Diagnose A Couple So Clearly They Feel Seen, Hopeful, and Ready To Do The Work

Get the step-by-step roadmap for understanding any relationship problem with the kind of precision that builds trust from the very first session. Enroll in RLT Level 1 and learn how to: 

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Jan 22
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Feb 5
Feb 12
Feb 19

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Diagnose A Couple So Clearly They Feel Seen, Hopeful, and Ready To Do The Work

Learn the step-by-step roadmap for understanding any relationship problem with the kind of precision that builds trust from the very first session. Enroll in RLT Level 1 today to get:

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Jan 22
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Feb 5
Feb 12
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10 Continuing Ed Credit Hours Included when you attend all five classes LIVE.

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.

For therapists and coaches who want to stop mediating conflict and start transforming it

Every effective intervention begins with one thing:

A clear understanding of what’s really going on.

When you have that clarity, you can confidently keep even the most volatile couples moving forward. Without it, you risk spending your time:

In sessions filled with blame or shutdown, finding the truth beneath the layers of pain and resentment is anything but straightforward.

What if you could reliably…

Cut through the noise. See the painful patterns. And reflect it back in a way that:

That’s what Terry Real has done for more than 40 years – not by waiting for insight to arise, but by utilizing 8 diagnostic lenses that make the core of relationship problems unmistakably clear.

You’ll learn how to use those exact lenses in RLT Level 1 to give you confidence, clarity, and a way to help clients see – often for the first time – how they’re co-creating the disconnection.

“Now I have a road map and I know how to begin to make sense of what's going on in a relationship.”

Brenda Forster, Clinical Counsellor, M.Ed., R.C.C.

Join the guided cohort with weekly live deep dives from January 22

Relational Life Therapy Level 1

A clear, structured approach to the most complex work you’ll ever do.

By the end of this program, you’ll be able to:

Lead with clarity
So you walk into sessions knowing exactly what to track.

Diagnose with precision
See what’s really driving the dysfunction.

Guide the process
Keep even volatile couples moving forward.

Stay grounded
So you leave sessions energized instead of depleted.

Work with reactivity
Address power, shame, and disconnection head-on.

Speak hard truths
Confront skillfully while staying connected.

RLT Level 1 is a five-module online training where you’ll learn the 8 diagnostic lenses that allow you to diagnose the repeating painful patterns in even the most complex couples with exquisite accuracy.

Your training includes recorded teaching, footage of real RLT couples therapy, and LIVE weekly deep dives to help you build fluency and apply the method confidently in practice.

Whether you’re looking to go deeper in your couples work, or want a diagnostic map you can rely on when sessions go off track, RLT Level 1 offers a clear, practical foundation to guide your approach.

And for this guided cohort starting January 22, you won’t go through it alone.

Each week, a new module unlocks – followed by a live Q&A session with RLT faculty member Bonny Slim, LMFT, where you can ask questions, unpack the material, and learn how to apply it in real time.

5,000+

Practitioners Trained in RLT Level 1

40 Years

of clinical expertise

10

Continuing Ed Credits Available

Featured in

Built on 40 years of clinical expertise, Relational Life Therapy draws from decades of real-world practice, research, and proven results.

What You’ll Learn

January 22

Module 1: The Three Phases of RLT and How They Work

This opening module reframes the entire approach to couples therapy by introducing the three foundational phases of RLT and how they work together to generate transformation.

You’ll learn:

January 29

Module 2: Building a Clearer Diagnostic Picture from the Start

Module 2 introduces the first three diagnostic lenses, helping you get beneath the presenting problem and help clients move beyond individual empowerment into relational empowerment.

You’ll learn:

February 5

Module 3: Spotting the Patterns That Keep Clients Stuck

Go deeper into the heart of the couple’s dysfunction by decoding their reactive strategies and early conditioning. Explore the Adaptive Child and Losing Strategies, giving you a structured way to name each partner’s reactivity without shame or blame.

You’ll learn:

February 12

Module 4: Uncovering the Deeper Structures Driving Disconnection

This module takes you deeper into the structural forces shaping clients’ behavior. You’ll learn how to use the Relationship Grid to assess self-esteem and boundaries, and how early family roles continue to shape how each partner shows up in their relationships.

