we recommend still registering as you receive lifetime access to the recording.

The live workshop takes place on Tuesday, August 12, from 12–3pm ET. 

If you can’t join us live, we recommend still registering as you receive lifetime access to the recording.

The live workshop takes place on Tuesday, August 12, from 12–3pm ET. 

If you can’t join us live, we recommend still registering as you receive lifetime access to the recording.

The live workshop takes place on Tuesday, August 12, from 12–3pm ET. 

If you can’t join us live, we recommend still registering as you receive lifetime access to the recording.

The live workshop takes place on Tuesday, August 12, from 12–3pm ET. 

If you can’t join us live, we recommend still registering as you receive lifetime access to the recording.

The live workshop takes place on Tuesday, August 12, from 12–3pm ET. 

If you can’t join us live, we recommend still registering as you receive lifetime access to the recording.

The live workshop takes place on Tuesday, August 12, from 12–3pm ET. 

If you can’t join us live, we recommend still registering as you receive lifetime access to the recording.

The live workshop takes place on Tuesday, August 12, from 12–3pm ET. 

If you can’t join us live, we recommend still registering as you receive lifetime access to the recording.

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