What does RLT mean in THERAPY

Relational Life Therapy (RLT) is a therapeutic approach that uses interpersonal relationships as the primary focus of the healing process. It was developed by Dr. Terry Real, a nationally recognized couples and family therapist.

RLT can be beneficial for individuals, couples and families who are struggling to create meaningful connections with one another and improve their relationships overall. It also helps those who need to gain better insight into themselves and their own patterns of behavior in order to make positive changes in their lives.

RLT focuses on identifying patterns in communication, exploring emotions and beliefs related to relationships, practicing effective strategies for communicating effectively with others and cultivating more secure forms of attachment in close relationships. It also involves helping clients develop new ways of related to other people within the context of various relationships such as work, family or romantic partnerships.

During an RLT session, techniques such as cognitive-behavioral interventions, mindfulness exercises, group discussion and skill building activities may be utilized to help the client progress through various stages of growth within their therapy experience. Other forms of assessment may also be employed in order to gain additional insight into the client's individual needs or dynamics at play between members within a relationship system.

Results will vary depending on many factors such as how committed each person is to making changes in their life/relationships, individual readiness for change and how quickly they are able to apply newly acquired skills within sessions or outside contexts such as work or home environments. However, clients should begin noticing small improvements complimented with increased feelings of satisfaction almost immediately while engaging in this type of therapy.