You’ll learn:

February 19

Module 5: Power, Culture, and the Leverage to Create Change

Explore the last two diagnostic lenses – Blatant/Latent Power and Social Context.

You’ll learn how to use this full map to gather leverage, confront destructive behaviors, and “wake up” even the most resistant clients.

You’ll learn:

Plus Instant Access to 5 Special Bonuses

What Practitioners Are Saying About RLT

Discover The 8 Diagnostic Lenses of Relational Life Therapy

At the heart of RLT Level 1 is a structured approach to what we call waking up the client – helping them recognize the real role they play in their relational dynamic. To do that effectively, you’ll learn to assess each couple through 8 specific diagnostic lenses that bring clarity to even the most complex relationships.

Lens 1
Presenting Problem(s)

When you have that clarity, you can confidently keep even the most volatile couples moving forward. Without it, you risk spending your time:

Lens 2
Preconditions

Screen for issues that must be addressed before relational work can begin. This includes factors like active addiction, psychiatric instability, or ongoing abuse.

Lens 3
Stance, Stance-Dance

Identify each partner’s relational stance and the repetitive loop they co-create. This lens reveals the dynamic that keeps them stuck.

Lens 4
Losing Strategies

Spot the five automatic behaviors that derail intimacy. These include being right, controlling, unbridled self-expression, retaliation, and withdrawal.

Lens 5
Relationship Grid

Map each partner’s relational posture by assessing their self-esteem and boundaries – particularly how grandiosity or shame shows up in the dynamic.

Lens 6
Family Role

Explore which childhood survival role each partner adopted, such as the hero, scapegoat, or lost child, and how that role influences their adult relationships.

Lens 7
Latent/Blatant Typology

Assess how power is expressed in the relationship. Latent partners tend to be indirect or passive, while blatant partners are more overt, dominant, or grandiose.

Lens 8
Social Context

Account for broader cultural factors like gender, race, class, and privilege. This lens helps you recognize how social identity shapes power, expectation, and behavior in the relationship.

Together, these lenses give you a clear, multidimensional understanding of each partner and the dynamic between them, so you can lead the work with structure and confidence.

Your Teachers

Terry Real

Creator of Relational Life Therapy

Terry Real, LICSW, is an internationally recognized family therapist and bestselling author.

Known as “the turnaround guy,” Terry is famous for his remarkable ability to save couples on the brink of divorce. He has trained thousands of therapists in his RLT model to help them achieve similar results.

Bonny Slim

LMFT, Senior RLT Faculty

Based in West Hartford, Connecticut, Bonny has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over three decades and began training in Relational Life Therapy in 2012.

She is a senior member of the RLI faculty, training other therapists and coaches in the RLT model.

Try the first module, risk-free.

Your satisfaction guarantee for this January 22 cohort

When you join the January 2026 cohort, you’ll get full access to Module 1 and the live Q&A with Bonny Slim, LMFT – risk-free.

You’ll learn the foundational principles of RLT, explore the three-phase framework behind the method, and begin to see how relational dynamics can be mapped with greater clarity and direction.

If you don’t feel the first module delivers that clarity, just email us within 48 hours of its release and we’ll refund you in full. No questions asked.

Join RLT Level 1 and get:

One-Time Payment

$395

Payment Plan

3 monthly payments of

$137

($411 total)

Considering RLT Certification?

RLT Level 1 is the first step of the full certification pathway. If you choose to continue later,
your full Level 1 tuition will be credited toward the certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the live Q&A calls happen?

Each week, after the module is released, you’ll be invited to a live 60-minute Q&A call with RLT faculty member Bonny Slim, LMFT. These sessions are designed to help you unpack the material, ask questions, and explore how to apply the method in your practice. Each training session will be broadcast live at 12–2pm ET on the following dates: 


  • Module 1: Thursday, January 22
  • Module 2: Thursday, January 29
  • Module 3: Thursday, February 5
  • Module 4: Thursday, February 12
  • Module 5: Thursday, February 19 


If you can’t attend live, full replays will be available inside your learning platform.

