Witness The Full Arc of RLT Couples Therapy

An Inside Look Into How a Leading
Therapist Guides One Couple Through the Minefield of Reconnection

Over 7 weekly training calls, you’ll watch real-time therapy sessions with one couple and join Terry Real for LIVE Q&A. You’ll see how therapy evolves over time and what truly moves the needle in complex cases.

Starts Thursday, May 15

Real-Time Sessions
One Couple
Live Q&A
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11.25 CEs are available to purchase for a $40 fee if you attend all 7 classes live and in full.

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.

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“It is a wonder to watch Terry work… The mix of challenge, support and empathy is quite breathtaking.”
— Mary Anne Lushe, LMSW, LMFT

Introducing RLT Sessions Over Time

Your All-Access Pass To Terry Real’s Full Course of Therapy Sessions With One Couple

Join renowned therapist and NY Times bestselling author Terry Real as he works with one couple over the course of 6 sessions — all pre-recorded, unedited, and streamed weekly. Each session is followed by a LIVE Q&A with Terry, where you’ll unpack what happened, explore the RLT tools and interventions he used, and ask him your questions directly to deepen your understanding.

As you know, couples therapy is complex, and this isn’t the first time Terry’s worked with our couple! In Week 1, Terry will walk you through a recap of their initial work together in 2023 — and you’ll receive instant access to those original 8 sessions as soon as you enroll.

You’ll access 14 couples therapy sessions in total. 
This is your chance to witness the full arc of therapy unfold — from initial reconnection, to rupture, and ultimately, to true intimacy — and discover the RLT tools behind the transformation.
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Introducing RLT Sessions Over Time

Your All-Access Pass To Terry Real’s Full Course of Therapy Sessions With One Couple

Join renowned therapist and NY Times bestselling author Terry Real as he works with one couple over the course of 6 sessions — all pre-recorded, unedited, and streamed weekly. Each session is followed by a LIVE Q&A with Terry, where you’ll unpack what happened, explore the RLT tools and interventions he used, and ask him your questions directly to deepen your understanding.

As you know, couples therapy is complex, and this isn’t the first time Terry’s worked with our couple! In Week 1, Terry will walk you through a recap of their initial work together in 2023 — and you’ll receive instant access to those original 8 sessions as soon as you enroll.

You’ll access 14 couples therapy sessions in total. 

This is your chance to witness the full arc of therapy unfold — from initial reconnection, to rupture, and ultimately, to true intimacy — and discover the RLT tools behind the transformation.

Enroll Now

Access 14 Couples Therapy Sessions With Terry Real

Here’s Everything You Get Inside RLT Sessions Over Time

7 Weekly Training Calls With Terry Real

Each call includes:

  • A stream of a pre-recorded, unedited therapy session
    (Excl. week 1, which includes a recap of Terry’s original sessions with the same couple).
  • Followed by a LIVE interactive Q&A with Terry
    📌 Please note: All therapy sessions are pre-recorded.
    Only the Q&A is live.

Instant Access to Terry’s Original 8 Sessions with the Same Couple

Watch the full course of the couple’s original sessions from 2023 (includes recorded Q&A with Terry). Available immediately in your private learning platform as soon as you join

Lifetime Access to the Call Recordings

Refer back to the sessions whenever you need to via your private learning platform.

🗓 Calls take place on the following dates:
Thursday, May 15, 12:00 PM –1:30 PM ET
Thursday, May 22, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Thursday, May 29, 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM ET
Thursday, June 05, 12:00 PM –1:45 PM ET
Thursday, June 12, 12:00 PM–1:45 PM ET
Thursday, June 19, 12:00 PM–1:30 PM ET
Thursday, June 26, 12:00PM – 1:30 PM ET
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11.25 CEs are available to purchase for a $40 fee if you attend all 7 classes live and in full.

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.

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You’ve Helped Them Reconnect Before. But Now They’re Separating…

What Do You Do?

Terry Real first worked with our couple in 2023 across 8 sessions. A couple with two young children, who were on the brink of separation:

A wife who felt deeply alone in the marriage, carrying the burden of parenting.

A husband who struggled to balance the demands of a high-pressure job and family life. 

Over those 8 sessions, what started as deep disconnection became joy and renewal, until…

One year later, Terry receives this email from the husband: 
“My wife wants a divorce. I want to make this work.
Can you help us?”
Terry took it on. And so began 6 more sessions of deep work. Those 6 sessions are what you will explore in this course…
You’ll come together each week to watch an unedited pre-recorded session before you join Terry for LIVE Q&A to dive deep into the work. 
You’ll see how he navigates every twist and turn from confronting grandiosity with skill, empowering the disempowered to stand up with love, bringing them back into a team mindset, reconnecting to love, joy, and true intimacy.
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How Is The Course Structured?

Terry Real is giving you an all-access pass to a full course of real-time therapy sessions (with LIVE Q&A). You’ll observe him work in-depth with one couple, using his RLT method.

The format is as follows:

Class 1

A recap of the original 8 sessions with our couple from 2023, followed by Q&A with Terry.

