Hold Me Tight®
Two-Day Couples Retreat in Barnstable, MA
May 10-11, 2025 (9 AM - 5 PM both days)
Rates: $875 per couple
Rates: $875 per couple
Learn Relational Techniques and Deepen Your Relationship
This small-group retreat program invites couples to explore new ways to deepen their emotional connection and partnership. Whether you want to enrich your relationship, experience more intimacy, or heal past wounds, the Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat offers a roadmap and practical tools to help you on your journey.
This program is designed for couples who want to:
The Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat is led by Lana Emelyanov, LICSW, an experienced group facilitator and certified couples therapist.
Psychologists and therapists can earn 12.5 APA-approved continuing education (CE) credits through this program (please see FAQs for details).
This program is designed for couples who want to:
- Strengthen their emotional connection
- Understand their interactional patterns and emotional needs
- Overcome obstacles when addressing conflicts
- Experience deeper intimacy
- Begin the process of repairing relationship injuries
The Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat is led by Lana Emelyanov, LICSW, an experienced group facilitator and certified couples therapist.
Psychologists and therapists can earn 12.5 APA-approved continuing education (CE) credits through this program (please see FAQs for details).
Couples Testimonials
"A 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."
"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."
Hold Me Tight® Retreat FAQs
Why Choose the Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat?
The Hold Me Tight® Retreat is for couples ready to deepen their emotional connection, address relational challenges, and renew passion. Grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), this evidence-based approach fosters trust, understanding, and secure attachment. Whether you need help overcoming communication barriers or simply want to reconnect, this retreat provides tools for meaningful, lasting change.
What’s Included?
The registration fee covers participation for both partners and includes:
Where is the Retreat Located?
The Hold Me Tight® Retreat takes place in a private guest house in Barnstable, MA, a peaceful location within walking distance of the ocean. This small-group setting, limited to six couples, offers an intimate and supportive environment. 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.
What Can We Expect?
The two-day retreat consists of 7+ guided conversations using a blend of:
Who Can Attend?
This program is designed for committed couples and dating partners looking to:
How is This Program Different from Therapy?
The Hold Me Tight® Retreat is a structured relationship enrichment experience, not therapy. While professional guidance is available, participation in group discussions is optional. To learn more about this program, you may refer to Dr. Sue Johnson’s book, Hold Me Tight: 7 Conversations for a Lifetime of Love.
Can I Receive Continuing Education Credits?
Yes! The National Marriage Seminars of America offers optional 12.5 APA-approved CEUs for this program for psychologists, therapists, and mental health professionals. To obtain CEUs, participants must attend the full workshop, sign in and out each day, pay the $39.99 CEU fee upon program completion. Please Check with your local licensing board to confirm CEU acceptance.
The Hold Me Tight® Retreat is for couples ready to deepen their emotional connection, address relational challenges, and renew passion. Grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), this evidence-based approach fosters trust, understanding, and secure attachment. Whether you need help overcoming communication barriers or simply want to reconnect, this retreat provides tools for meaningful, lasting change.
What’s Included?
The registration fee covers participation for both partners and includes:
- Two full days of structured workshops
- Workbooks and program materials
- Snacks and beverages
Where is the Retreat Located?
The Hold Me Tight® Retreat takes place in a private guest house in Barnstable, MA, a peaceful location within walking distance of the ocean. This small-group setting, limited to six couples, offers an intimate and supportive environment. 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.
What Can We Expect?
The two-day retreat consists of 7+ guided conversations using a blend of:
- Presentations
- Video demonstrations
- Group discussions
- Private couples’ exercises
Who Can Attend?
This program is designed for committed couples and dating partners looking to:
- Strengthen their bond
- Enhance emotional connection
- Overcome negative relational patterns
- Learn Relational Techniques
How is This Program Different from Therapy?
The Hold Me Tight® Retreat is a structured relationship enrichment experience, not therapy. While professional guidance is available, participation in group discussions is optional. To learn more about this program, you may refer to Dr. Sue Johnson’s book, Hold Me Tight: 7 Conversations for a Lifetime of Love.
Can I Receive Continuing Education Credits?
Yes! The National Marriage Seminars of America offers optional 12.5 APA-approved CEUs for this program for psychologists, therapists, and mental health professionals. To obtain CEUs, participants must attend the full workshop, sign in and out each day, pay the $39.99 CEU fee upon program completion. Please Check with your local licensing board to confirm CEU acceptance.
Do You Offer Private Hold Me Tight Programs?
Yes! If you prefer a one-on-one experience, Private Hold Me Tight Couples Intensives are available. Both private and small-group retreats offer a focused, distraction-free opportunity to invest in your relationship. Learn about Private Intensives.
Other Questions?
If you need more information, feel free to schedule an initial consultation:
If you need more information, feel free to schedule an initial consultation:
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund for cancellations made 30+ days before the retreat.
- 50% refund for cancellations made 14-30 days before the retreat.
- No refund within 14 days of the retreat, unless due to a documented medical emergency.
- Full refund if the facilitator cancels the retreat.
Previous Programs
- 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