This month, I'm sharing an article by Terry Real that asks one of the hardest questions in relationship work: What happens when the path to connection requires the courage to accept an ending.
Here is a moving article written by Terry Real which takes an insightful look at the true cost of staying in a "fundamentally uncherishing relationship," and offers guidance on when to end a relationship.
Do you battle a relentless inner critic? Terry Real explains why the idea that harshness is necessary for excellence is utter nonsense!. This article dives into the concept of the Adaptive Child who's running your relationship and teaches you how to replace self-loathing with loving firmness.
Read the full article, Learning to Live a Non-Violent Life, to move beyond shame and start treating yourself with the respect you deserve today.
Hearing more about Relational Life Therapy (RLT) recently? You're not alone. RLT and its founder, Terry Real, LICSW have been getting some well-deserved attention in the media lately. I'm honored and thrilled to share this recent headline shared by the Relational Life Foundation. Why Boys and Men Are Floundering According to the Relationship Therapist Terry Real
Terry Real, LICSW Chair and President of the Relational Life Foundation Board of Directors and the RLT approach are showing up more and more in the media — and for good reason. They offer grounded, transformative insights into intimacy, healthy masculinity, and the real work of healing relationships. One great example is this recent New York Times article, "3 Things a Couples Therapist Wants You to Do for Your Relationship" by Catherine Pearson, which highlights practical, compassionate tools drawn from the RLT framework.
"How I Learned that the Problem in My Marriage was Me!" by Daniel Oppenheimer is a brave and beautifully presented account of someone's personal experience working with Terry Real, LICSW, a masterful couples therapist and director of the Relational Life Foundation. This piece truly illuminates the powerful impact of his approach.
