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.
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.
Over these two days, you’ll participate in a structured, supportive learning experience grounded in Relational Life Therapy® (RLT) – a proven approach developed by internationally recognized therapist and bestselling author Terry Real.
Rather than focusing on theory alone, this workshop is designed to help you experience change, not just talk about it.
You’ll be guided through a thoughtful blend of:
Interactive teaching that makes complex relationship dynamics easy to understand
Small group exercises that help you practice new skills in a supportive environment
Personal reflection to integrate insights in a way that feels meaningful and manageable
No pressure. No forced sharing. Just real learning at your own pace.
This Relationship Bootcamp will be led by Jessica Johnson, LPC and Leanne Murphy, 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 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.
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 challenges such as 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.
In her work, Leanne 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.
Leanne Murphy 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), Leanne works with couples who want to move out of cycles of reactivity and into more connected, resilient partnerships.
Leanne 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, Leanne 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.
Relational Life Therapy (RLT) equips couples with practical, emotionally grounded skills that help them 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.
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 on couples therapy and relational healing has been featured by Oprah, Vogue, The Today Show, and CNN. His New York Times bestselling book, Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship, has helped countless couples move from disconnection toward deeper partnership.
We know that relationships take work, but few of us know what that work actually is.
The real work of relationships isn’t occasional, it’s minute-to-minute. And this workshop will teach you those critical minute-to-minute skills that build and sustain true intimacy.
Relational Life Therapy can provide valuable tools and insights to anyone looking to deepen their relationships. This is who we think will get the most out of the workshop:
Couples looking to strengthen their connection, improve communication, and sustain intimacy.
Individuals looking to overcome their barriers to intimacy and cultivate more meaningful relationships.
Mental health professionals looking to deepen their understanding of the RLT model and facilitate their own Relationship Bootcamps.
