The Couples Experiential as You’ve Never Seen It
Get an Inside Look at How Two Senior Therapists Use RLT in Their Couples Therapy Sessions
Join Desirae Ysasi and Julie Rudiger from the RLI faculty as they work LIVE with two couples over two days. Witness in real-time how they use RLT to expertly guide couples back into connection.
🗓 Monday & Tuesday, December 16–17, 2024, from 10am to 4:30pm ET
Have You Ever Wondered if You Could Achieve the Same Results With RLT as Terry Real?
Then you don’t want to miss the upcoming two-day Couples Experiential.
For the first time ever, watch two senior RLT therapists, Desirae Ysasi and Julie Rudiger, work in tandem to guide four couples closer to connection. You’ll get a real-time, inside look at how they do it—and how you can do it, too.
Perhaps you’ve seen Terry’s powerful one-shot interventions before, and now you get to see how two highly experienced therapists apply RLT to their own styles of therapy.
You’ll leave having witnessed transformations that previously might have seemed impossible.
And, as a result of the Q&A, you’ll understand how it was able to happen, which will help you strengthen your own work with couples.
Whether you’re a seasoned couples therapist or new to RLT, don’t miss this unique opportunity to get an inside look at other therapist’s sessions to bring fresh perspectives to your own work.
How the Couples Experiential Works
The Couples Experiential takes place entirely online over Zoom for two full days. There are two elements of the workshop:
Observation
This is where you will observe Desirae and Julie working in-depth with each couple. There will be four couples therapy sessions in total (two per day).
During this portion of the workshop, you will remain on mute and not participate in the sessions.
Q&A
You will have four Q&A sessions with Desirae and Julie (while the couples take a break) to discuss what happened in each session. This is where you can share your observations and ask them questions. They will be completely candid in disclosing the RLT tools they used and explaining why they took certain stances.
❗11 CE credits are available for an additional $40 if you attend the two days LIVE and in full
What You’ll Learn
In this immersive two-day workshop, you will watch two senior RLT therapists interact and intervene LIVE with four couples to bring a fresh perspective to your own work.
You will:
- Observe how two experienced therapists apply Terry Real’s Relational Life Therapy model to their own therapeutic style.
- Discover diagnostic tools that help you swiftly get to the root of the problem in relationships which you can use in your own work.
- Learn how to lovingly confront clients with the truth about how their behavior harms their relationship and how they can change it.
- Witness how healing relational trauma in the presence of the partner enhances intimacy & builds empathy between couples.
- Understand how to engage each partner in the therapeutic process: how to find leverage and establish trust.
Join Us for the Couples Experiential
Choose between a single payment or payment plan to register.
2 x Monthly Payments
$159
One-Time Payment
$300
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We’re confident you’ll love the Couples Experiential. However, if you’re not 100 percent satisfied with your purchase, simply contact us at support@terryreal.com within 48 hours of the first live call and we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
Who Is This For?
The Couples Experiential is for relationship professionals already working with couples or looking to add couples therapy to their practice, including:
- Therapists, counselors, and psychologists
- Social workers
- Relationship and life coaches
What Your Colleagues Have to Say
It was my first time joining the Couples Experiential. I am still impressed to see how a theory (the relational approach) enters the reality of couples and transforms it quietly. I also loved how this was embedded in a really smart teaching choreography, and for this especially the constant line and authentic mode of reflections within the dialogue.
– Dr. habil. Antje Schneider, scientist in the field of Intercultural Communication and Systemic Counselor (on the Couples Experiential with Terry Real)
This is my second observation of a couples intensive and it was amazing to see Des do the RLT work I’ve come to know through Terry. Gives me hope that it is transferable and not solely a function of Terrys talent and skills. Also seeing different couples with their own stances and dynamics help to generalize the work. Thanks you for another inspirational couple days.
Meet Your Teachers
Desirae Ysasi and Julie Rudiger are senior members of the RLI faculty, responsible for training professionals worldwide in Relational Life Therapy.
Desirae Ysasi, LPC-S, Private Practice, San Antonio, TX
Desirae Ysasi is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor with nearly two decades of experience, specializing in relationship counseling. Serving the San Antonio community since 2006, she works exclusively with couples in romantic relationships, folks in non-traditional romantic relationship structures (ethical nonmonogamy), and adults seeking to improve family dynamics.
Desirae became a Certified Relational Life Therapist in 2018 trained directly by Terry Real, the founder of Relational Life Therapy (RLT). She joined the faculty of the Relational Life Institute in 2022 and now serves as Director of Training & Certification, overseeing the global certification program.
She has been the owner of Ysasi Counseling since 2014 and in the fall of 2024, Desirae opened Relational Life Texas, a virtual therapy group practice focused on RLT, providing relationship therapy across Texas.
Julie Rudiger, LCSW, Private Practice, Denver, Co area
Julie Rudiger has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the last 30 years. In 2002, Julie opened her private practice, where she has helped hundreds of individuals and couples over the last two decades. Her professional journey took a transformative turn in 2008 when she began training with Terry Real, the founder of Relational Life Therapy (RLT). Julie has since used RLT to guide clients in discovering self-esteem, healing early wounds, and fostering deeper, more authentic relationships.
A faculty member at the Relational Life Institute since 2022, Julie now trains other therapists and leads community workshops, including Men’s Groups and Relationship Skills Bootcamps. Additionally, she is trained in EMDR, ACT, DBT, Gestalt, and the Enneagram.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Couples Experiential?
The Couples Experiential takes place on Monday & Tuesday, December 16–17, 2024, from 10am to 4:30pm ET both days.
How much does it cost to attend as an observer?
The price for two days of observation is $300 per person if paid in full. You also have the option of a payment plan: two monthly payments of $159.
Will the workshop be recorded?
Yes—all sessions and the Q&As will be recorded and stored in the RLT Hub (which you will receive login details for when you register). You can watch the sessions back as many times as you like to fully absorb the learnings. However, we recommend attending both days live to get the most from the experience (and qualify for CE credits).
Is the workshop eligible for Continuing Education credits (CEs)?
11 CE credits are available to therapists who attend live for an additional $40 fee. Please be aware this purchase is separate from your registration fee and will be offered only after the event. Find more information on CE credits here.
Do observers participate in the couples work and feedback?
No, you will be muted during the couples sessions and group feedback. This will help you get the most out of your observation. You will be able to discuss the sessions at length and ask questions during the dedicated Q&A.
Is the Couples Experiential part of the RLT Certification?
Yes—when you enroll in the RLT Certification (our deepest, richest couples therapy training), you unlock unlimited access to all Couples Experientials for the duration of your studies. Find more information on the RLT Certification here.
What is Relational Life Therapy?
Relational Life Therapy (RLT) combines the most effective techniques from multiple therapies to create a state-of-the-art, integrated method to powerfully heal relationships. RLT breaks many of the rules of traditional therapy to go deep quickly and help clients make rapid and significant changes.
Using a range of powerful diagnostic and transformative tools, RLT helps people to first reconnect to themselves—their feelings, needs, and desires—to build a stronger, more intimate connection with their partner.