Classes 2-7

Therapy session: Class begins with a stream of Terry’s session with our couple (this is pre-recorded but unedited, so you’ll see everything in real-time).

LIVE Q&A:

 Immediately after the session ends, you’ll join Terry for Q&A (roughly 30 mins). He’ll highlight particular aspects of the session, open the floor for your questions, and take you deeper into his thinking — why he did what he did and the RLT tools and interventions he used.

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 across the full arc of couples therapy.

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What You'll Learn

As you observe each session and spend time learning directly from Terry, you’ll discover how to address issues of:

Resentment

Parenting Imbalance

Betrayal

Avoidance

Grandiosity

Emotional Shutdown

  • Quickly identify a couple’s dynamic and each partner’s relational stance
  • Ask the right questions to get to the heart of a couple’s presenting problem.
  • Empower a shame-based partner to find the motivation to engage a grandiose partner.
  • How to directly and lovingly tell the truth to your clients in a way that builds trust.
  • The exact tools and interventions to confront issues of grandiosity with skill.
  • Honor each partner’s autonomy while holding them in connection.
  • Guide a fractured couple back into true partnership, intimacy, and teamwork. 

Who is It For?

RLT Sessions Over Time  is suitable for:

  • RLT therapists and coaches who want to strengthen their understanding of the method and learn from seeing Terry Real work across the full arc of therapy.
  • Couples therapists who are looking for a fresh perspective and innovative tools to move the needle in even the most challenging cases.
  • Mental health practitioners who are not currently working with couples but are curious to learn more about the RLT approach.
Please note: This is a professional training and not suitable for the general public. For help on improving your personal relationships, we recommend exploring The Art of Relational Living — our online course that will guide you step-by-step through the relational skills to build an extraordinary relationship.
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How Observing Terry’s Work Has Helped Your Colleagues

Here’s what they have to say about observing Terry…

“ 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
— 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
— Janet M Congo
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
— Christine King

Here’s Everything You Get Inside RLT Sessions Over Time

Access 14 Couples Therapy Sessions With Terry Real

Here’s Everything You Get Inside RLT Sessions Over Time

7 Weekly Training Calls With Terry Real

Each call includes:

  • A stream of a pre-recorded, unedited therapy session
    (Excl. week 1, which includes a recap of Terry’s original sessions with the same couple).
  • Followed by a LIVE interactive Q&A with Terry
    📌 Please note: All therapy sessions are pre-recorded.
    Only the Q&A is live.

Instant Access to Terry’s Original 8 Sessions with the Same Couple

Watch the full course of the couple’s original sessions from 2023 (includes recorded Q&A with Terry). Available immediately in your private learning platform as soon as you join

Lifetime Access to the Call Recordings

Refer back to the sessions whenever you need to via your private learning platform.

🗓 Calls take place on the following dates:
Thursday, May 15, 12:00 PM –1:30 PM ET
Thursday, May 22, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Thursday, May 29, 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM ET
Thursday, June 05, 12:00 PM –1:45 PM ET
Thursday, June 12, 12:00 PM–1:45 PM ET
Thursday, June 19, 12:00 PM–1:30 PM ET
Thursday, June 26, 12:00PM – 1:30 PM ET
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Join RLT Sessions Over Time Today

Choose the payment option that best suits you.

One payment of

$395

3 easy payments of 

$145

100% Money-Back Guarantee

We’re confident you’ll enjoy Sessions Over Time, 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 14 days after purchase or 48 hours from the first live call and we’ll issue you a full refund, no questions asked.

Did You Know RLT Sessions Over Time is…

FREE for RLT Certification Students

If you’re enrolled in the RLT Certification, this course is included. You will be automatically added to the course and receive an email confirmation with your Zoom link.

If you’re not part of the certification and would like to learn more, we invite you to complete the inquiry form. 

30% Off For RLT Alumni Members

If you’re RLT-certified and have joined the official RLT Alumni Membership, we will have emailed you a special link to claim your 30% discount.

If you aren’t yet a member, you can join here. If you haven’t received your email, please email support@terryreal.com. 

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.

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.

“When I need advice, I call Terry Real. His decades of clinical experience, research, and wisdom are invaluable to my patients, colleagues, and friends.”
— Esther Perel, Psychotherapist and New York Times Bestselling Author

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I join the course once the live calls have started?

Yes — each session is recorded and you will receive instant access to the session recordings so far so you can catch up.

The calls take place online over Zoom on the following dates and times:

Thursday, May 15

Thursday, May 22

Thursday, May 29

Thursday, June 5

Thursday, June 12

Thursday, June 19

Thursday, June 26

12–1:30pm ET

12–1:30pm ET

12–1:45pm ET

12–1:45pm ET

12–1:45pm ET

12–1:30pm ET

12–1:30pm ET

Don’t worry if you can’t make all of the live dates, you will receive lifetime access to the recordings to watch at a time that suits you.

We understand your schedule is demanding, and you may be unable to make each call live. That’s why we record each session so you can watch it back at your convenience. All recordings will be stored in your private learning platform, the RLT Hub, which you will be given access to as soon as you sign up. 

