At the core of every healthy relationship lies connection, honesty, and repair. It sounds easier than it is sometimes. When we’re stressed or triggered, even the most loving couples can fall into old patterns of criticizing, shutting down, clinging, or pulling away. Relational Life Therapy (RLT), developed by psychotherapist and author Terry Real, is a […]
Couples therapy is an evolving field. While there are several popular models and methods therapists use to help partners move beyond conflict into deeper connection, a few years ago, Nashville Psych’s Dr. Mark Simpson was drawn to a newer approach called Relational Life Therapy. Historically, in couples work, Dr. Simpson has drawn on multiple modalities, […]
Many couples come into therapy feeling stuck in repetitive, painful cycles. Perhaps one partner pursues while the other withdraws, blame flies, defenses rise, and both individuals feel misunderstood and lonely. Relational Life Therapy (RLT), developed by Terry Real, offers couples a powerful roadmap to break free from these patterns. Rather than tiptoeing around conflict, RLT […]