Early Bird Discounts Available Until July 1, 2025
Relational Life Therapy Comes to London:

Join TWO In-Person Trainings Events This October

Including Live Couples Therapy Demonstrations with Terry Real
October 27

A one-day introduction to RLT with  Director of Training, Desirae Ysasi

October 28–29

A two-day training with Terry Real – including couples therapy demonstrations

📍 Regent’s University London, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NS
Choose to join either event or both for the ultimate exploration of RLT. 

Training 1: An Introduction to Relational Life Therapy

With Desirae Ysasi, LPC-S, RLI Director of Training
🗓️ Monday, October 27, 2025 | 9 AM – 4 PM

Discover the Powerful Principles Behind the RLT Method

If you’re new to the model – or just want to revisit the foundations ahead of your training with Terry – we invite you to join our Director of Training Desirae Ysasi for a pre-workshop training the day before Terry’s event.

 

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

 

You’ll learn:

Choose to join only this training, the below two-day training with Terry, or both.

“Desirae is an extraordinary teacher and faculty advisor whose insight and support have deeply shaped my growth.”

— Sharon Nix

Training 2: Two Days of Couples Therapy Demonstrations with Interactive Q&A

With Terry Real
🗓️ Tuesday & Wednesday, October 28–29, 2025
9 AM – 5 PM both days

See One Couple’s Transformation Unfold in Front of You Over Multiple Sessions

Watch Terry conduct life-changing work with one couple across 3-4 full-length sessions and gain a unique insight into how he applies RLT tools and interventions to spark the remarkable turnarounds he (and RLT) is known for.

And you’ll engage in candid Q&A with Terry throughout the two days as you discuss what happened – and the RLT tools behind it – in greater depth. 

Themes we’ll explore include how to:

You will learn how to:

This training will demonstrate the powerful techniques and interventions that will help you turnaround your clients’ relationships and the essential relational skills to transform your own. 

Choose to join either training or both for the ultimate exploration of RLT.

“It is a wonder to watch Terry work… The mix of challenge, support and empathy is quite breathtaking.”

– Mary Anne Lushe, LMSW,. LMFT.

CEs/CPD units are available for both events:

5.5 for An Introduction to RLT

12.5 for Terry Real’s therapy demonstrations

ACEP 7495

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.

Event Schedules

Both trainings take place at Regent’s University London, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NS.

See schedule details for each training below.

An Introduction to RLT with Desirae Ysasi 

Takes place on Monday, October 27, 2025, 9am – 4pm.
8:45–9:00 Arrive and Check in
9:00–10:15 Foundations and Core Principles of RLT
10:15–10:30 Break
10:30 12:00 Relational Mindfulness and Parts of the Self
12:00–1:00 Lunch
1:00–2:15 Taking Sides, Confronting Grandiosity, Relational Empowerment
2:15–3:30 Break
2:30–3:45 The Arc of RLT
3:45–4:00 Closing and Check out

Refreshments included: Tea and coffee with pastries will be served
on arrival. Guests will also enjoy a classic deli lunch (including vegetarian,
meat, and fish sandwiches, hand-cut potato crisps, and seasonal fruit).

Two-day training with Terry Real

Takes place on Tuesday & Wednesday, October 28–29, 9am – 5pm both days.
Terry’s training will be a dynamic mix live couples session observation and Q&A:

Below is a rough schedule for the workshop – exact timings may vary depending on the length of couples sessions.
Day 1 AM Couples intro, Q&A
Day 1 PM Couples session 1, Q&A
Day 2 AM Couples session 2, Q&A
Day 2 PM Couples session 3, Q&A, final pointers

Refreshments included: Tea and coffee with pastries will be served
on arrival. Guests will also enjoy a classic deli lunch (including vegetarian,
meat, and fish sandwiches, hand-cut potato crisps, and seasonal fruit).

Who Should Attend?

Both training events are exclusively for mental health professionals already working with couples or looking to add couples work to their practice.

Please note these events are not open to the general public.

What Your Peers Say About Our RLT Trainings With Terry & Desirae

Book Your Place

Choose from 3 ticket options: Attend only the 1-day event with Desirae Ysasi, the 2-day event with Terry Real, or both.

Refreshments included on all 3 days: Tea and coffee with pastries on arrival and classic deli lunch.

