Couples Workshop Near Minneapolis, MN
The Relationship Skills Bootcamp
You're stuck in the same fight.
Again.
You try to explain how you feel, but it comes out wrong. Your partner shuts down or snaps back. The distance grows. The resentment builds. And you're left wondering if this is just how it's going to be.
If you're a couple in Minneapolis, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, or anywhere in the Twin Cities metro, you don't have to stay stuck.
The Essential Relationship Skills Bootcamp is a 2-day intensive couples workshop held in Edina, MN — just minutes from Minneapolis. It's designed for couples who are serious about change and ready to learn the skills that actually work.
I'm Sarah Borrell, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and one of only 100 therapists worldwide certified to teach this workshop. This isn't traditional couples therapy. It's an accelerated, skills-focused experience based on Relational Life Therapy (RLT) — the approach created by Terry Real that's known for creating rapid, lasting change.
In two days, you'll learn what most couples spend years trying to figure out on their own.
A 2-Day Marriage & Relationship Workshop
for Couples and Individuals
The Bootcamp is two full days of teaching, practice, and breakthroughs. You may arrive on day one feeling stuck. You'll leave on day two with clarity and tools to start practicing right away
Most couples describe the experience as eye-opening, surprisingly fun, and genuinely hopeful. You're not alone in the room. You'll be learning alongside other couples facing the same struggles. And no, you won't be asked to air your dirty laundry. This is skills training, not group therapy.
Want to see what a typical day looks like? [Read about what happens at the bootcamp]
What You'll Learn at This Couples Communication Workshop
The Bootcamp teaches the specific, practical tools you need to communicate better, fight less, and reconnect:
The Five Losing Strategies — the patterns that kill intimacy and keep you stuck (and how to spot them before they spiral)
The Five Winning Strategies — the communication skills that repair conflict and rebuild closeness
How to say hard things without starting a fight — the Feedback Wheel gives you a 4-step process for speaking your needs clearly
How to listen when you're triggered — most people listen to respond. You'll learn how to listen to understand
Where your patterns come from — and how to break free from the survival strategies you learned as a kid
This workshop is based on Relational Life Therapy (RLT), the framework created by bestselling author and internationally recognized therapist Terry Real. RLT is different from traditional marriage counseling. It's faster, more direct, and it actually teaches you what to do differently.
Who is this Relationship Workshop for?
Couples Ready to Reconnect
This couples workshop is for you if:
You keep having the same fight and nothing changes
You feel more like roommates than partners
You love each other but can't seem to get it right
One of you shuts down, the other pursues - and you're stuck in that cycle
You're considering couples therapy but want faster results
Whether you're dating, engaged, married 20 years, or somewhere in between — if you're ready to learn how to do this differently, the Bootcamp will give you the tools.
Individuals Ready to Grow
You don't need to bring a partner. In fact, some of the most powerful changes happen when you come alone. If you're single, dating, or in a relationship where your partner isn't ready yet — this workshop will help you:
Understand your patterns and why past relationships didn't work
Build healthier boundaries and stronger self-worth
Heal from past relationships so you don't carry old wounds into new ones
Show up differently in all your relationships — romantic, family, friendships, work
What Makes This Different from
Couples Therapy?
This isn't therapy. It's skills training.
You won't be asked to talk about your relationship in front of the group. You won't share private details. Instead, you'll learn — through teaching, discussion, and practice — the exact strategies that help couples communicate better, repair faster, and stay connected.
Think of it this way: Therapy helps you process your story.
The Bootcamp teaches you the skills to write a different one.
After the Bootcamp, you can practice on your own or continue with ongoing couples therapy.
Either way, you'll have a shared language and that makes everything easier.
The Relationship Bootcamp is held in Edina, Minnesota — convenient for couples throughout the Minneapolis metro area.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP DATES IN EDINA, MN
March 6-7
(Fri & Sat)
May 16-17
(Sat & Sun)
August 13-14
(Thur & Fri)
Oct 23-24
(Fri & Sat)
9am-5pm
Edina, Minnesota
This is an authorized presentation of Terry Real’s Relational Life Therapy Bootcamp, using the skills and principles from his Relational Life Therapy (RLT) model.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Couples Workshop
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Read more about what each day looks like and the skills you will learn here: https://sarah-borrell.com/blog/rlt-bootcamp-what-to-expect
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No. This isn't group therapy. You'll never be asked to air your dirty laundry or share anything private about your relationship. The workshop is focused entirely on teaching skills — not processing your story in front of the room.
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Yes. Many people attend without a partner. Whether you're single, dating, or in a relationship where your partner isn't ready — this workshop will help you understand your patterns, build healthier boundaries, and show up differently in all your relationships.
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Therapy helps you process your story. The Bootcamp teaches you the skills to write a different one. It's accelerated learning — you'll walk away with tools you can use immediately. Many couples do the Bootcamp first, then continue with ongoing therapy to go deeper.
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The Bootcamp can help even if you're struggling. But if you're in active crisis — considering separation, dealing with a recent affair, or one partner is checked out — reach out for a discovery call first. I'll help you determine if this is the right starting point or if ongoing couples therapy is a better fit
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It can be. Engaged couples often attend to build a strong foundation before marriage. You'll learn the communication and conflict-resolution skills that keep intimacy alive long-term. If you're planning a wedding, this is one of the best investments you can make in your future together.
Ready to stop having the same fight and start building the connection you want?
Register for the next Relationship Bootcamp or schedule a consultation call to see if this workshop is right for you.
You don't need the answers. You just need to show up.
