Terry Real, LICSW is an internationally-known speaker and a licensed marriage and family therapist.  He is the founder of the Relational Life Institute, Chairman of REAL Relational Solutions, Inc., and has maintained an active private practice in the Boston area for over 25 years. His published works include I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression; How to Get Through to You: Reconnecting Men and Women; and The New Rules of Marriage: A Breakthrough Program for 21st Century Relationships.

Real has appeared on the Today Show, 20/20, and Oprah among other nationally-syndicated programs.  The recognition he’s received for his ground -breaking contributions to couples’ therapy and the understanding of man-woman relationships extends far beyond the helping professions.  For instance, Robert Bly, famous poet-activist and author of Iron John, hailed his work as “Moving onto new ground... exhilarating in its honesty.”  Real is a creative and inspirational teacher/trainer whose workshops receive the very highest ratings. He lives with his wife, family therapist Belinda Berman, and their two sons in Newton, MA.