No. Terry’s core training is pre-recorded but will broadcast live each week so you can experience his work together.

This will be immediately followed up with a live deep-dive session led by Bonny Slim, a senior RLT faculty member with more than 10 years of experience in the model. 

These calls are designed to help you integrate the material and apply the 8 diagnostic lenses with more clarity and confidence.

Yes. This specific January 2026 cohort of RLT Level 1 offers 10 NBCC-approved Continuing Education (CE) credits upon completion of the training. 

To be eligible, you must attend all five trainings sessions in full (2 hours each). CE credit cannot be awarded for watching recordings.

Registration will be confirmed via Zoom records so make sure you join the classes with the email address you used to enroll.  

The Relational Life Institute (RLI) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7495.

Please note: While NBCC CEs are widely accepted by many state licensing boards, it’s your responsibility to confirm eligibility with your specific board or credentialing body.

You receive lifetime access to all livestream lectures from Terry Real and Q&As with Bonny Slim. These will be added to your learning platform within 48 hours of each class, so you can catch up anytime.

However, if you’re hoping to earn Continuing Education (CE) credits, live attendance at all five sessions is required.

Each session is two hours long, and CE eligibility depends on full attendance.

That said, we strongly encourage everyone to attend live – whether you’re earning credits or not. It’s a rare chance to get direct support from a senior RLT faculty member, and deepen your learning in real time.

Yes. RLT Level 1 is designed for both therapists and coaches. In fact, many coaches already use RLT’s principles to deepen their client work. If you support people in relational growth, then this training will serve you well.

Absolutely. While RLT is rooted in couples work, the diagnostic tools and confrontational techniques are just as powerful in individual therapy, especially with clients working through relational trauma, boundary issues, or recurring patterns in relationships. You’ll walk away with new language, sharper insights, and strategies you can use immediately – even one-on-one.

Yes. Terry built RLT as a direct response to the limitations of traditional couples therapy. He’s often known as the “last resort” therapist, called in when nothing else has worked. This method was designed for the toughest cases: high-conflict couples, chronic resentment, emotional shutdown, infidelity, even situations on the brink of divorce.

We offer a risk-free window so you can experience the first module and decide if the training is right for you.

If after completing Module 1, including the live Q&A with Bonny Slim, you don’t feel the program delivers the clarity or value you expected, simply email us within 48 hours of the module’s release and we’ll refund you in full, no questions asked.

You don’t have to, but we recommend it. The best way to build fluency with the RLT model is to start experimenting with the tools in session. Even applying one lens at a time can create powerful shifts. You’ll be surprised how quickly it clicks.

Not at first, and that’s okay. Terry may be able to identify root issues in a single session, but he invented the method and has 40+ years of experience.

As a new practitioner, you’re encouraged to take your time. RLT teaches you how to layer 8 diagnostic lenses over time, building a rich, nuanced picture of what’s really going on beneath the surface. 

Level 1 is a complete and self-contained training. Many graduates have made immediate improvements in their client outcomes after completing just this course.

That said, RLT is a deep and evolving model, and if you choose to go further, Level 2 and full certification are always available to you. 

Join RLT Level 1 and get:

One-Time Payment

$495 - Now $100 Cheaper!

$395

Payment Plan

3 monthly payments of

$137

($411 total)

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

We’re confident you’ll love RLT Level 1, 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 first live class (January 22, 2026) and we’ll issue you a full refund, no questions asked.

Welcome

You’ve joined the Relational Life community. Expect thoughtful insights on building deeper, more authentic connections.

CE REQUIREMENTS:

The Relational Life Therapy Level 1 Training

Homestudy Course Continuing Ed Details

Facilitated by Terry Real, LICSW

This home study course is approved for continuing education hours as described below.

NBCC (National Board of Certified Counsellors)

7.5 CE hours for Beginner Mental Health Professionals

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

Target Audience

Social Workers, MFTs, Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Nurses, and LMHCs, LMFTs, Educators, Coaches, Chemical Dependency Counselors 

Course Content Level

The course content is appropriate for beginner level clinicians.

