Our Work

Relational Life Foundation supports research, education and awareness of Terry Real’s Relational Life Therapy (RLT). Research has shown the transformational impact this method has had on both practitioners and recipients alike. Our mission is focused on making the method accessible to new audiences and achieving a deeper understanding of the processes that make RLT so powerful.

We Conduct Original Research:

In order to train skillful practitioners and to provide the best possible treatment to recipients, it is important to understand what works best about RLT, for whom, and under what circumstances. We are engaged in collecting data from both practitioners and recipients through interviews, questionnaires, and case studies. We follow the recommended practices for research as published in American Psychological Association journals.

As we publish the results of our research we will enable RLT to be considered an Evidence Based Treatment, which will increase opportunities for further research and allow RLT to reach more populations with transformational programs.

We Provide Education and Awareness:

In our commitment to a Relational Living Movement, we offer programs to the public about the power and potential of the Relational Life Therapy methodology, as a transformational model of relating to others and the world around them. We do this by offering events, salons and workshops focused on a specific topic across categories and demographics. This includes free and sliding scale events. Our goal is to transcend the unprecedented levels of toxic individualism in our society.

What is RLT?

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Our Vision:

Relational Life Foundation provides the knowledge and skills necessary for living truly connected lives and fostering thriving relationships.

The importance of connection is highly emphasized, but precious little guidance on how to actually achieve it. Through Relational Life Therapy (RLT), a therapeutic modality created by Terry Real that challenges all forms of discrimination, we share wisdom and practical tools for building and nurturing meaningful connections.

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Our Core Values:

Research & Validation

Connection & Contribution

Culture of Belonging

We are committed to making relational support affordable and accessible to ALL people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, abilities, religion, culture, age, sexuality and financial means.

Respectful relationships have the power to change our world.

Help us build a world that relates respectfully and compassionately with one another.