Relationship Bootcamp
A two-day, in-person bootcamp grounded in Relational Life Therapy. Practical tools for communication, conflict, and deeper connection, whether you come as a couple or on your own.
It's Okay To Want A Life Full Of Love.
And It's Normal Not To Know How To Create It Yet.
This two-day Relationship Bootcamp from Relational Life Texas is a guided, in-person learning experience designed to help you understand what gets in the way of connection, and how to build something more honest, collaborative, and resilient together.
We'll Help You Build A Relationship On
Compassion and Collaboration
Over the course of two days, you’ll gain practical tools and insights that help you show up differently, in conversations, in conflict, and in connection.
During these 2 days, you'll learn
- Understand how self-esteem and boundaries shape recurring patterns in your relationships.
- Stay grounded and emotionally regulated during challenging conversations.
- Listen and respond in ways that improve communication and de-escalate conflict.
- Express your wants and needs clearly, without criticism or defensiveness.
- Use proven strategies to strengthen connection, repair ruptures, and nurture intimacy.
What to expect over two days
Over these two days, you will participate in a structured, supportive learning experience grounded in Relational Life Therapy (RLT). Rather than focusing on theory alone, this workshop is designed to help you experience change, not just talk about it.
Interactive teaching
Complex relationship dynamics made easy to understand through guided instruction and real-world examples.
Small group exercises
Practice new skills in a supportive, structured environment. No forced sharing, just real learning at your own pace.
Personal reflection
Guided time to integrate insights in a way that feels meaningful and manageable for you and your relationship.
No pressure. No forced sharing. Just real learning at your own pace.
Our approach
Why Relational Life Therapy?
Relational Life Therapy equips couples with practical, emotionally grounded skills that build stronger, more meaningful connections—with themselves and with each other.
Rather than focusing only on insight, RLT emphasizes real-time change: learning how to speak honestly, stay connected during conflict, and take responsibility for how we show up in our relationships.
Real-time change
Practice new skills where relationship patterns actually happen.
Stay connected
Learn to remain grounded and honest, even during conflict.
Own your impact
Pair accountability with compassion to create lasting repair.
Founder of RLT
The origin of RLT
A practical method built for real relationships
RLT was developed by Terry Real, LICSW, an internationally recognized family therapist, bestselling author, and sought-after speaker. Over the past two decades, Terry has trained thousands of mental health professionals worldwide in the RLT approach.
His work has been featured by Oprah, Vogue, The Today Show, and CNN. His New York Times bestseller, Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship, has helped countless couples move from disconnection toward deeper partnership.
Recognized and featured by
This workshop is for you if
Relational Life Therapy provides valuable tools for anyone looking to deepen their relationships.
Couples stuck in conflict
Strengthen communication, improve connection, and break free from repeating arguments.
Individuals seeking growth
Overcome personal barriers to intimacy and build healthier, more authentic relationships.
Mental health professionals
Deepen your understanding of the RLT model and potentially facilitate your own bootcamps.
Meet Your 2026 Workshop Facilitators
This Relationship Bootcamp will be led by Jessica Johnson, LPC, LMFT and Michelle Klein, LPC, experienced Relational Life Therapy-trained clinicians who bring warmth, clarity, and deep respect for the complexity of relationships.
Together, they create a supportive, structured environment where couples can learn, practice, and integrate powerful relationship skills, without pressure or judgment.
Jessica Johnson
LPC, LMFT
Jessica helps couples identify the deeper dynamics that keep them stuck in cycles of conflict, withdrawal, or power struggles. She supports partners in developing greater self-awareness and accountability, so conversations can move from reactivity to collaboration.
In workshops, Jessica brings a clear, compassionate teaching style that helps couples understand why patterns form, and how to interrupt them in real time. Her approach encourages honest engagement while maintaining respect, safety, and emotional integrity for both partners.
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Jessica Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals and couples seeking deeper connection, greater emotional honesty, and lasting relational change. She is trained in Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and brings a grounded, compassionate presence to her work, especially with couples who feel stuck in repeating patterns or ongoing conflict.
Jessica supports couples navigating communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, power struggles, and major life transitions. She helps partners move beyond blame and defensiveness, guiding them toward clearer self-expression, stronger boundaries, and more collaborative ways of relating.
In her workshops, Jessica creates a space that feels both safe and structured, allowing participants to engage deeply with the material while honoring their own pace. Her style balances warmth with clarity, helping couples translate insight into practical, real-life change.
Michelle Klein
LPC
In her work, Michelle emphasizes emotional responsibility, mutual respect, and the ability to stay connected even when conversations feel difficult. She helps couples recognize unspoken dynamics, slow down reactive cycles, and develop practical skills that support both honesty and care.
Her facilitation style is steady and attuned, offering couples a sense of safety while encouraging meaningful growth. Participants often appreciate her ability to make complex emotional processes feel understandable, approachable, and actionable.
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Michelle Klein is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps couples build emotional safety, repair trust, and develop healthier ways of relating to one another. Trained in Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Michelle works with couples who want to move out of cycles of reactivity and into more connected, resilient partnerships.
Michelle has a particular strength in helping partners slow down difficult interactions, understand their emotional triggers, and practice new communication skills that foster empathy and accountability. Her approach is thoughtful, steady, and deeply relational, supporting couples as they learn to stay connected even in moments of tension.
As a workshop facilitator, Michelle brings a calm, grounding presence that helps participants feel seen and supported. She is skilled at guiding both learning and reflection, ensuring that couples leave with tools they can continue to use long after the workshop ends.
The real work
Discover the real work relationships need
Relationships take work—but few of us are shown what that work actually looks like.
The real work of relationships is minute-to-minute. This workshop teaches practical skills that help you stay grounded in conflict, speak honestly, and build intimacy that lasts.
Register for the bootcampAt the end of two days, you'll have the skills to:
Stay grounded in conflict
Override knee-jerk reactions in heated moments to navigate conflict calmly. Let go of the battle over who’s right and work together to find a solution.
Build honest connection
Break free from losing strategies that block true intimacy. Complain without blame and get more of what you want from your relationship.
Support lasting progress
Encourage your partner’s efforts and celebrate progress with greater awareness and intention.
Choose your ticket
$550
per person
- Full 2-day workshop access
- All materials included
- Small group exercises
- Personal reflection time
$1050
per couple ($525 per person)
- Full 2-day workshop for two
- All materials included
- Couples-specific exercises
- Personal reflection time
Workshop details
Dates
Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2026
Time
9:30am – 5:30pm each day
Location
8627 Cinnamon Creek Drive, Ste. 701
San Antonio, TX 78240
Questions?
Email contact@relationallifetexas.com
Questions about the workshop?
We are happy to help you decide whether the Bootcamp is right for you.
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