Course Description

Terry Real presents RLI’s introductory training course, Relational Life Therapy Level 1.

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

During this course, students will 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 lasting 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 to deepen your understanding of Relational Life Therapy.

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 practitioner in RLT.
  3. Diagnose the RLT view of power imbalances in couples, of psychological patriarchy, and how these are addressed through therapy.
  4. Summarize Relational Mindfulness and the “fight, flight, fix” responses. 
  5. Describe the role and approach of the therapist in RLT.
  6. Explain the two types of leverage.
  7. Discuss the concept of appropriate discrepancy and how it works with neuroplasticity.
  8. List the 8 diagnostic lenses in RLT.
  9. Interpret how preconditions are addressed in RLT.
  10. Compare the two types of boundaries.
  11. Demonstrate strategies for empowering latent clients. 

Throughout the course, you’ll gain deeper competency in and be able to: 

  • Illustrate that true intimacy can only happen when partners are “same-as” – neither one-up nor one-down.
  • Discuss how RLT practitioners will confront and teach their clients how to live relationally.
  • Hypothesize how RLT practitioners use judicious self-disclosure, sharing stories of they use these same skills in their own relationships.

Continuing Ed Credits Available: 7.5 NBCC credit hours ($40 additional fee)

CE Certificate Requirements: 

  • Satisfactory Course Completion
  • Pay $40 fee
  • Participants must have paid for this course, completed a course Evaluation, and passed the test (80% or higher grade) showing the material has been learned in order to receive a certificate.
  • No partial credit is available.
  • Failure to complete and submit these materials will result in forfeiture of CE credit for the entire course. No exceptions can be made. Partial credit is not available. 
  • Instructions are included in your RLT Course Library for Homestudy Level 1 at https://learn.relationallife.com/
  • If you have questions please contact support@terryreal.com for guidance.

It is the participant’s responsibility to check if their Board, state, organization is approved for these Continuing Ed credit hours. There is no partial credit. No refunds will be given on CE purchases for failure to check state approval.

Cost

This course is $397.00 for a single payment or three payments of $137.00

Commercial Support Disclaimer

There is no conflict of interest for this program.

Cancellation Policy

You may request a refund up to 2 days after purchase.

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

Accommodations

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

BONUS Material Instructors (CE hours not included in bonus content)

Dr. Gabor Maté:

Dr. Gabor Maté is a physician who specialized in family practice, palliative care, and addiction medicine. A renowned speaker, physician, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, childhood trauma, stress, and mind/body connection. He is called a “people whisperer” for his gift of seeing deep inside anyone. His life’s work is dedicated to liberating people from their childhood trauma so that they can make a choice of how to live in the present moment.

Carol Gilligan, Ph.D., of New York, NY has been recognized by many institutions and organizations for her efforts in the area of women’s advancement and moral psychology. She studied literature at Swarthmore College as an undergrad, and she graduated from Radcliffe in 1960 with a master’s in psychology. She continued to Harvard, where she received her Ph.D. in psychology in 1964. Three years later, Gilligan took a teaching position at Harvard where she worked alongside Erik Erikson and Lawrence Kohlberg. While Gilligan worked as a research assistant along Kohlberg, known for his theory of moral development, she began focusing on the moral dilemmas and development of young girls. In addition to the Grawemeyer Award for Education, Gilligan has also received the Heinz Award for Human Condition and was named one of the most influential people of the year by TIME Magazine in 1996. She has also published works of fiction and developed a full-length play based on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter.

Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.

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; www.relationallife.com

 

CE REQUIREMENTS:

AWAITING Conference CE REQUIREMNTS

The Relational Life Institute is pleased to offer:

An Introduction to Relational Life Therapy 

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: A one-day LIVE training facilitated by Desirae Ysasi, LPC-S, RLI Director of Faculty

Location: Regent’s University London, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NS, United Kingdom

Continuing Education credits offered:  5.5 credit hours.

