Overview

Are you longing for a stronger emotional bond with your partner? Want to reignite the spark and create a lifetime of love together? Join us for the transformative “Hold Me Tight” Couples Seminar, (or the faith-based Created for Connection Couples Seminar) based on the groundbreaking Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) by Dr. Sue Johnson.

🤝 Strengthen Your Connection: Uncover the secrets to building a more secure and loving bond with your partner. Learn how emotional responsiveness can lead to deeper intimacy and understanding.

🗝 Unlock the Science of Love: Dive into the fascinating world of attachment theory and understand how your early experiences shape your relationship dynamics. Gain insights into your unique attachment style and your partner’s, paving the way for healing and growth.

🗣️ Master the Art of Communication: Break free from negative interaction patterns and discover powerful communication techniques that foster open dialogue and emotional connection.

💓 Rekindle the Passion: Reignite the passion and rediscover the joy of being in each other’s arms. Create new positive cycles of love and closeness that will stand the test of time.

🧭 Navigate Conflict with Confidence: Conflict is normal, but learning how to navigate it constructively is key. Gain practical tools to resolve disagreements and grow stronger together.

🤗 Embrace Vulnerability: Experience the magic of vulnerability as you and your partner create a safe space for emotional expression and healing.

🗓️ Don’t Miss This Opportunity: Our “Hold Me Tight” Couples Seminar is a limited-time event that has transformed relationships worldwide. Secure your spot now and embark on a journey towards a happier, more connected relationship!

🎁 Bonus: Each paid participant will receive a copy of Sue Johnson’s best-selling book “Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love” or “Created For Connection” The Hold Me Tight Guide for Christian Couples” as a valuable guide for continued growth.

🌈 Love is Within Reach: Join us for the “Hold Me Tight” Couples Seminar and unlock the path to a more loving and fulfilling partnership. Reserve your seats today!

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📞 For inquiries and reservations, call 614-245-5119 or visit https://columbustherapyandhypnosis.com/.

Don’t wait! Your journey to a stronger, more loving relationship starts here at the “Hold Me Tight” Couples Seminar. Together, let’s build a love that stands the test of time! 💕

What is the Format of the Program?

In the workshops, the content is organized around seven essential conversations, often referred to as “Seven Conversations for Connection.” These conversations are based on Emotionally Focused Therapy and are designed to help couples understand and navigate the emotional patterns in their relationship, promote emotional responsiveness, and foster a deeper emotional bond. Each conversation addresses different aspects of the relationship dynamics, and they are sequential in nature, building upon one another. Here is an overview of the seven conversations:

Recognizing the Demon Dialogues: In this conversation, couples learn to identify and understand their negative interactional patterns, often referred to as “demon dialogues.” These are the repetitive and unproductive cycles of conflict and emotional disconnection that couples find themselves trapped in.

Finding the Raw Spots: In this conversation, couples explore and share their emotional triggers and vulnerabilities, also known as “raw spots.” These are the sensitive areas where past wounds and emotional pain are easily activated within the relationship.

Revisiting a Rocky Moment: Couples are guided to explore a significant negative event or moment in their relationship history. The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of how emotions were expressed and how attachment needs were either met or missed during that time.

Hold Me Tight – Engaging and Connecting: This conversation focuses on creating new interactions that foster emotional responsiveness and connection. Couples learn how to express their needs for emotional support and bonding in a way that their partner can understand and respond to.

Forgiving Injuries: In this conversation, couples explore the process of forgiveness and letting go of past hurts. This is not about excusing harmful behaviors, but rather finding a way to move forward and heal from emotional injuries.

Bonding through Sex and Touch: This conversation delves into the role of physical intimacy in a relationship. Couples learn to communicate their desires and emotional needs related to sex and touch and work on nurturing a deeper emotional and physical connection.

Keeping Your Love Alive: The final conversation is about exploring ways to maintain and enhance the progress made during the program. Couples develop strategies to continue fostering emotional connection, secure bonding, and responsiveness in their day-to-day lives.

