Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Brunswick, ME • Led by Andrea Medaris, Psy.D
Apr
26
to Apr 27

Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Brunswick, ME • Led by Andrea Medaris, Psy.D

We welcome ALL couples to our Hold Me Tight Couples Workshop. Hold Me Tight® is an educational relationship enhancement workshop based on the book by Dr. Sue Johnson, Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love. The structured curriculum used in this workshop is based on the theory and practice of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). EFT is a systematic approach that aims to reduce relationship distress and help couples create trust and intimacy. In this private weekend workshop, you will learn how to identify and change the negative cycles that get in the way of intimacy, make sense of emotions, and restore trust and safety in your relationship.

The workshop is led by a certified EFT therapist and supervisor, Andrea Medaris, Psy.D., who will guide you and your partner through facilitated conversations, video presentations, guided exercises and one-on-one discussions to help you reconnect and transform your relationship. Although we encourage questions and comments at our Couples Workshops, there is no requirement or expectation for all attendees to share in the group. All of the conversations with your partner will be in private room, and we always emphasize privacy and comfort. We welcome people of all backgrounds, ages, faiths and sexual orientations.

For more information and to register, please go to:

https://centerforrelationships.org/store/p/hold-me-tight-workshop-r7s75-l749w


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Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat on Cape Cod • Led by Lana Emelyanov, LICSW
May
10
to May 11

Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat on Cape Cod • Led by Lana Emelyanov, LICSW

Please join us for an in-person two-day Hold Me Tight® retreat for couples in Barnstable, Cape Cod on May 10-11, 2025. This interactive relationship program is designed for couples and dating partners seeking to enhance their relationship. The small group format limited to six couples provides a unique opportunity for reflection, connection, and support.

Based on the book of the same title by Dr. Sue Johnson, the founder of emotionally-focused therapy, this program invites you to explore new ways to deepen your emotional connection and partnership. If you're seeking to enrich your relationship and experience more intimacy, this program offers a roadmap and tools to assist you on your journey.

The retreat is led by Lana Emelyanov, MSW, LICSW, a certified emotionally focused therapist, who brings extensive experience as a group facilitator and counselor.

You can earn 12.5 APA-approved CEU credits through this program. Please follow the link below for more details and registration:

https://counselingwithlana.com/registration.html

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Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Amherst, MA • Led by Sara Elinoff Acker, LICSW  (Copy)
Mar
29
to Mar 30

Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Amherst, MA • Led by Sara Elinoff Acker, LICSW (Copy)

This program teaches couples to become more attuned, trusting, and open with each other and to more easily handle day-to-day stress and conflict. Based on Susan Johnson's book Hold Me Tight, we will discuss key relationship concepts, watch demonstrative video clips, and do guided conversations designed to strengthen and deepen a couple’s emotional connection. All experiential exercises take place between partners in order to maintain personal privacy and provide safety.

In a weekend format, this workshop serves as a relationship retreat. It is limited to 12 couples. Our team includes our lead presenter, Sara Acker, and three other EFT therapists who are present for the entire weekend to support couples. It takes place at the Amherst Women's Club in Amherst Center, directly across from the Emily Dickinson Museum and within walking distance to several inns, restaurants and cafes, The Drake concert venue and the Amherst Cinema. Couples are encouraged to take advantage of Amherst's good dining and cultural offerings as a way to enhance their experience during the weekend.

For more information and to register, please go to:

https://linktr.ee/HoldMeTightProgram

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Created for Connection® Workshop • Huntington, Vermont • Led by Jonathan Ayers, LCMHC and Betsy Ellis, LCMHC
Mar
14
to Mar 15

Created for Connection® Workshop • Huntington, Vermont • Led by Jonathan Ayers, LCMHC and Betsy Ellis, LCMHC

Built off of the book, "Created for Connection" by Sue Johnson and Kenneth Sanderfer, we integrate the best of couples psychology with timeless wisdom from Christian spirituality.

This retreat has been so meaningful for so many couples…deepening bonds, rebuilding trust, and creating lasting emotional connections. It’s happening at the picturesque 7th Seed Lodge in Huntington Vermont with lodging and food included. Reach out for more information to jon@flourishvt.com.

Website Link: https://www.7thseed.org/event-details/created-for-connection-retreat


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Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Brunswick, ME • Led by Andrea Medaris, Psy.D
Nov
9
to Nov 10

Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Brunswick, ME • Led by Andrea Medaris, Psy.D

We welcome ALL couples to our Hold Me Tight Couples Workshop. Hold Me Tight® is an educational relationship enhancement workshop based on the book by Dr. Sue Johnson, Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love. The structured curriculum used in this workshop is based on the theory and practice of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). EFT is a systematic approach that aims to reduce relationship distress and help couples create trust and intimacy. In this private weekend workshop, you will learn how to identify and change the negative cycles that get in the way of intimacy, make sense of emotions, and restore trust and safety in your relationship.

Do you want to feel more accepted by your partner and have less conflict in your relationship?

Would you like to feel like your partner is more accessible, responsive and emotionally engaged with you?

Is it time to improve your relationship and learn how to communicate in new ways that promote better understanding and closeness?

