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Terry Real's Couples Therapy Immersion Training
Getting Started with Relational Life Therapy
WITH TERRY REAL, LCSW
Live Online June 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central
$249.99 total value
REGISTER TODAY — COMPLETELY FREE!
Can't attend live? We've got you! *After you register, upgrade to receive up to 6.25 CE hours.

In his decades of work with couples, Terry Real saw the same painful patterns repeating—disconnection, defensiveness, and the struggle to break out of old relational habits. Determined to create a more direct and effective path to change, he developed a groundbreaking approach designed for fast, honest, and lasting change.

Relational Life Therapy (RLT)

A direct and relationally engaged approach that moves far beyond neutrality, RLT therapists instead step in with clarity and purpose, helping partners take accountability, interrupt harmful dynamics, and build the emotional maturity needed for genuine connection.

Using RLT, you actively help partners recognize the roles they play in their relational patterns, name the behaviors that keep them stuck, and guide them toward healthier, more connected ways of interacting.

Teach clients the skills to sustain intimacy, making your work with them truly lasting.

And now, you too can learn from Terry and put the power of RLT to work in your practice, for FREE!

You'll get:

  • A full day of live expert-led training
  • Interactive Q&A
  • Opportunities to connect with colleagues
  • The complete set of course materials
  • Upgrade to receive up to 6.25 live or self-study ethics CE hours

This unique opportunity for a free Relational Life Therapy training may not come again...

And at no cost, you've got nothing to lose... And SO much to gain!

What your colleagues are saying about Terry's trainings
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"If you’re tired of the same old dance, get ready to learn a few new steps–real steps–the ones that will make a difference in your life and the lives of those you love." — Lauren H.
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"Terry's approach of seeing relationships through the lens of patriarchy has been revolutionary for me - both professionally and personally!" — Lee C.
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"Some of the things I love about Terry Real and his work are the practical steps, down-to-earth guidance and his model of having the courage and respect to be honest." — Rachel M.
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"Terry Real helps overturn old-fashioned, confining roles and opens up a treasury of hope for lasting and exciting intimacy for clients everywhere." — Edward H.
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"Terry, you are an absolute gift to the mental health community." — David F.
Your Expert: Terry Real, LICSW
Terry Real, LICSW

Terry Real is an internationally recognized family therapist, bestselling author, and sought-after speaker. A former senior faculty member of the Family Institute of Cambridge in Massachusetts and a retired Clinical Fellow of the Meadows Institute in Arizona, Terry is renowned for his ability to save couples on the brink of divorce using the progressive approach he created, Relational Life Therapy. RLT equips people with the powerful relational skills they need to cultivate meaningful connections—to themselves, each other, and the planet as a whole. Via his esteemed training school, the Relational Life Institute, Terry has trained thousands of mental health practitioners in his RLT method to date. His original insights on couples therapy, relationships, and men’s issues have been featured in outlets from Oprah and Vogue to The Today Show and CNN. His latest book is the New York Times bestseller, US: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship.

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Terry Real's Couples Therapy Immersion Training
Getting Started with Relational Life Therapy
WITH TERRY REAL, LCSW
Live Online June 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central
$249.99 total value
REGISTER TODAY — COMPLETELY FREE!
Can't attend live? We've got you! *After you register, upgrade to receive up to 6.25 CE hours.
What You'll Learn During This Free Training

June 25, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time


What Makes Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Different

  • How RLT departs from conventional couples therapy models
  • Why "loving truth‑telling" is more effective than conflict‑avoidant or neutral stances
  • How RLT produces rapid, lasting change in both partners—not just their dynamics
  • The therapist's role as an active, grounded, truth‑telling guide rather than a passive facilitator

Foundations of the RLT Approach

  • Research and decades of clinical experience that shaped RLT
  • Core principles: relational mindfulness, fierce intimacy, accountability, and compassion
  • How relational stances and character structures develop and influence adult intimacy
  • Excess theta brainwaves
  • The blend of directness and deep empathy that defines RLT

The Three Phases of RLT

Phase 1: Waking Up (Loving Confrontation)

  • Bottom up, top down interventions
  • Wake up an underaroused ADHD brain
  • Hyperactivity as an adaptive mechanism
  • The impact of play and exercise on the brain
  • Role of rhythm and timing training

Phase 2: Healing & Inner Transformation

  • Understanding the three parts of the psyche: Wounded Child, Adaptive Child, Wise Adult
  • Moving from present conflict into Family‑of‑Origin work
  • Hyperactivity as an adaptive mechanism
  • Guiding inner child work in a couple's context
  • Helping partners shift internal states in real time

