RLT Relationship Skills Bootcamps
Relational Life Foundation is proud to offer relational bootcamps, based on the work of renowned therapist and teacher Terry Real, Founder of Relational Life Therapy (RLT), a skills-based approach to improving relationships.
Taught by a certified RLT therapist, this two day, powerfully transformative Relationship Skills Workshop provides individuals with the skills and the tools needed to create more loving, connected relationships.
By offering these workshops at sliding scale rates, Relational Life Foundation ensures people of all identities, regardless of financial means, has the opportunity to build deeper, more intimate relationships. Browse our list of upcoming bootcamps for in-person and virtual workshops.
Taught by a certified RLT therapist, this two day, powerfully transformative Relationship Skills Workshop provides individuals with the skills and the tools needed to create more loving, connected relationships.
By offering these workshops at sliding scale rates, Relational Life Foundation ensures people of all identities, regardless of financial means, has the opportunity to build deeper, more intimate relationships. Browse our list of upcoming bootcamps for in-person and virtual workshops.
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What Should I Expect from the Relationship Bootcamp?
Learn essential skills from Relational Life Therapy (RLT), the transformative approach to relationship therapy created by bestselling author Terry Real.
In just two days, you’ll discover practical, moment-to-moment tools that turn conflict into connection and strengthen trust, compassion, and collaboration. Training combines lectures, small group exercises, and guided personal reflections with Certified RLT Practitioners and Bootcamp Facilitators. Spark lasting change and build meaningful, fulfilling relationships.
The real work of relationships happens moment to moment—this workshop gives you the tools to make those moments count. |
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"The RLT Relationship Skills Bootcamp teaches you how to effectively restore balance to bring about profound transformation in each partner and the relationship as a whole."
- Terry Real, RLT Founder |
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Making Relationship Skills Bootcamps Accessible to EveryoneRelational Life Therapy (RLT) is a revolutionary approach to relationships, equipping people with the powerful relational skills they need to make love work and cultivate authentic connections — to themselves, to each other, and to our planet as a whole.
We are confident that applying the Relational Life skills that Terry Real has cultivated over four decades to the complex challenges of race relations, marginalization and discrimination will make valuable contributions to navigating the controversial and emotionally charged issues within the present cultural landscape. As the non-profit wing of Relational Life Institute, we offer Terry Real’s Essential Skills Bootcamp at an intentionally affordable rate specifically for marginalized communities. All individuals and couples are welcome, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, culture, age, relationship configuration and financial means. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How does it work?
Once you register for the event through our system, you will be connected with the facilitator(s) for details. |
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.
Learn more by reading our resource, What is Relational Life Therapy?
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. Therapists who attend for RLT Certification will come to participate not just observe, and are highly encouraged to attend with their partner. Please consult the Instructor about CEU availability.
What’s your refund policy?
Check with your facilitator(s) directly.
I have more questions. Who do I speak to?
Please reach out to [email protected]
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.
Learn more by reading our resource, What is Relational Life Therapy?
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. Therapists who attend for RLT Certification will come to participate not just observe, and are highly encouraged to attend with their partner. Please consult the Instructor about CEU availability.
What’s your refund policy?
Check with your facilitator(s) directly.
I have more questions. Who do I speak to?
Please reach out to [email protected]
Who Should Join?
The Relationship Bootcamp is suitable for:
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Participant Testimonials
KELLY, NOVEMBER 2024 PARTICIPANT
“A beautiful experience and wealth of information sharing around relationships and our adaptive child”
“A beautiful experience and wealth of information sharing around relationships and our adaptive child”
NOV 2024 BOOTCAMP PARTICIPANT "Effective, Connecting, Game-Changing" |
NOV 2024 BOOTCAMP PARTICIPANT "Profound, Practical, Inspiring" |
JANELLE "It's really nice to have a space reinforcing that I should have compassion for myself." 
SEP 2024 BOOTCAMP PARTICIPANT "The Relationship Bootcamp was a great opportunity to learn a new modality to connect with my partner in a deeper and more loving way." 
SEP 2024 BOOTCAMP PARTICIPANT "This course is very concise, informative and extremely useful. For anyone, but particularly couples, interested in deepening their understanding of and experience of intimate relationships, this course is very concise, informative and extremely useful. I wasn't sure what to expect and am very pleasantly surprised and feel I have practical tools to use to enhance my relationship with my partner." |
NATHAN "It's interesting to see such a wide variety of people talk about their emotions and be self reflective. For me it's neat to open up about my emotions and have people be receptive to them." 
SEP 2024 BOOTCAMP PARTICIPANT "This workshop...is the start of a transformational journey. Relationships are not always free of challenges, this workshop gives one the tools, knowledge and skills to progress forward down a path toward personal and relationship growth." 
SEP 2024 BOOTCAMP PARTICIPANT "If you are looking at breaking the patterns in your relationship and finding connection with the person you care about and love, then this is a solid program to do." |
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