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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 Cathy Hill and Julie Rudiger from the RLI faculty as they work LIVE with four couples over two days. Witness in real-time how they us RLT to expertly guide couples closer to connection.

🗓 Thursday & Friday, August 22–23, 2024, from 11am to 6pm 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, Cathy Hill 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 Cathy and Julie working in-depth with each of our four couples one at a time (spending up to two hours per couple). Then watch as they encourage the other couples to engage and provide feedback to the couple who has just done their work.

During this portion of the workshop, you will remain on mute and not participate in the sessions.

Q&A

Each day will have dedicated time for Q&A with Cathy & 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.

❗12 CE credits are available for an additional $40 if you attend the two days LIVE and in full. Learn more →

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.

Did you know…

This course is part of the
RLT Certification program.

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:

Please note: This training is not suitable for non-mental health professionals. This is a learning and development workshop designed for clinicians working with couples. If you are an individual or couple looking for help with your own relationship, we recommend Terry’s powerful online course for improving relationships, The Art of Relational Living.

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)

It is extremely helpful to view a live demonstration of RLT techniques and I especially liked the opportunity to observe a different RLT practitioner (Desirae) as well.

– Kathleen Kirsch (on the Couples Intensive with Desirae Ysasi and 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.

– Beth Manhardt (on the Couples Intensive with Desirae Ysasi and Terry Real)

Meet Your Teachers

Cathy Hill and Julie Rudiger are senior members of the RLI faculty, responsible for training professionals worldwide in Relational Life Therapy.

Cathy Hill, PhD, Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada

I’ve been training with Terry since 2010 and learn more every time I teach the concepts. RLT is an incredibly rich and powerful mode of therapy and I’m proud to be involved with its expansion.

In order to help with that I’m also the Director of Research at the Relational Life Foundation, where we are working on getting RLT evidence-based.

Julie Rudiger, LCSW, Private Practice, Denver, Co area

I have been a licensed therapist since 1993 and was introduced to Terry Real’s Relational Life Therapy in 2008. I became certified in 2010, and since then, my practice and personal life has transformed. I love the value of Full Respect Living, which is the tenet of RLT.

Teaching clients and therapists the model remains the central focus of my practice. I love the role of “coach” in teaching the skills. Most couples and individuals just need the education and tools to better care for themselves and their partners and families. I am also co-leader of the Relationship Boot Camp in Denver, whereby we help individuals and couples learn the skills in a 2 day intensive workshop.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Couples Experiential?

The Couples Experiential takes place on Thursday & Friday, August 22–23, 2024, from 11am to 6pm 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.

What are the workshop hours?

The workshop begins at 11am Eastern Time each day, and the couples sessions finish at 5pm. Cathy and Julie invite observers to remain with them during lunch and for another 45-60 minutes at the end for the Q&A. However, as this is a live workshop, timings may vary.

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)?

12 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.

Get an inside look at how TWO senior therapists apply Relational Life Therapy techniques to their own therapeutic style to expertly guide couples closer to connection.