Phase 3: Teaching Relational Skills

  • Teaching empathy, vulnerability, and accountability as core relational skills
  • Helping partners build relational mindfulness and repair skills
  • Supporting couples as they integrate new patterns into everyday life
  • Sustainably shifting partners from reactivity to grounded, collaborative relating
  • Role of rhythm and timing training

Gathering Data Through Interviewing the Couple

  • Terry's method for rapidly uncovering underlying dynamics
  • Distinguishing content from pattern
  • Recognizing each partner's protective strategies
  • Identifying relational stances within the first session

Identifying Dysfunctional Relational Stances

  • The common relational stances seen across couples
  • How stances show up behaviorally, emotionally, and somatically
  • Understanding how childhood survival strategies become adult intimacy problems
  • Avoiding collusion with either partner

Core Skills: Confrontation & Alliance Building

  • "Joining through the truth" with warmth and impact
  • Creating connection even while delivering challenging feedback
  • Building alliances with difficult or defensive clients
  • Maintaining trust while confronting unhelpful patterns

Inner Child and Parts Work With Couples

  • Understanding the Wounded Child, Adaptive Child, and Wise Adult in session
  • Moving seamlessly from present conflict to early childhood origins
  • Facilitating emotional revisiting safely and effectively
  • Integrating parts work into relational interventions

Building Relational Skills for Relational Living

  • Teaching couples practical, usable relational tools
  • Building empathy and emotional responsibility
  • Encouraging vulnerability without destabilizing the relationship
  • Supporting the couple in practicing and maintaining healthier interactions

Objectives

  1. Articulate how to get past the presenting problem in couples therapy and identify each partner's relational stance.
  2. Understand and describe the 3 phases of Relational Life Therapy and how they work to guide couples through the process of relational healing and recovery.
  3. Articulate how to empower the enabling partner in couples where there's a power imbalance.
  4. Understand how to join through the truth, forming an alliance with difficult clients using the art of loving confrontation.
  5. Identify how to develop strategies to gain and use leverage, motivating each partner to move beyond their comfort zone.
  6. Describe the 3 parts of the psyche and how they reveal themselves in therapy.
Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Teachers
  • School Administrators
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Physicians
  • Other Helping Professionals who Work with Children
Terry Real's Couples Therapy Immersion Training
Getting Started with Relational Life Therapy
WITH TERRY REAL, LCSW
Live Online June 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central
$249.99 total value
REGISTER TODAY — COMPLETELY FREE!
Can't attend live? We've got you! *After you register, upgrade to receive up to 6.25 CE hours.
Frequently Asked Questions

No catch. Over the last few years, thanks to the generosity of our expert speakers and the support of therapists like you, we've had the amazing opportunity to provide professional training to more therapists than ever.


Just register today above with your name and email, then click the "LIVE CE" button on the next page to purchase your credit package for just $79.99 (discounted from $249.99) — only available for those who register here and purchase before the end of the webinar.


Yes! Just register above and then click the "Self Study" CE button on the next page and purchase the recording package. You'll get unlimited access to the training and will be able to earn self-study CE.


Yes! This webinar is completely LIVE, and you'll be able to engage with Terry Real throughout each presentation.


June 25th from 9:00-5:00pm CT

There will be a 70-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.


If you’re ready to elevate your couples therapy work with tools that create real movement and real connection in the room, this training is for you. You’ll learn a clear, practical approach for quickly identifying what’s truly happening between partners, building trust from the very first moments, and guiding couples toward deeper honesty, accountability, and meaningful relational change. Through step‑by‑step instruction and real recorded sessions, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to navigate even the toughest dynamics using the transformative principles of Relational Life Therapy.

This conference is designed for:
  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Psychotherapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Other Mental Health Professionals

Yes, anyone who registers will get 3 days access to watch the archived recording once it is made available.

 
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Terry Real's Couples Therapy Immersion Training
Getting Started with Relational Life Therapy
WITH TERRY REAL, LCSW
Live Online June 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central
$249.99 total value
REGISTER TODAY — COMPLETELY FREE!
Can't attend live? We've got you! *After you register, upgrade to receive up to 6.25 CE hours.
*If you purchase Live CE, please note you would need to watch the presentations that are being presented live in order to receive live credit. This requirement may vary by credit type. Please see detailed credit information for specific requirements for each credit type.

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