Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop

Many relationships begin with ease, excitement, and connection. Over time, however, even the strongest couples can find themselves struggling to communicate or feeling the spark fade. Daily stressors, careers, raising children, and the general busyness of life can create distance between partners, leaving couples disconnected, lonely, or stuck in patterns of conflict. For some, this may show up as recurring arguments over the same issues, while others may notice a quiet drifting apart—where conversations feel surface-level, physical intimacy fades, or emotional closeness feels out of reach.

If any of this resonates, you are not alone. These patterns are common and often rooted in deeper emotional needs and attachment dynamics. The good news is that with the right tools and guidance, couples can find their way back to connection, closeness, and renewed passion.

We are proud to offer the Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop (HMT)—a dynamic program designed for couples who want to strengthen their relationship, reconnect emotionally, and build a secure, lasting bond. This workshop is based on the research-backed model of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, and incorporates the key concepts from her groundbreaking book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love.

Throughout the workshop, couples will engage in a mix of education, guided exercises, and private conversations designed to create new patterns of emotional connection. Participants will learn to identify negative cycles that keep them stuck, better understand the emotions and needs driving these patterns, and practice new ways of reaching for each other that foster safety, intimacy, and trust. Rather than focusing on problem-solving or communication tips alone, this workshop helps couples go deeper—creating lasting change at the emotional level where true connection happens.

Whether you are looking to strengthen an already strong relationship, repair after periods of conflict or disconnection, or simply learn new tools to support your relationship through life’s challenges, Hold Me Tight® offers a supportive and transformative experience. Couples will leave with a deeper understanding of themselves and their partner, along with practical tools they can continue to use long after the workshop ends.

Hold Me Tight® is a registered trademark to Sue Johnson.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Integrative Couples Therapy, 191 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, United States