1 Day of Training

Join An Introduction to RLT

with Desirae Ysasi ONLY

£195

£170 Early Bird*

2 Days of Training

Join Therapy Demonstrations

with Terry Real ONLY

£425

£375 Early Bird*

3 Days of Training

Join
BOTH Events

Train with Terry AND Desirae

£620

£545 Early Bird*
*Early bird discounts available until July 1, 2025.

Your 100% Money-Back Guarantee

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. 

About Terry Real

Terry Real, LICSW, is an internationally recognized family therapist, sought-after speaker, and bestselling author, who has transformed how we approach relationships. 

He 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 as a whole.

The author of four books, Terry’s most recent 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.

About Desirae Ysasi

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 group practice focused on RLT, providing relationship therapy across Texas.

In her downtime, Desirae enjoys reading, gardening, practicing yoga, and enjoying her beloved San Antonio with family and dear friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the training events?

The one-day training with Desirae Ysasi is on Monday, October 27, 2025, 9am – 4pm.

The two-day training with Terry Real is on Tuesday & Wednesday, October 28–29, 2025, 9am – 5pm both days.

You can choose to attend one or both.

Both take place at Regent’s University London, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NS.

Find directions to the venue here.

Parking: 
The Regent’s Park campus is off the A501 (Marylebone Road) in central London. There are a number of parking spaces for visitors and students.
Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If the campus car park is full, on-street parking is available on the Inner Circle just opposite the University.

Public Transport: The nearest tube station is Baker Street, just a 10-minute walk away.

To attend the one-day training with Desirae ONLY: £170 early bird until July 1 (then £195)

To attend the two-day training with Terry ONLY: £375 early bird until July 1 (then £425)

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

Please note: Guests are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport. 

Yes – there are 5.5 CEs/CPD available for the 1-day training with Desirae Ysasi and 12.5 for the two-day training with Terry Real. Find out more here.

As these are professional training events designed to explore the theory behind the model and to ensure confidentiality for the couple sharing their therapy sessions, these events are exclusively open to mental health professionals.

If you would like support for your own relationship, we encourage you to explore our online courses or search our directory to find a therapist.

Yes – tea and coffee with pastries and a classic deli lunch will be served on each day.

Yes – guests are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport.

No – if you’re new to RLT, we strongly recommend attending the 1-day event with Desirae Ysasi: An Introduction to Relational Life Therapy on Monday, October 27. 

Observing RLT couples therapy sessions live, however, is an excellent introduction to the model, so if you can’t make the training with Desirae, you will still benefit from the two days with Terry. 

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. 

You can contact the Relational Life Institute by emailing support@terryreal.com.

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CE REQUIREMENTS:

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:

Terry Real’s 2-Day Couples Therapist Training:

Getting Started with 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 two-day LIVE training facilitated by Terry Real, LICSW

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

Continuing Education credits offered:  12.5 credit hours.

At the completion of this course, all participants will be invited by email to purchase the 13 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:

Join Terry Real in London for two days of theory, observation, and Q&A to strengthen your work with couples. This is a rare chance to observe his couples therapy sessions in person and learn the theory and techniques behind his RLT model. You’ll learn precisely what makes RLT so effective as you watch Terry conduct life-changing work with one couple across 3-4 full-length sessions — offering a unique look at how he applies RLT tools and interventions to spark the remarkable turnarounds he’s known for.

Additionally, you have the unique opportunity to engage in candid Q&A with Terry throughout the two days as you discuss what happened – and the RLT tools behind it – in greater depth. 

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

  • Interpret how inner child work fits into the general context of RLT.
  • Describe when inner child work is contraindicated.
  • Demonstrate moving from talk to a more experiential modality and how to invite our clients into it.
  • Summarize the inner child protocol: the bare bones.
  • Diagnose the impact of inner child work on the other partner.
  • Distinguish who is blatant and who is latent.
  • Debate what to do when both partners seem blatant.
  • Identify circumstances where the blatant-latent framework doesn’t seem appropriate (i.e. more symmetrical couples).
  • Diagnose the term Joining through the truth.
  • Practice “relational empowerment” as opposed to “individual empowerment”.
  • Identify the challenge of getting “buy-in” from grandiose women.
  • Identify issues of triggering, dysregulation, trauma, re-enactment, and grandiosity.
  • Define the idea of “offending from the victim position”.

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 Intermediate 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: 

October 28, 2025, from 9am to 5pm

October 29, 2025, from 9am to 5pm

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:

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.”

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