No – we appreciate the time commitment to watch the initial sessions. We hope you’ll manage to watch some, but it is not compulsory. Your first live call with Terry will be a review of the original sessions. Terry will recap where they were, the work he did with them, and where they ended up. From week two, you will go into the second series of six sessions. 

The calls take place online via Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link in your confirmation email when you sign up and again 24 hours before each call (it is the same Zoom link to join each time). 

The price is $395 per person. If you purchased the original 2023 RLT Sessions Over Time, you are eligible to upgrade to this version for only $95. Please check your email for instructions from us on how to do this. Alternatively, if you think you are eligible, please contact support@terryreal.com and they will be able to verify. 

If you are enrolled in the RLT Certification, this course is included and you will be automatically enrolled. If you have joined our Alumni Membership, you qualify for 30% off. Please check your emails for details and if you have any issues, reach out to support@terryreal.com. 

11.25 CEs are available to purchase for an additional $40 for professionals who attend all 7 calls live and in full. Please be aware this purchase is separate from your registration fee and will be offered only after the seventh and final call. For more information on CEs please go here.

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. 

Yes! This course is included in the RLT Certification — our most comprehensive training in the RLT model. The certification includes in-depth, hands-on practical training to elevate your skills as a couples therapist or relational coach. You’ll also receive a listing on our website upon successful completion. We invite you to complete the inquiry form to receive more information. 

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. 

This is a professional training and not suitable for the general public. For help on improving your personal relationships, we recommend exploring The Art of Relational Living — our online course that will guide you step-by-step through the relational skills to build an extraordinary relationship.

The 30% alumni discount is available to RLT certified practitioners who have joined our official Alumni Membership. If you’re not yet a member, please learn more about the benefits and join here. If you’re already a member, we have sent an email to you with the subject: [NEW COURSE] RLT Sessions Over Time.

A limited number of partial scholarships are available for those with financial need. Please email us at support@terryreal.com with a brief outline of the following: your financial ability, your unique situation or challenge you are facing, and how you plan to use your learnings from this course (2-3 sentences max).

We’re confident you’ll love RLT Sessions Over Time, 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 call and we’ll issue you a full refund, no questions asked. 

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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 Kate Harris, Ph.D.; with additional teaching by Terry Real, LICSW; Cathy Hill, Ph.D.; and Anna Sterk, LMFT

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

At the completion of this course, all participants will be invited by email to purchase the 10 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:

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: 

o   Illustrate that true intimacy can only happen when partners are “same as” —neither one-up nor one-down.

o   Discuss how RLT Therapists and Coaches will confront and teach their clients how to live truly relationally.

o   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, 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 – July 15, 2025
Session 2 – July 22, 2025
Session 3 – July 29, 2025
Session 4 – August 5, 2025
Session 5 – August 12, 2025

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  

FAQ’s

How do I receive the Zoom link?

The Zoom link is emailed to you from ZOOM when you register for the course. If you do not receive the link, please contact us at support@terryreal.com

Should the name you register with match your Zoom name?

Yes, your first and last both names must be entered on your registration and then displayed on the screen during all classes. Please do not use nicknames, or employee ID numbers or log into Zoom using a co-worker or family member’s Zoom Account as this will post you as ABSENT.

When will I get my certificate?

Certificates will be available within 21 business days of the event. Certificates will be emailed to the email address you used to register for the course.

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

 

 

 

Instructors’ Bios:

 

Kate Harris, Ph.D.: Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Kate is a Clinical Psychologist and a certified Martha Beck, North Star Coach. In 2015, Kate watched Terry Real work live with 5 couples and was instantly committed to becoming an RLT therapist. Kate believes that RLT honors “the worth and dignity of all people” and it aligns clearly with her own personal values. After attending a Relationship Bootcamp workshop, she and her husband learned first-hand the tools Terry teaches and they continue to use them today to deepen their 32-year relationship. Kate became RLT Certified in 2018 and is a valued teacher.

 

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.”

 

Anna Sterk, LMFT:  

Anna began training in RLT with Terry Real in 2012 and has been providing therapy, Essential Skills Bootcamps, consultation and supervision through the RLT model for years; Anna was thrilled to have the opportunity to teach and train practitioners as faculty with the Relational Life Institute (RLI) beginning in 2022.  Anna’s style as a therapist, teacher, and supervisor is to balance compassion and collaboration with direct feedback. Anna’s roots are in systems theory and cultural studies, which was a natural fit for the RLT model, and supports her goal of teaching the skills to navigate long term relationships and support relational living for both clients and students alike. As RLI Faculty, Anna teaches the Practicum courses and Small Group Mentoring for RLT certification students, along with special topic courses.

 

Cathy Hill, Ph.D., R. Psych:

Cathy Hill began training in RLT in 2010 after attending her first Relationship Bootcamp and from that experience was determined that Terry needed to teach others to do RLT. Cathy persisted in this idea and Terry ended up having Cathy set up advanced training for his senior therapists which was very well received. Soon after she was named Director of Training for RLI. Cathy is trained in the ‘scientist-practitioner’ model and is devoted to getting RLT ‘evidence-based’ which requires excellence in training in order to translate into excellence in practice.

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.

 

 

 

 

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:

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:  13 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