— Live Couples Therapy Observations
Join Leading Couples Therapist Terry Real as He Works Live With One Couple Over 8 Sessions To Transform Their Relationship
Sessions began on January 12, but you can still join and catch up on the session recordings to witness how the therapy evolves.
A Never-Before-Seen Look at How a Master Therapist Leads a Couple Through the Minefield of Reconnection…
Terry Real is giving you an all-access pass to 8 LIVE therapy sessions as he works in-depth with one couple, using the therapy method he created, Relational Life Therapy (RLT).
As you know, couples therapy is complex and rarely resolved in one session. This is your unique opportunity to get a real-time, unedited look at how one of the world’s top couples therapists guides one couple from fractured disconnection to fierce intimacy.
You’ll witness everything: from the initial session where relational stances are diagnosed to deep trauma work to understand how they formed. You’ll see Terry move the couple into vulnerability and connection—and hold them in that space. Finally, you’ll see how he teaches the couple the skills they need to sustain that connection long after their time in therapy.
…And He’ll Let You in on How He Does It
After each session, you’ll join Terry and your fellow observers for 45 minutes of Q&A to unpick what happened. Terry will explain what he was thinking at different points and why he did what he did. Plus, you can ask him questions directly to deepen your understanding of the work.
This combination of observation and Q&A will give you a thorough understanding of the RLT model, how it translates in the therapy room, and—most importantly—a clear idea of how to use these techniques in your own practice.
Please note: 12 CEUs are available to therapists who attend live for an additional fee. For more information, please go here.
When Are the Observations?
The live observations take place online over Zoom on the following dates and times:
Date | Time |
---|---|
Thursday, January 12, 2023 (Recording Included) |
1–2:45 pm ET |
Thursday, February 9, 2023 (Recording Included) |
1–2:45 pm ET |
Thursday, February 16, 2023 (Recording Included) |
12–1:45 pm ET |
Thursday, March 2, 2023 (Recording Included) |
12–1:45 pm ET |
Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 12–1:45 pm ET |
Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 12–1:45 pm ET |
Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 12–1:45 pm ET |
Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 12–1:45 pm ET |
Become Masterful in Your Work With Couples
Don’t worry if you can’t make all of the live dates, you will receive access to the recordings to watch at a time that suits you.
How Do the Observations Work?
The sessions take place every two weeks over Zoom. Please block 2 hours out in your calendar for each.
There are two elements of each session:
Observation
This is where you will observe Terry working in-depth with the couple for roughly one hour. During the therapy session, you will remain on mute and not participate. However, you will be able to share comments in a separate live chat with your fellow observers throughout.
Q&A
After each therapy session, you will have roughly 45 minutes to debrief with Terry and your fellow observers. This is where you’ll dive into the details of what happened and how. You can share your observations and ask Terry questions directly. Terry will hold nothing back in his responses, openly disclosing the RLT tools he used and explaining the intent behind his actions.
What Can I Expect To See?
RLT is known for producing profound, lasting results in rapid time. You may have seen the deeply moving breakthroughs that happen in Terry’s Couples Experiential—but here you will see how a couple evolves over the course of therapy.
You’ll move beyond the initial session and see how to guide them through different challenges, work with resistance, hold them in connection, and teach them the skills they need to sustain lifelong intimacy.
Terry has a reputation for saving couples who other therapists struggled to help. Known for his straight-talking, no-nonsense style, Terry disarms with humor, warmth, and compassion. The chance to observe his masterful skill live is not to be missed.
What Will I Learn?
You’ll discover:
Who Should Attend?
Whether you are familiar with RLT or are brand new to the model, this unique opportunity is for therapists, coaches, and mental health practitioners who wish to observe RLT couples therapy over 8 sessions.
Seeing this evolution of the therapy journey will help you deepen your understanding of how to effectively work with couples and bring fresh perspectives to your work.
Whether you are familiar with RLT or are brand new to the model, this unique opportunity is for therapists, coaches, and mental health practitioners who wish to observe RLT couples therapy over 8 sessions.
Seeing this evolution of the therapy journey will help you deepen your understanding of how to effectively work with couples and bring fresh perspectives to your work.
About Terry Real, the Creator of Relational Life Therapy
Terry Real, LICSW, is an internationally recognized couples and family therapist, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Terry founded the Relational Life Institute (RLI) to provide workshops for couples, individuals, and parents as well as a professional training program for clinicians wanting to learn his Relational Life Therapy (RLT) methodology.
Terry is the author of four books, including the recent New York Times bestseller, Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship. His ideas on men’s issues and couple’s therapy have been celebrated in venues such as Psychology Networker, Psychology Today, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Vogue, Forbes, Oprah, and The New York Times.
A senior faculty member of the Family Institute of Cambridge in Massachusetts and a retired Clinical Fellow of the Meadows Institute in Arizona, Terry has worked with thousands of individuals, couples, and fellow therapists. With 30+ years of clinical experience, Terry knows how to lead couples on a step-by-step journey to greater intimacy and personal fulfillment. Known as “the turnaround guy,” he has a history of transforming relationships that are “on the brink.”
The Relational Life Institute grew out of Terry’s extensive experience and research. He has trained thousands of therapists who have benefited from a whole new perspective on working with couples and individuals. RLT teaches people how to make their relationships work by providing services designed to teach the principles of Relational Life so that everyone can enjoy full respect living and craft a healthy life legacy.
How Observing Terry’s Work Has Helped Your Colleagues
This is the first time Terry has opened the doors to multiple therapy sessions with one couple. However, thousands of therapists have already benefited from observing his initial sessions with couples as part of his popular Couples Experiential workshop.
Here’s what they have to say about observing Terry…
“Rarely does a therapist have the ability to get to the heart of a matter quickly. Incorporating fierce honesty, deep listening, compassion, and a way forward, Terry shares insights and wisdom from beyond. After he worked with each couple, it felt like a little piece of suffering was lifted from the universe.”
— Christine King
“I learned so much from observing Terry and then being able to debrief with him over lunch and at the end of each day. Very powerful, very educational, very comprehensive. It’s well worth the time and money. I plan to attend again. Thank you Terry!”
— Cindy Hastert
“I have been doing couple’s work for 23+ years. It is never easy and always a challenge. I started my journey learning from Terry Real and I am STILL learning and growing! Terry’s work is SO IMPORTANT if not imperative and should never be missed if you also want to do couple’s therapy. I recommend 100%, so, so fantastic and NOT JUST MORE theory, but you learn INTERVENTIONS!!!”
— Dr. Fallynn C. Cox
“Instead of hearing how to do therapy, the Couple’s Experiential provided the opportunity to watch Terry Real, a master therapist, work with four couples who were on the brink of divorce. It was an exquisite opportunity to see Real Life Therapy in action. As a result of attending, I will hold my clients in a more loving space while having specific goals and caring far less about outcome. I found it life changing!”
— Janet M Congo
“It is a wonder to watch Terry work… The mix of challenge, support and empathy is quite breathtaking. Finally, the meetings with the Observer group was enriching, often moving. All in all, just what a great educational experience should be.”
— Mary Anne Lushe, LMSW,. LMFT.
How Much Does it Cost?
Choose the single payment option or easy payment plan:
Single Payment
$395
2 easy payments of
$227
REFUND POLICY: OBSERVER Cancelation Policy: $50 is non-refundable, balance may be refunded up to 7 days after purchase date.