The workshop is led by a certified EFT therapist and supervisor, Andrea Medaris, Psy.D., who will guide you and your partner through facilitated conversations, video presentations, guided exercises and one-on-one discussions to help you reconnect and transform your relationship. Although we encourage questions and comments at our Couples Workshops, there is no requirement or expectation for all attendees to share in the group. All of the conversations with your partner will be in private room, and we always emphasize privacy and comfort. We welcome people of all backgrounds, ages, faiths and sexual orientations. The workshop is held at the offices of Psychology Specialist of Maine.

For more information and to register, please go to:

https://centerforrelationships.org/store/p/hold-me-tight-workshop-r7s75


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Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat on Cape Cod • Led by Lana Emelyanov, LICSW
Oct
5
to Oct 6

Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat on Cape Cod • Led by Lana Emelyanov, LICSW

"Hold Me Tight®" is a two-day couples retreat program designed for couples. Based on the book of the same title by Dr. Sue Johnson, the founder of emotionally-focused therapy, this program invites you to explore new ways to deepen your emotional connection and partnership. If you're seeking to enrich your relationship, experience more intimacy, change negative interactional patterns, and rebuild trust, this program offers a roadmap and tools to assist you on your journey.

Location:
Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat takes place in a peaceful Cape Cod guest house in Barnstable, MA, within walking distance from the ocean. The small group format provides a unique opportunity for reflection, connection, and support.

Program Details:
Over the course of two days, we will engage in seven connecting conversations and use a mix of presentations, videos, discussions, and couples' exercises to explore the building blocks of trust, emotional connection, and intimacy.
These conversations will help you and your partner understand your interactional patterns and find new ways to respond to each other in an attentive and loving way.
All presentations will take place in a group format, while couples' exercises will be conducted privately. During the private exercises segment of the program, you will have the opportunity to receive guidance and assistance from a facilitator and supporting therapists. Alternatively, you may choose to use the workbooks and complete exercises independently.
The Hold Me Tight® couples retreat program is not the same as therapy, and there is no requirement to participate in group discussions or share within the group. This program is designed to provide a supportive and welcoming environment. It is suitable for all committed couples, whether you're thriving and seeking relationship enrichment or facing challenges and aiming to understand and change negative patterns.

Program Cost:
$875 Per Couple
The registration fee covers participation in the two-day retreat program for both partners and includes workbooks, program materials, snacks, and beverages on both days.

Registration and Payment:
To register for the Hold Me Tight® program, please send a registration request via email to svetlana.licsw@gmail.com, and secure your spot by submitting your payment.

Please visit our website to see available payment options:
https://psychotherapylicsw.com/couples-workshops.html

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Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Led by Andrea Medaris, Psy.D • Brunswick, ME
Apr
27
to Apr 28

Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Led by Andrea Medaris, Psy.D • Brunswick, ME

We welcome ALL couples to our Hold Me Tight Couples Workshop. Hold Me Tight® is an educational relationship enhancement workshop based on the book by Dr. Sue Johnson, Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love. The structured curriculum used in this workshop is based on the theory and practice of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). EFT is a systematic approach that aims to reduce relationship distress and help couples create trust and intimacy. In this private weekend workshop, couples will learn how to identify and change the negative cycles that get in the way of intimacy, make sense of emotions, and restore trust and safety in their relationship.

This workshop will be held in our beautiful, spacious office at Fort Andross in Brunswick, overlooking the Androscoggin River. We have enough private therapy offices for about 12 couples to have a secure space for their conversations. It’s a lovely weekend trip, and there are several inns and B&Bs nearby.

We are also offering 12 CEs for any Maine-licensed therapists who might like to attend with their partners.

For more information and to register, please go to:

https://centerforrelationships.org/self-help/p/hold-me-tight-workshop

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Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Amherst, MA • Led by Sara Elinoff Acker, LICSW
Apr
6
to Apr 7

Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Amherst, MA • Led by Sara Elinoff Acker, LICSW

This program teaches couples to become more attuned, trusting, and open with each other and to more easily handle day-to-day stress and conflict. Based on Susan Johnson's book Hold Me Tight, we will discuss key relationship concepts, watch demonstrative video clips, and do guided conversations designed to strengthen and deepen a couple’s emotional connection. All experiential exercises take place between partners in order to maintain personal privacy and provide safety.

In a weekend format, this workshop serves as a relationship retreat. It is limited to 12 couples. Our team includes our lead presenter, Sara Acker, and three other EFT therapists who are present for the entire weekend to support couples. It takes place at the Amherst Women's Club in Amherst Center, directly across from the Emily Dickinson Museum and within walking distance to several inns, restaurants and cafes, The Drake concert venue and the Amherst Cinema. Couples are encouraged to take advantage of Amherst's good dining and cultural offerings as a way to enhance their experience during the weekend.

