LGBTQ+ Relationship Bootcamp in South Carolina

"I highly recommend this workshop to anyone interested in a better way of life for themselves and their loved ones. It provides practical tools to live and love more effectively. Well worth the time!"
– Lynette Mancuso, Bootcamp Participant

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We are not producing this workshop, but if you purchase your tickets
through us, your ticket fees directly support Relational Life Foundation's mission.

In May 24th-25th 2025,Greenville SC

This Bootcamp is specifically designed for LGBTQ+ individuals and partners wanting a space that acknowledges their unique experiences alongside allies and mental health providers wanting to support efforts to build and protect safe and secure relationships for all.

Apply for a sliding scale or register below

This workshop is for all individuals and couples,
regardless of relationship status and financial means.
Attend on your own or with a partner.

Your Guide:

Lisa Rivers, BSW, MMFT, LMFT
Hello! My name is Lisa Rivers (she/they). I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist certified in Relational Life Therapy and Relationship Skills Bootcamps. I am a dedicated advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, with a long history of grassroots activism and philanthropy aimed at fostering safety, inclusion, and empowerment within the community. With years of experience in Relational Life Therapy, I have worked to help LGBTQ+ individuals, partners, and families build stronger, more resilient relationships. My work extends beyond therapy, actively supporting organizations that fight for LGBTQ+ equality, mental health access, and community-building initiatives. Passionate about creating spaces where love and authenticity thrive, I bring a unique blend of professional expertise and lived experience to this transformative bootcamp.

Learn More About Lisa at her website

Create a Relationship Built on Compassion and Collaboration for Lifelong Intimacy

You’ll gain a wealth of practical skills you can use immediately to build healthier, more meaningful relationships, including:

What gets in your way of the deeply satisfying relationship you want.
How your self-esteem & boundaries intersect to create repeated patterns in your relationships.
How to center yourself so you can effectively engage in challenging conversations.
Healthy listening & responding skills to improve communication & de-escalate conflict.
How to assert your wants & desires in a way that empowers your partner to meet them.
Winning strategies to nurture your connection and cherish your partner.

What Should I Expect from the
Relationship Bootcamp?

The Relationship Bootcamp takes place in Greenville, South Carolina for two full days: Saturday the 24th – Sunday the 25th of May, 2025
9am-5pm ET both days.

You will learn essential skills from Relational Life Therapy (RLT)—the radically effective approach to relationship therapy created by internationally-recognized therapist and bestselling author, Terry Real. RLT is known for its ability to spark profound, lasting change in individuals and their relationships, and these skills will help you build and sustain meaningful connections.

You will learn through a combination of lecture, small group exercises, and personal reflections.

Who Should Join?

The Relationship Bootcamp is suitable for:

Couples looking to strengthen their connection, improve communication, and sustain intimacy.
Individuals looking to overcome their barriers to intimacy and cultivate more meaningful relationships.
Mental health professionals looking to deepen their understanding of the RLT model and as a pre-requisite to the training to facilitate their own Relationship Bootcamps.
This Bootcamp is specifically designed for LGBTQ+ individuals and partners wanting a space that acknowledges their unique experiences alongside allies and mental health providers wanting to support efforts to build and protect safe and secure relationships for all.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will this event take place?
Greenville, South Carolina

How does it work?
Once you register for the event through our system, you will be connected with Lisa. She will be in touch with the details!

How much does it cost?
If purchased through our website, the workshop costs $299 per person to attend for the full two days. If you register as a pair, the cost is $599 for two.
If this fee is out of reach for you, you are invited to apply here for a sliding scale rate.

What is Relational Life Therapy?
Relational Life Therapy (RLT) is Terry Real’s radical approach to couples therapy that breaks many of the rules of traditional couples therapy. Notably, RLT emphasizes the importance of people learning the ongoing skills they need to nurture and cherish their relationships long after their time in therapy is over. It’s these core skills you will learn in the Relationship Bootcamp to help you create meaningful relationships and keep the spark alive. RLT equips people with the powerful relational skills they need to cultivate meaningful connections—to themselves, each other, and the planet as a whole.

Who is Terry Real?
Terry Real, LICSW, 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.

Terry has trained thousands of mental health practitioners in his RLT method to date, including the RLT Bootcamp Facilitators running this workshop, all through his esteemed training school, the Relational Life Institute.

I’m attending as a professional, do I need to participate?
Yes—participation is essential for you to get the maximum knowledge and benefit from the experience. You may come alone or with your partner.

What’s your refund policy?
Check with your facilitator directly.

I have more questions. Who do I speak to?
Please reach out to [email protected]

Past Participant Testimonials

“My partner and I both came out of relationships and families with poor communication skills. This course helped give us the tools needed to discuss openly and not react.”
- Robin, Denver CO

“Before this course I was in a trench of emotion. After this course I don’t think being told to calm down will trigger me as much. Because that’s my adaptive child, and not my wise adult.”
- Anonymous Participant, Denver, CO

“I feel so grateful for this course. It helped me understand myself and my partner more and from a deeper place (adaptive child). I feel I will be going back out into the world with a new lens!”
-Samantha, Denver CO

“This workshop helped me understand where I come from, who I am, and a path to be the better me.”
-Justin, Denver CO

Key Learnings

“Learning how to communicate and listen”
“Identifying and understanding my adaptive child”
“Learning about the inner child… and that I don’t have to listen to my inner child”

Workshop Highlights

“Self reflection”
“Opening Up”
“Finding my healthy center”