Who is the Hold me Tight or Created for Connection for?

Couples who may benefit from Hold Me Tight or Created for Connection include:

1. Couples facing communication issues: The seminar helps couples learn effective communication strategies to express their emotions, needs, and concerns in a safe and constructive manner.
2. Couples experiencing conflict and emotional distance: If a couple finds themselves stuck in patterns of conflict or feeling emotionally disconnected, the workshop can assist in understanding and addressing these issues.
3. Couples seeking to rekindle their love and passion: The program aims to reignite the emotional and physical intimacy between partners, fostering a more secure and loving bond.
4. Couples considering separation or divorce: Hold Me Tight can be helpful for couples who want to explore if there’s a possibility to repair and strengthen their relationship before making any final decisions.
5. Couples who want to deepen their emotional bond: Even couples with relatively strong relationships can benefit from the workshop as it provides tools to further enrich their emotional connection.
6. Couples looking to enhance their problem-solving skills: The seminar teaches effective problem-solving techniques and how to navigate challenging situations constructively.

Do We Need to Be Married to Benefit from the Seminar?

No! Couples who are not yet married can benefit from the seminar. If you want to make your relationship better, this seminar is for you! The seminar is appropriate for:

• Dating Couples
• Engaged Couples
• Pre-marital Couples
• Couples in long-term relationships
• Married Couples
• Couples in non-traditional relationships

When is Hold Me Tight not a good fit or appropriate for a couple?

While the seminar can be beneficial for many couples seeking to improve their relationship, there are certain situations where attending the workshop might not be appropriate or effective. People who fall into the following categories should carefully consider whether this type of seminar is suitable for their specific circumstances:

1. Couples experiencing abuse or violence: If there is a history of physical, emotional, or any form of abuse within the relationship, attending a couples seminar like Hold Me Tight may not be safe or productive. In such cases, seeking individual therapy or couple therapy is essential to address the underlying issues and ensure the safety of those involved.
2. Individuals with severe untreated mental health issues: If one or both partners are struggling with severe untreated mental health conditions that require immediate attention, it may be more appropriate to seek individual therapy or counseling before participating in a couples seminar.
3. Couples in crisis situations: If the relationship is currently facing a major crisis, such as infidelity or a recent traumatic event, it may be best to address and stabilize the situation with the help of a qualified therapist before engaging in a couples seminar.
4. Partners unwilling to participate: For the Hold Me Tight program to be effective, both partners need to be willing and committed to participating and working on the relationship. If one partner is resistant or uninterested in attending, it may not be the right time to pursue this type of intervention.
5. Couples with significant communication barriers: While the workshop can help improve communication, couples with extremely high levels of conflict or communication difficulties may benefit more from individual therapy or counseling to address these foundational issues first.
6. Couples where one or both partners have decided to end the relationship: If one or both partners have firmly decided to separate or divorce, attending the Hold Me Tight workshop might not be the most appropriate course of action.

In any case, it is essential for couples facing challenges to seek guidance from qualified mental health professionals who can assess their unique situation and recommend the most suitable form of therapy or intervention. Not every approach works for everyone, so tailored support and assistance can make a significant difference in addressing relationship issues. If you would like to talk about therapy, contact us.

Your Facilitators

Yvonne Judge, IMFT is your current primary facilitator for the program. Yvonne is a Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice who is based out of Columbus, Ohio. Yvonne also holds sessions in Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland and throughout the Ohio area. Yvonne has extensive training in couple therapy methods including EFT and Gottman Method. She also trains and supervises MFT students. Click here to read Yvonne Judge’s full bio.

Other therapists from Columbus Therapy and Hypnosis may help facilitate the seminar. Check out our team page to read their bios.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How Long Does The Program Typically Last?

The Program typically lasts for a total of 16 hours. This can be delivered in multiple formats. Some facilitators prefer two sessions of 8 hours across two days. Others prefer four 4-hour sessions or eight 2-hour sessions.