For more information and to register, please go to:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-hold-me-tight-program-conversations-for-connection-registration-785135049067?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_campaign=postpublish&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_source=email

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Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat on Cape Cod • Led by Lana Emelyanov, LICSW
Mar
23
to Mar 24

Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat on Cape Cod • Led by Lana Emelyanov, LICSW

"Hold Me Tight®" is a two-day couples retreat program designed for couples. Based on the book of the same title by Dr. Sue Johnson, the founder of emotionally-focused therapy, this program invites you to explore new ways to deepen your emotional connection and partnership. If you're seeking to enrich your relationship, experience more intimacy, change negative interactional patterns, and rebuild trust, this program offers a roadmap and tools to assist you on your journey.

Location:
Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat takes place in a peaceful Cape Cod guest house in Barnstable, MA, within walking distance from the ocean. The small group format provides a unique opportunity for reflection, connection, and support.

Program Details:
Over the course of two days, we will engage in seven connecting conversations and use a mix of presentations, videos, discussions, and couples' exercises to explore the building blocks of trust, emotional connection, and intimacy.
These conversations will help you and your partner understand your interactional patterns and find new ways to respond to each other in an attentive and loving way.
All presentations will take place in a group format, while couples' exercises will be conducted privately. During the private exercises segment of the program, you will have the opportunity to receive guidance and assistance from a facilitator and supporting therapists. Alternatively, you may choose to use the workbooks and complete exercises independently.
The Hold Me Tight® couples retreat program is not the same as therapy, and there is no requirement to participate in group discussions or share within the group. This program is designed to provide a supportive and welcoming environment. It is suitable for all committed couples, whether you're thriving and seeking relationship enrichment or facing challenges and aiming to understand and change negative patterns.

Program Cost:
$875 Per Couple
The registration fee covers participation in the two-day retreat program for both partners and includes workbooks, program materials, snacks, and beverages on both days.

Registration and Payment:
To register for the Hold Me Tight® program, please send a registration request via email to svetlana.licsw@gmail.com, and secure your spot by submitting your payment.

Please visit our website to see available payment options:
https://psychotherapylicsw.com/couples-workshops.html

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Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Amherst, MA • Led by Sara Elinoff Acker, LICSW
Oct
28
to Oct 29

Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Amherst, MA • Led by Sara Elinoff Acker, LICSW

Workshop Description: This two-day workshop guides partners to become more attuned, trusting, and open with each other to more easily handle day-to-day stress and conflict. It's designed for couples who are struggling as well as those just wanting to strengthen their relationship.

Dates and Times: Saturday, April 6, 9-5:15. Sunday April 7 9:30-5

Venue: Amherst Women's Club, 35 Triangle St., Amherst MA

For more information and to register, please go to:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-hold-me-tight-program-conversations-for-connection-registration-785135049067?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_campaign=postpublish&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_source=email

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Building Strong Bonds • On Zoom • Led by Andrea Medaris, Psy.D
Sep
22
to Dec 7

Building Strong Bonds • On Zoom • Led by Andrea Medaris, Psy.D

We welcome ALL couples to our “Building Strong Bonds” workshop based on the Hold Me Tight® educational relationship enhancement workshop developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love. The structured curriculum used in this workshop is based on the theory and practice of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). EFT is a systematic approach that aims to reduce relationship distress and help couples create trust and intimacy. In this small group of couples, you will learn how to identify and change the negative cycles that get in the way of intimacy, make sense of emotions, and restore trust and safety in your relationship.

The group meets Thursdays 4pm-6:30pm each week for 4 weeks. Monthly 9/22-10/13 and 10/27-12/7

For more information and to register, please go to:

https://www.psychologyspecialistsme.com/relationship-workshop-series

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Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Brunswick, ME • Led by Julie Quimby, Ph.D. and Theresa Cohen, LICSW
May
6
to May 7

Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Brunswick, ME • Led by Julie Quimby, Ph.D. and Theresa Cohen, LICSW

The workshop is lead by two certified EFT couples therapists Julie Quimby, Ph.D. and Theresa Cohen, LICSW, who will guide you and your partner through facilitated conversations, video presentations, guided exercises and one-on-one discussions to help you reconnect and transform your relationship.

In a weekend format, this couples workshop serves as a relationship retreat. The workshop is held at the offices of Psychology Specialist of Maine.

For more information and to register, please go to https://www.psychologyspecialistsme.com/couples-workshops

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Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Amherst, MA • Led by Sara Elinoff Acker, LICSW
Apr
15
to Apr 16

Hold Me Tight® Workshop • Amherst, MA • Led by Sara Elinoff Acker, LICSW

This program teaches couples to become more attuned, trusting, and open with each other and to more easily handle day-to-day stress and conflict. Based on the book Hold Me Tight, we will discuss key relationship concepts, watch demonstrative video clips, and do guided conversations designed to strengthen and deepen a couple’s emotional connection. All experiential exercises take place between partners in order to maintain personal privacy and provide safety. Since this is an educational program and is not therapy, a phone or email screening will be done prior to enrollment.

In a weekend format, this couples workshop serves as a relationship retreat. It takes place at the Amherst Women's Club in Amherst Center, directly across from the Emily Dickinson Museum.This will be an in-person event. Full vaccinations are required to participate.

For more information and to register, please go to https://coupleandfamilyinstitute.com/2022/06/hmtapr2023/

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