Vision

Relational Life Foundation Vision

We empower individuals of all genders and identities to live more connected lives. This includes cultivating authentic connections with ourselves, our loved ones, society, diverse cultures, the human spirit, and with the planet as a whole.

Through Relational Life Therapy, a therapeutic modality created by Terry Real that challenges patriarchy and all forms of discrimination, we strive to share wisdom and practical tools for building and nurturing meaningful connections.

While the importance of connection is a highly emphasized theme in our current culture, there is precious little guidance on how to actually achieve it. In alliance with Relational Life Institute, we offer a relational technology that provides the knowledge and skills necessary for living truly connected lives and fostering thriving relationships.

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. In doing so, we create a form of mutual reciprocity where greater diversity is actively embraced, simultaneously leveraging our relational expertise to address these important matters.

Relational Life Foundation offers relationship workshops, programs and services to new audiences. 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.

Our work is built upon the following three pillars:

References
These references provide empirical evidence and theoretical insights into the benefits of cultivating meaningful relationships and forging connections within communities. They highlight the positive impact of social relationships on health, well-being, and resilience.

Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B., Baker, M., Harris, T., & Stephenson, D. (2015). Loneliness and social isolation as risk factors for mortality: A meta-analytic review. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 10(2), 227-237. doi:10.1177/1745691614568352

This meta-analytic review highlights the link between social relationships and mortality. The study emphasizes the importance of cultivating meaningful relationships and social connections as a protective factor against premature mortality.

Umberson, D., & Montez, J. K. (2010). Social relationships and health: A flashpoint for health policy. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 51(Suppl), S54-S66. doi:10.1177/0022146510383501

This article explores the role of social relationships in shaping health outcomes. It discusses the health benefits of strong social ties, including lower levels of stress, improved mental health, and enhanced access to healthcare resources.

House, J. S., Landis, K. R., & Umberson, D. (1988). Social relationships and health. Science, 241(4865), 540-545. doi:10.1126/science.3399889
This seminal study examines the impact of social relationships on health. It discusses how social support, social integration, and social participation contribute to better physical and mental health outcomes.

Ozbay, F., Johnson, D. C., Dimoulas, E., Morgan III, C. A., Charney, D., & Southwick, S. (2007). Social support and resilience to stress: From neurobiology to clinical practice. Psychiatry, 4(5), 35-40.
This review paper explores the role of social support in promoting resilience to stress. It highlights how social relationships and support networks can mitigate the negative impact of stress and contribute to psychological well-being.

U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, identifies loneliness as an epidemic:
https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/03/new-surgeon-general-advisory-raises-alarm-about-devastating-impact-epidemic-loneliness-isolation-united-states.html

​Our Vision

Relational Life Foundation offers relationship workshops, programs and services to new audiences. 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.​

Our Vision

Relational Life Foundation offers relationship workshops, programs and services to new audiences. 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.