Hold Me Tight®
Two-Day Couples Retreat in Barnstable, MA
May 10 (9 AM - 5 PM) and May 11 (9AM - 5 PM), 2025
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"Hold Me Tight®" is a two-day retreat program for couples. 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.
This program is for you if you would like to:
The Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat is led by Lana Emelyanov, LICSW, an experienced group facilitator and certified couples therapist. |
Rates: $875 Per Couple
You can earn 12.5 APA-approved CEU credits through this program
Hold Me Tight® Retreat FAQs
Where is the Hold Me Tight Retreat located?
The Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat takes place in a private guest house in Barnstable, MA, in a peaceful location within walking distance of the ocean. This small-group retreat, limited to six couples, provides a unique opportunity for reflection, connection, and support.
What is included in the Hold Me Tight Retreat?
The registration fee covers participation in the two-day retreat for both partners and includes workbooks, program materials, snacks, and beverages on both days. Meals and lodging are not included. There are multiple dining options in Barnstable and Hyannis, and we will be happy to share a list of local restaurants with you. We encourage you to explore accommodation options on beautiful Cape Cod and ensure you carve out time for relaxation and rest both before and after the workshop. Take full advantage of this charming setting to enhance your overall experience!
What is the structure of the Hold Me Tight Retreat?
Over the course of two days, we will engage in eight connecting conversations and use a mix of presentations, videos, discussions, and couples' exercises to explore the building blocks of trust, emotional connection, and physical 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, and 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 therapist. Alternatively, you may choose to use the workbooks and complete exercises independently.
Who attends the Hold Me Tight Retreat?
This program is designed for committed couples and dating partners who would like to strengthen and deepen their relationship. Whether you're looking to enhance your connection or address challenges and break negative patterns, this program will help you understand your needs and discover new effective ways to build a stronger bond.
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How is the Hold Me Tight Retreat different from therapy?
The Hold Me Tight® program is not the same as therapy. It is designed to provide a supportive and welcoming environment, and there is no requirement to participate in group discussions or share within the group. To learn more about the Hold Me Tight® approach and emotionally focused couples work, please refer to Dr. Sue Johnson’s book Hold Me Tight: 7 Conversations for a Lifetime of Love.
If you would like more information to determine if this program is the right fit for you, please contact us via phone or email.
The Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat takes place in a private guest house in Barnstable, MA, in a peaceful location within walking distance of the ocean. This small-group retreat, limited to six couples, provides a unique opportunity for reflection, connection, and support.
What is included in the Hold Me Tight Retreat?
The registration fee covers participation in the two-day retreat for both partners and includes workbooks, program materials, snacks, and beverages on both days. Meals and lodging are not included. There are multiple dining options in Barnstable and Hyannis, and we will be happy to share a list of local restaurants with you. We encourage you to explore accommodation options on beautiful Cape Cod and ensure you carve out time for relaxation and rest both before and after the workshop. Take full advantage of this charming setting to enhance your overall experience!
What is the structure of the Hold Me Tight Retreat?
Over the course of two days, we will engage in eight connecting conversations and use a mix of presentations, videos, discussions, and couples' exercises to explore the building blocks of trust, emotional connection, and physical 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, and 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 therapist. Alternatively, you may choose to use the workbooks and complete exercises independently.
Who attends the Hold Me Tight Retreat?
This program is designed for committed couples and dating partners who would like to strengthen and deepen their relationship. Whether you're looking to enhance your connection or address challenges and break negative patterns, this program will help you understand your needs and discover new effective ways to build a stronger bond.
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How is the Hold Me Tight Retreat different from therapy?
The Hold Me Tight® program is not the same as therapy. It is designed to provide a supportive and welcoming environment, and there is no requirement to participate in group discussions or share within the group. To learn more about the Hold Me Tight® approach and emotionally focused couples work, please refer to Dr. Sue Johnson’s book Hold Me Tight: 7 Conversations for a Lifetime of Love.
If you would like more information to determine if this program is the right fit for you, please contact us via phone or email.
Couples Testimonials
Wonderful weekend of growth, improved understanding, and connection with my partner.
I would recommend this workshop to any couple who wants to stay together in the long run. This workshop gave us the tools to heal hurts and sent us on our way feeling positive, with a roadmap for solving problems. |
Past Hold Me Tight Workshops
- October 5 - 6, 2024 Hold Me Tight Retreat on Cape Cod, Barnstable, MA
- March 24 – 25, 2024 Hold Me Tight Retreat on Cape Cod, Barnstable, MA
- September 24 – 25, 2022, Hold Me Tight Workshop, Acton Women’s Club, Acton, MA
- April 30 - May 1, 2022, Hold Me Tight Workshop, Acton Women’s Club, Acton, MA