Terry Real – New Ways to Work with Last-Chance Couples with Terry Real: The Relational Life Therapy Approach to Couples Therapy
This therapy focuses on couples who are on the brink of separation or divorce, offering practical techniques to help both partners reconnect and heal. Led by renowned couples therapist Terry Real, this course equips therapists with the tools they need to tackle challenging, high-stakes relationships.
Overview
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- Learn the RLT model of therapy through a lively conversation with its creator so you can discover the secret to jump-starting compassion and reigniting affection between partners in your practice.
- Watch Terry at work in a clinical session with Nancy and Dan, a couple who are giving their marriage one last shot after years of therapy.
- Gain insight as Terry shares the thinking behind his clinical decisions at critical points in the session through a lively interview with fellow therapist and Networker editor Rich Simon. Terry will teach you how to identify the patterns that keep partners locked in a destructive dance and gain the leverage to help them change.
- Listen to Terry answer your questions on how to best apply the RLT approach to your practice in a recorded Q&A call.
An Introduction to Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
- Joining through the truth—a powerful RLT technique that jump-starts the therapeutic alliance
- The role of RLT therapist as a truth-teller and the limitations of therapeutic neutrality
- The secret to tapping into partners’ hidden reserves of kindness and compassion for each other
- How to empower each partner’s “functional adult” so positive change continues beyond the session
Clinical Demo and Analysis Part 1
- The RLT data gathering process illustrated step by step
- The therapist’s role in getting agreement from both partners about the real problem in their marriage
- The secret to finding leverage for change and using it effectively
- 3 key steps to building a therapeutic alliance
- How to keep the session focused and on-track by amplifying emotion, braking for affect, translating what partners say to what they mean and more
Clinical Demo and Analysis, Part 2
- How to work with each partner’s inner child to quickly identify the roots of dysfunctional behaviors
- The secret to helping clients separate their functional adult self from their dysfunctional relationship stance
- The importance of education in maintaining and strengthening the transformation in the partner’s character, awareness, and behavior
- Tips for practicing detachment from outcome, digging for concrete details, joining through the truth, and finding points of leverage quickly and accurately
A Follow-Up Interview
- Experience the flow of a complete RLT session as Terry Real masterfully and seamlessly maintains forward momentum
- Learn how to keep partners on track and forge a therapeutic alliance quickly by being direct and directive
- Discover the flexibility of RLT as Terry “brakes for affect” to take advantage of openings that arise during the session
- Experience the transforming power of one partner doing individual work in the presence of the other
Course Overview
The “New Ways to Work with Last-Chance Couples with Terry Real” course introduces participants to the groundbreaking Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Approach. This therapy focuses on couples who are on the brink of separation or divorce, offering practical techniques to help both partners reconnect and heal. Led by renowned couples therapist Terry Real, this course equips therapists with the tools they need to tackle challenging, high-stakes relationships.
Why Choose This Course?
This course is ideal for therapists seeking new strategies to work with “last-chance” couples. If you’re struggling to help couples who are about to call it quits, this training provides a fresh perspective and actionable techniques to guide them towards connection. Relational Life Therapy is known for its direct and effective approach, blending therapeutic techniques with real-life applications that lead to lasting change in relationships.
Key Benefits of the Course
- Learn proven techniques from the Relational Life Therapy Approach
- Discover practical strategies to help couples on the verge of separation
- Understand how to facilitate deeper emotional connections between partners
- Gain tools to handle difficult relational dynamics and power imbalances
- Help couples create more fulfilling and sustainable relationships
Course Description
In this course, Terry Real teaches his signature approach to couples therapy, focusing on working with high-conflict and last-chance couples. Participants will explore:
- How to guide couples through relational transformation
- The role of empathy, boundary-setting, and vulnerability in healing relationships
- Specific RLT interventions designed to break through impasses
- Techniques to balance the power dynamics in a relationship
This course is perfect for therapists who are looking for impactful, results-driven approaches to assist couples who are at the brink of divorce or separation.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is best suited for therapists, counselors, psychologists, and social workers who specialize in couples therapy or relationship counseling. Whether you’re experienced or new to working with couples, the tools and techniques from Terry Real will add value to your therapeutic practice.
About the Instructor
Terry Real is a licensed family therapist and the founder of the Relational Life Institute. With over 30 years of experience, Terry has helped thousands of couples and individuals transform their relationships. He is an internationally recognized speaker and author, known for his innovative approach to relationship therapy, combining empathy with accountability in his unique therapeutic framework.
 Keywords
- Last-Chance Couples Therapy
- Relational Life Therapy Course
- Terry Real Couples Therapy
- Couples Therapy Certification
- Therapy for High-Conflict Couples
Testimonials
“This course transformed my approach to couples therapy. Terry Real’s techniques are easy to apply and incredibly effective.” – Sarah, Licensed Therapist
“I’ve never felt more confident in helping my clients navigate difficult relational dynamics. The tools I gained from this course are invaluable.” – Mark, Couples Counselor