RLT Mini Lessons

Unique Mini Lessons Covering Topics from Relational Life Therapy
Join senior RLT therapist, Anna Sterk, LMFT, to learn distinctive relational skills that will help you build & sustain meaningful relationships—suitable for couples and individuals.

Five Mini-Lessons by Anna Sterk Available Below
Each lesson is a section of our Relationship Revival course.

Lesson 1: Self-Esteem & Boundaries

The Key Principles and Beliefs of Relational Living: A new way of being in a relationship that fosters thinking like a team, sustaining true intimacy, and cherishing your connection.
The Radical RLT Perspective on Self-Esteem and Boundaries: Discover how they directly relate to your ability to form truly intimate relationships.
Video duration: 1 hour 58 mins

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Lesson 2: Relational Grid & Relational Mindfulness

How You’re Showing up in Your Relationships: Using the RLT Relationship Grid, you’ll identify the patterns and behaviors that are getting in the way of creating the relationship you want.
Relational Mindfulness: Practicing the core skill to bring you back to the present moment during times of stress and conflict.
Video duration: 50 mins 30 seconds

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Lesson 3: Losing & Winning Strategies

Losing Strategies vs. Winning Strategies in Relationships: How to shift toward a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
Video duration: 57 mins 13 seconds

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Lesson 4: Relational Tools

Relational Technologies & Champions: Unique frameworks to help you communicate when you feel hurt, apologize effectively, listen non-defensively, and get more of what you want from your relationship.
The Power of Time-Outs: The how, when & where of effective space-taking to preserve intimacy.
Video duration: 50 mins 53 seconds

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Lesson 5: Relational Reckoning Interview with Terry

Understanding the Bottom Line: Relational Reckoning as a foundation for relational connection.
Exclusive interview with Terry Real, founder of Relational Life Therapy
Video duration: 36 mins 52 seconds

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What to Expect:

These lessons offer smaller bits of content to learn specific RLT skills. These videos are an easy entry point to specific skills.

In each of these one-of-a-kind mini lessons, you will learn essential relational skills to strengthen your relationships—whether you’re currently single or in a partnership.

These tools come from Relational Life Therapy—the radically effective approach to relationship therapy created by master therapist, Terry Real, MSW. Known for its ability to spark profound, lasting change in individuals and their relationships, these RLT resources will empower you to build and sustain meaningful connections.

About Relational Life Foundation

We are a non-profit offering free and low-cost relationship workshops, programs and services to underprivileged communities. We aspire to build a space where individuals from all backgrounds feel a deep sense of belonging and are empowered to engage in relational growth.

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This is a non-profit offering. All sales will contribute to the running costs and Relational Life Foundation’s provision of low-cost relationship workshops, programs, and services to marginalized communities.

With that in mind, your purchase of this content is tax-deductible.

What Others Say About RLT Relational Skills

“This work really opened my eyes to a new way of looking at myself, my partner and the relationship between us.”
- Mitch, Minneapolis, MN

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these online lessons?
Yes—you can learn these powerful life-long skills from the comfort of your own home.

What should I expect from learning about 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 Relationship Revival to help you create meaningful relationships and keep the spark alive.

Is this training suitable for mental health practitioners?
While this is designed to equip couples and individuals with the skills to transform their personal relationships, mental health professionals curious about Relational Life Therapy may attend to experience some of the model’s benefits first-hand, or for their own personal development.

I’m interested in making a larger donation. Who should I speak to?
Thank you for your interest in supporting Relational Life Foundation! You can reach out to our Development Director, Carrie Maloney, at [email protected].

I have more questions. Who can I speak to?
You can reach out to our Executive Director Sarah Oswald, at [email protected].