Hold Me Tight®
Two-Day Couples Retreat in Barnstable, MA
May 3 (9 AM - 5 PM) and May 4 (9AM - 4:45 PM), 2025
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"Hold Me Tight®" is a two-day retreat program 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 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:
Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat is led by Lana Emelyanov, LICSW, a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, who brings extensive experience as a group facilitator and couples therapist. With advanced training in attachment-based therapy, Lana utilizes the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model to guide couples in understanding and strengthening their emotional connection. |
Rates: $875 Per Couple
You can earn 12.5 APA-approved CEU credits through this program
(CEU Certificate Fee applies; see registration page for details)
Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat takes place in a private guest house in Barnstable, MA, in a peaceful location within walking distance from the ocean. This small-group retreat program, limited to six couples, provides a unique opportunity for reflection, connection, and support.
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 some time for relaxation and rest both before and after the workshop. Take full advantage of this charming setting to enhance your overall experience!
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 some time for relaxation and rest both before and after the workshop. Take full advantage of this charming setting to enhance your overall experience!
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, 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.
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. This program is suitable for committed couples and dating partners who would like to deepen their relationship. Whether you're seeking relationship enrichment or facing challenges and aiming to change negative patterns, this program will help you to understand your needs and discover new ways to strengthen your connection.
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 feel free to contact us via phone or email.
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.
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. This program is suitable for committed couples and dating partners who would like to deepen their relationship. Whether you're seeking relationship enrichment or facing challenges and aiming to change negative patterns, this program will help you to understand your needs and discover new ways to strengthen your connection.
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 feel free to 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. |
