Join TWO In-Person Trainings Events This October
A one-day introduction to RLT with Director of Training, Desirae Ysasi
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:
- 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.
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:
- Quickly identify a couple’s dynamic and each partner’s relational stance
- Ask the right questions that cut to the heart of a couple’s presenting problem.
- Directly and lovingly tell the truth to your clients in a way that builds trust.
- Conduct deep inner child work in the couples context for deeper transformation.
- Guide a fractured couple back into true partnership, intimacy, and teamwork.
You will learn how to:
- Interpret how inner child work fits into the general context of RLT.
- Practice “relational empowerment” as opposed to “individual empowerment”.
- Diagnose the impact of inner child work on the other partner.
- Explain the term Joining Through The Truth.
- Identify issues of triggering, dysregulation, trauma, re-enactment, and grandiosity.
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

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
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
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
Finally, the meetings with the Observer group was enriching, often moving.
All in all, just what a great educational experience should be. ”
Book Your Place
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
2 Days of Training
Join Therapy Demonstrations
with Terry Real ONLY
£425
3 Days of Training
Join
BOTH Events
Train with Terry AND Desirae
£620
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.
Where is the venue?
Both take place at Regent’s University London, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NS.
How do I get to the venue?
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.
How much does it cost?
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.
Are CEs/CPD units available?
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.
I’m not a mental health professional, can I still join?
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.
Is lunch included?
Yes – tea and coffee with pastries and a classic deli lunch will be served on each day.
Do I need to arrange my own accommodation?
Yes – guests are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport.
Do I need to have trained with Terry Real before?
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.
What if I need to cancel?
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.
I have more questions. Who do I speak to?
You can contact the Relational Life Institute by emailing support@terryreal.com.