Course and Learning List
| RLT Certification (Therapist) | The Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Certification for Therapists is an advanced online training program developed by renowned therapist Terry Real, designed to equip therapists with effective tools to transform even the most challenging relationships. This comprehensive certification combines self-paced study, live observations, and guided practice to deepen practitioners' expertise in the RLT model. This training is suitable for licensed therapists (or those on the way to becoming licensed) who want to work confidently and effectively with couples. This includes psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors, and social workers. Applications are welcomed from therapists with solid training in their field. Prior experience working with couples is recommended but not compulsory. Those therapists not currently working with couples can begin the program working with individuals but access to couples will be required approximately a year into the training. Those without therapy certification can join the tailored RLT Certified Coach program which is detailed below. In addition to clinical training, the certification offers business-focused education tailored to therapists, empowering students to build and grow a successful couples therapy practice. |
| RLT Certification (Coach) | Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for Coaches provides non-clinical professionals with the skills to guide clients through relational challenges and foster healthier relationships. This training emphasises addressing dysfunctional patterns, promoting self-awareness, and teaching essential relational skills. Coaches learn to help clients navigate issues like power dynamics, grandiosity, and shame to build stronger connections and improve communication. The program offers a practical approach for coaches to facilitate transformative relationship growth. Applications are welcomed from established coaches currently working with clients, and with solid training and experience in their field. This training is not suitable for new coaches without access to clients. |
| Foundations of Relational Life Therapy | The Foundations of Relational Life Therapy is a self-paced online course designed for therapists and coaches looking to enhance their skills in couples therapy. This 3-hour training introduces the core principles and techniques of Relational Life Therapy (RLT), equipping professionals with effective strategies to transform relationships. |
| RLT Level 1 | The Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Level 1 Training is an online program developed by therapist Terry Real, designed to introduce practitioners to the foundational principles and practices of the RLT model. This training equips therapists and relationship coaches with effective tools to address and transform complex relational dynamics in couples therapy. This can be purchased as a stand-alone course or is included as part of RLT certification. |
| RLT Level 2 | The Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Level 2 Training is an advanced online program developed by renowned therapist Terry Real, designed to deepen practitioners' skills in addressing relational trauma within couples therapy. Building upon the foundational concepts introduced in Level 1, this training focuses on conducting effective inner child work in the presence of partners to foster empathy and intimacy. https://terryreal.com/relational-life-therapy-training-level2/ |
| RLT Level 3 | The Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Level 3 Training is an advanced online program developed by renowned therapist Terry Real, designed to deepen practitioners' understanding of the RLT model, including its cultural context and application in complex couples therapy scenarios. This training is exclusively available to those who have completed both RLT Level 1 and Level 2. |
| The Art of Relational Living | A 10 week self study program that explores how to apply RLT principles to personal relationships, building essential skills for fostering healthy connections under the guidance of Terry Real and RLT faculty. Includes workbooks, weekly homework and other resources to deepen the application of Relational Skills in your life. |
| Working with Grandiosity | Provides insight into treating grandiosity as not only a self-esteem disorder but one that also arises from a lack of correction, modelling bad behaviour, and a sense of entitlement that goes unchallenged. This course offers theoretical and practical approaches to support clients struggling with these issues. |
| Working with Infidelity | Examines how RLT approaches infidelity as a transformative process, helping both partners shift from a victim/perpetrator mindset to one of hope and repair. |
| Real Self-Esteem | 5-session program designed to help individuals overcome negative self-perceptions and cultivate a compassionate relationship with themselves. |
| Building Better Boundaries | Five 90-minute classes focused on developing healthy psychological boundaries to enhance intimacy in relationships. |
| Relational Parenting | This 5-module online course offers guidance on setting compassionate limits, building children's self-esteem, and fostering a cohesive parental team. |
| Multi-generational Trauma | This pre-recorded training focuses on understanding and interrupting the transmission of trauma across generations, providing tools to help clients break the cycle. |
| Working with Men | A five-week online training that explores the RLT approach to engaging and transforming challenging male clients in therapy. |
| Evolutionary Relationships | This 7-module course delves into understanding personal and clients' relationship dynamics to foster deeper, more intimate partnerships. Co led with Thomas Huble, German Mystic and Spiritual Teacher. |