At the completion of this course, all participants will be invited by email to purchase the 5.5 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: If you’re new to the Relational Life Therapy (RLT) model – or just want to revisit the foundations ahead of your training with 2-Day Training with Terry Real.  Join RLI’s Director of Training Desirae Ysasi for a pre-workshop training the day before Terry Real’s course begin.

You’ll explore the theory behind RLT, along with some of the effective tools and strategies that move couples toward meaningful change.

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

  • Recognize the 5 guiding principles of RLT in clinical practice.
  • Identify the 3 parts of the self in RLT and their roles in relationship dynamics.
  • Interpret the key differences between RLT and traditional couples’ therapy.
  • Summarize the 3 Phases of RLT and the goals and therapeutic intentions of each.

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

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

Cost:

Oct 27th one-day training with Desirae ONLY: £170 early bird until July 1 (then £195)

Oct 28-29th two-day training with Terry ONLY: £375 early bird until July 1 (then £425)

BOTH events (3 full days of training): £545 early bird until July 1 (then £620)

Course Dates & Hours:  Monday, October 27, 2025, from 9am to 4pm

TO REGISTER: Please visit:   https://relationallife.com/london-2025-trainings

Cancellation Policy:

We know sometimes plans can change so you’re protected by a 100% money-back guarantee until September 26, 2025. Please contact us at support@terryreal.com before September 26, 2025, and we will refund you. Any cancellations after this date will not be eligible for refunds.

If you need special accommodations or have questions, please contact us at support@terryreal.com 

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

Instructor’s Bio:

Desirae Ysasi, LPC-S 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.

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.

ACEP No. 7495

FORMAT: Five LIVE Online Sessions on Zoom, facilitated by Bonny Slim, LMFT and Terry Real, LICSW

Continuing Education credits offered: 10 credit hours for 5 Classes. Full attendance required.

Requirements for CE Certificate:  At the end of this course, you’ll receive an email inviting you to request your Continuing Education certificate.
The certificate is free of charge. To qualify, you must:

  • Attend the entire course (no partial credit is available)
  • Pass an assessment quiz demonstrating your understanding of the material
  • Attendance will be recorded to verify completion.

 

Course 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. Diagnose the RLT view of power imbalances in couples, of psychological patriarchy, and how these are addressed through therapy.
  4. Summarize Relational Mindfulness and the “fight, flight, fix” responses. 
  5. Illustrate the role and approach of the therapist in RLT.
  6. Describe the role and approach of the therapist in RLT.
  7. Identify different types of leverage.
  8. Discuss the concept of appropriate discrepancy and how it works with Neuroplasticity.
  9. List the Seven lenses.
  10. Interpret how preconditions are addressed in RLT.
  11. Compare the two types of boundaries.
  12. Demonstrate strategies for latent people.

 

Throughout the course, you’ll gain deeper competency in and be able to: 

  •  Illustrate that true intimacy can only happen when partners are “same as” —neither one-up nor one-down.
  • Discuss how RLT Therapists and Coaches will confront and teach their clients how to live truly relationally.
  • Hypothesize 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, Coaches, Chemical Dependency Counselors 

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

Cost:  $395 in full; or 3 payments of $137 each

Course Dates & Hours:    

Each class will meet from 12pm to 2pm Eastern Time on these dates:

Session 1 – January 22, 2026
Session 2 – January 29, 2026
Session 3 – February 5, 2026
Session 4 – February 12, 2026
Session 5 – February 19, 2026 

TO REGISTER: Please visit this site for registration:

https://relationallife.com/level-1-training

Cancellation 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 at support@terryreal.com 

 

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

Instructors’ 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.  Terry 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.”

Bonny Slim, LMFT: Bonny started training in RLT in 2012 and has participated in most of the courses that Terry has offered since then. Through co-facilitating several Relational Bootcamps, she discovered how transformative the group experience can be. Bonny teaches several Practicum Trainings each year and anticipates the impact that the practicum groups have for participants will be enormously valuable. Her favorite aspect of RLT is the awareness that practicing relational skills in our own lives is essential to be able to authentically share/teach these skills to others.

 

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

www.relationallife.com