Is the Workshop Delivered In-Person or Via Video?

The answer to that is either! Some facilitators deliver the workshops in-person and others do them via video. We do both!

Is it necessary for both partners to attend the seminar, or can one attend alone?

Both partners need to attend the seminar for it to be effective. It is very hands-on and experiential. During the sessions, couples will be having the conversations described with the help of the facilitators

How confidential is the seminar? Will we be required to share personal details with others?

You will not be required to share personal details with others unless you absolutely wish to do so. When couples have the conversations they are having them with their partner, not with the entire room full of participants.

Can we attend the workshop if we are not currently experiencing significant relationship issues?

You do not need to be having problems to benefit from couples workshops. The tenants of emotionally focused couples therapy are also great for couples who are not having issues to build a more secure bond. It can help the couple to improve relationship satisfaction and prevent problems in the long run. It can also help bring focus back to the relationship to increase the level of intimacy and make it feel new again.

Can attending the workshop replace regular couples therapy?

The workshops are not intended to replace couple therapy. If you are simply looking to make your relationship closer or having some issues in intimacy, the workshops are extremely helpful. The hold me tight workshops promote better relationships. They can also help with communication issues that, left unchanged, can harm your connection. However, they are not intended to help with major relationship issues such as abuse, couples with mental health issues or trauma. If you want to know if you need couple therapy, or just a workshop, contact us for detailed information.

Can you run a seminar for our group?

The answer to that is, yes! If you are interested in having us run a seminar for your group, contact us for detailed information.

Is the seminar covered by health insurance?

The seminar is not covered by health insurance.

What sets the Hold Me Tight seminar apart from other couples therapy programs?

The Hold Me Tight seminar stands out from other couples therapy programs for several reasons:

Focus on Emotion: The Hold Me Tight seminar is deeply rooted in the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and attachment theory developed by John Bowlby. It places a strong emphasis on understanding and addressing the emotional needs of individuals and the couple as a whole. By exploring emotions and attachment patterns, the seminar helps couples create a secure emotional bond, which is crucial for a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

Structured and Time-Limited: The seminar is designed to be a structured and time-limited intervention. While traditional couples therapy can be an ongoing process, the Hold Me Tight seminar is typically conducted over a weekend or several sessions, making it more accessible to couples with busy schedules or those who prefer a focused and intensive approach.

Suitable for Various Relationship Stages: Hold Me Tight is beneficial for couples at different stages of their relationship, whether they are experiencing challenges or simply want to deepen their connection. It is suitable for married, engaged, or cohabiting couples, as well as those considering commitment.

Experiential Learning: The seminar incorporates experiential exercises and guided conversations that enable couples to actively practice the concepts being taught. This hands-on approach helps couples to internalize the material and experience positive changes during the seminar itself.

No Public Disclosure: While the seminar encourages couples to share and communicate with each other, there is no requirement for participants to disclose personal or intimate details with the larger group. Couples have the option to keep their discussions private and share only what they are comfortable with.

Promotes Self-Directed Change: Hold Me Tight empowers couples to create positive change within their relationship on their own terms. It provides tools and insights that couples can continue to use and build upon long after the seminar has ended.

Accessibility: The seminar is often more affordable than ongoing couples therapy, making it accessible to a broader range of couples seeking to improve their relationship.

Supportive Atmosphere: The seminar is typically conducted in a supportive and non-judgmental environment, where couples can feel safe to explore and address their relationship challenges.

Research-Based: The Hold Me Tight seminar is grounded in decades of research on attachment theory and the effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Therapy. The evidence-based approach lends credibility to the program’s potential for positive outcomes.

Cancellation Policy

Attendees can cancel one month in advance of the seminar with a full refund. Cancellations thereafter are subject to a 50% cancellation fee up until the week before the seminar. Cancellations within one week of the seminar will not be refunded.