| Grandiose Women, Shut Down Men | A 5-module course that offers strategies for working with dynamics involving grandiose women and withdrawn men, some of the most challenging scenarios in relationship therapy. |
| Love, Sex & Power | A 5-module pre-recorded training that addresses the complexities of sex, passion, and intimacy, equipping therapists to navigate these topics with clients effectively. |
| Couples Experiential | The Couples Experiential Workshops are immersive two-day online events designed for relationship professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Relational Life Therapy. Participants will observe live therapy sessions where Terry and/or experienced therapists work with couples to resolve relational challenges and foster deeper connections. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to witness real-time therapeutic interventions and gain insights to enhance your own practice. |
| Real Life Community | Real Life is a continuous education community designed for relationship professionals seeking to enhance their therapeutic skills and grow their practices. This program offers ongoing learning opportunities, case support, business development training, and a supportive network of like-minded professionals. |
| Alumni Membership | Graduate membership offering enriching connections, continuous learning, and professional resources to help RLT therapists and coaches flourish in their practices. |
| Relationship Bootcamp Facilitator Training | The Relationship Bootcamp Training is an intensive three-day interactive workshop designed for therapists and relationship professionals aiming to lead transformative Relationship Bootcamps for couples and individuals. This training equips participants with the necessary tools, knowledge, and resources to effectively conduct their own bootcamps and integrate these skills into their practice. Attendance at a Relationship Bootcamp is a pre-requisite of the facilitator training. |
| Love, Trauma, and Relationships Course Bundle | This bundle focuses on healing past wounds to foster deeper connections with oneself, partners, and the broader community. It provides practices designed to address and mend relational trauma. |
| Real Self-Esteem | A 5-part course led by Terry Real, this program guides participants from self-judgment to self-acceptance and compassion, benefiting both personal well-being and interpersonal relationships. |
| Staying in Love | Comprising six video lessons, this course equips participants with relational skills to break free from dysfunctional patterns, assert needs lovingly, listen effectively, and achieve more of what they desire in relationships. |
US Workshop |
Based on principles from Terry’s New York Times bestselling book Us, this workshop helps couples work collaboratively to cultivate lasting intimacy. Over six 90-minute sessions, participants gain insights into attachment styles and apply healthier behaviors to strengthen their connections. |
| Directory Listing | Listing on the RLT Therapist & Coach Directory accessible via both relationallife.com and terryreal.com to validate a graduate's status as an RLT certified practitioner |
| Betrayal Workshop | This workshop is designed to help individuals and couples heal from the pain of infidelity and rebuild trust in their relationships. It offers a trusted 3-phase framework to move past the devastation of betrayal and create a deeper, more connected partnership. |
| Living Love Group Coaching | Living Love is an 8-week group coaching program led by two senior Relational Life Therapy (RLT) faculty members. Sessions are held live via Zoom and run for two hours each week. Group size is capped at 20 participants and individuals can join alone or with a partner. |
| Men’s Group Coaching | The RLT Men’s Group Coaching Program is an 8-week live group coaching experience for men, facilitated by two senior Relational Life Therapy (RLT) faculty members. The group is capped at 20 participants and is conducted via Zoom, with each session lasting 2 hours. Participants also gain lifetime access to the teaching components of each session, along with peer support through a private WhatsApp group. The program is designed to help men build core relational skills, unpack personal and interpersonal challenges, and foster emotional connection and accountability in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. |
| Relationship Bootcamp | This is a two-day immersive workshop based on the principles of Relational Life Therapy (RLT). The structure includes live teaching, experiential exercises, guided reflection, and small-group dialogue. It is designed to support both personal relationship growth and professional development. |
| An Introduction to Relational Life Therapy - October 2025 | Presented by RLI’s Director of Certification and Training - Desirae Ysasi, this full-day introductory training is intended for practitioners who are new to Relational Life Therapy (RLT) or those seeking a structured review of foundational concepts ahead of advanced training with Terry Real. The session provides an overview of the theoretical framework of RLT, key distinctions from traditional couples therapy, and core clinical tools used to support relational transformation. |
| Live Couples Therapy Demonstration - October 2025 | Delivered by Terry Real, this two-day advanced training provides an in-depth look at the clinical application of Relational Life Therapy (RLT) through live therapy demonstrations with Terry Real. Over the course of several full-length sessions with a single couple, participants observe how RLT tools and techniques are applied in real time to facilitate meaningful change. The format includes live therapy sessions interspersed with interactive Q&A segments, allowing for clinical debrief, reflection, and explanation of RLT’s core interventions and therapist stance. |