The ImmersionGrow. Connect. Become more fully human.

Next cohort starts in May 2026 – limited seats available.

2000+

people transformed

40+

years of development

Robert Waldinger
Author, Professor, Zen Priest

Develop your mind.

Deepen your relationships.

Transform your life.

The Immersion is our flagship program and our most transformative experience. Enrollment is limited to small, closed groups so each participant receives the individual attention essential for meaningful change.

This course was born from four decades of guiding seekers, couples, therapists, and leaders — and recognizing the misconceptions about what it means to be human that keep us stuck, disconnected, and unable to thrive.

Over the years, we’ve developed Real Dialogue™, an approach to break through, connect well, and live with meaning and fulfillment. The Immersion provides the essential foundation and support to bring it into every part of your life.

I look forward to sharing this experience with you.

Polly

Not more content.

Not another technique.

A new way of being.

Our greatest superpower is self-awareness.

And it only arises through relationship.

Without self-awareness, you’ll keep repeating the same patterns — within yourself, in love, and at work. No amount of knowledge — not even self-knowledge — will lead to true transformation; only self-awareness can.

Real Dialogue™ is one of the rare methods that builds skills in self-awareness through relationship, and shifts these deeply stuck patterns in real time.

Grow, transform, connect, and discover a new way of being with The Immersion.

What people say about Real Dialogue™

Susan L.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Robin J.

Pastor

Kristina V.

Executive Director

Raymond C.

Clinical Psychologist

What's Included In The Immersion?

The Immersion is a 3 Month crash course into Real Dialogue™.

Over 40+ years of clinical experience, we've distilled what's most essential and effective to transform conflict and relationships into an engine for growth, connection, and fruitful collaboration.

We've helped over 2000 people experience real results.

Workbook

Weekly workbook covering essential insights to shift the way you experience and engage with reality, relationship, and projects

Personal Exploration

Get clarity and strengthen your awareness through Polly’s expert guidance in the Real Dialogue Lab and her pop-up appearances on various topics

Partner Practice

Weekly 60-minute live call with a partner from your cohort to practice Real Dialogue™

Learning Pod

Weekly 60-minute Zoom meeting with your 10-person cohort - and led by your expert facilitator - to practice Real Dialogue™, reflect on the week's lessons, plus Q&A

Real Dialogue Lab

Weekly 90-minute live zooms with Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath introducing innovative prompts, poems, videos and exercises that refine your abilities to speak and listen and transform your life

Community & Bonuses

Access to the Real Dialogue™ Community and valuable resources from Real Dialogue™ and our partners

How to Apply

The Immersion

$3000

Our most personalized, immersive program designed for meaningful transformation.

Who it’s for:

You want to develop your mind
You want to improve your relationships
You want to be more effective and fulfilled in your life
You're ready to turn conflicts into opportunities for growth and connection
You want to move beyond shame and develop confidence in love and work
You're committed to showing up
You're ready to challenge yourself

What You'll Experience:

12 weekly live sessions with Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath + practice groups, partner sessions, daily practices, and essential insights videos
Transform and develop your mind
Learn the art of healthy conflict
Awaken vitality in your relationships
Become more effective in your work and life
Discover the preciousness of human life
Develop equanimity, humor, wisdom, and love

Next cohort starts May 2026.

Our 100% Guarantee & Money-Back Promise

We want this to feel like the safest investment you’ll ever make in your growth — if you’re willing to actually show up and practice.

“Show up and practice” means completing the Videos, showing up to Partner Practice, Practice Group, and Master Classes and participating with an open mind. If you’ve done that and, for whatever reason, you’re not 100% satisfied within 30 days of joining, just send us an email to setup a meeting. We'll talk and if we can't help you find the value you're seeking, we’ll refund your entire payment.

Please note: the money-back guarantee only applies if you’ve completed the Videos and shown up to all meetings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this therapy?

No. This is not therapy. This is an educational program designed for you to develop skills that help to engage in relationships with clarity and skill. We do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions and this is not marriage or family therapy.

Read the full disclaimer and terms here.

Will I get access to 1:1 support?

As part of The Immersion you will get access to: weekly Mastery Classes with Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath, a weekly Small Group led by a highly skilled and knowledgable Real Dialogue™ Expert, the Real Dialogue™ Community, and you can connect with our Customer Success Team any time. You will have plenty of opportunities to ask any questions you may have and get individualized support and feedback to help you learn the skills.

Is it possible to pay in installments?

Yes. We offer extended payment plans for all of our programs. You will have an opportunity to choose the payment plan that works for you after your application and interview, at the time of enrollment.

For terms and conditions specifically related to payment plans, click here.

Is this only for couples?

No. This program is designed for anyone who wants to learn relational skills. Many seekers, couples, families, leaders, teams, and more have found our programs valuable.

Can I get a scholarship?

Yes. Every year, we offer a number of partial and full scholarships funded by generous donors to the Center For Real Dialogue. You will have an opportunity to apply for a scholarship when enrollments are open. In the meantime, we suggest that you join the waitlist for early notice as seats and scholarships go quickly.