Reconnect. Strengthen Your Bond. Transform Your Relationship.
Do you find yourselves having the same arguments over and over again?
Have you begun feeling more like roommates than partners?
Would you like to communicate more effectively, rebuild trust, and feel closer to one another?
The Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop is designed to help couples create deeper emotional connection, improve communication, and strengthen their relationship in a supportive, structured environment.
Based on Dr. Sue Johnson's bestselling book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love, this relationship workshop teaches couples the core principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—the gold standard, evidence-based approach to couples therapy and relationship counseling.
Through guided exercises, video presentations, facilitated discussions, and private conversations with your partner, you'll learn how to:
Break free from negative communication patterns
Reduce conflict and misunderstandings
Better understand your own and your partner's emotions
Rebuild trust and emotional safety
Strengthen intimacy and connection
Create a more secure, loving relationship
Whether your relationship is struggling or simply ready to grow, Hold Me Tight® provides practical tools and meaningful experiences that help couples feel more connected, understood, and supported.
Led by an Expert in Emotionally Focused Therapy
The workshop is led by Andrea Medeiros, Psy.D., a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Director of the Center for Relationships at Psychology Specialists of Maine.
Andrea will guide you through a proven process that helps couples understand the patterns that create distance and discover new ways of reaching for one another that foster closeness, trust, and lasting connection.
A Safe, Comfortable, and Private Experience
Many couples worry they will be asked to share personal details in front of a group. There is no expectation that participants disclose private information to other attendees.
The most important conversations happen privately between you and your partner. We prioritize comfort, confidentiality, and emotional safety throughout the weekend.
We warmly welcome couples of all backgrounds, ages, faiths, relationship structures, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Invest in the Relationship That Matters Most
Strong relationships do not happen by accident. They require intention, understanding, and the ability to stay connected during life's challenges.
Join us for a transformative weekend and discover why thousands of couples worldwide have used the Hold Me Tight® program to strengthen their relationship and create lasting love.
Space is limited. Register today to reserve your spot.
What to Expect
The workshop combines brief presentations, video demonstrations, guided exercises, and private conversations with your partner.
Throughout the weekend, you will participate in seven structured conversations designed to help you:
Recognize and change negative relationship patterns
Understand what drives conflict and disconnection
Identify the emotions and needs beneath reactions
Improve communication and emotional responsiveness
Rebuild trust and emotional safety
Strengthen intimacy and connection
Affirm the strengths in your relationship
Workshop leaders and trained facilitators are available throughout the weekend to support couples during exercises.
Will We Have to Share with the Group?
No.
The Hold Me Tight® Workshop is an educational relationship workshop—not group therapy. Most of the work takes place privately between you and your partner.
While there are opportunities for optional group discussion, there is never any requirement to share personal information. We prioritize privacy, comfort, and emotional safety throughout the weekend.
Is This Workshop Right for Us?
This workshop is ideal for:
Couples seeking to strengthen their relationship
Couples experiencing conflict or emotional disconnection
Partners wanting to improve communication and deepen connection
Couples interested in learning Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based relationship skills
This Workshop Is Not Appropriate For:
Relationships involving domestic violence or threats of harm
Active untreated substance use disorders
Couples currently involved in an active affair
In these situations, we recommend beginning with couples therapy before attending the workshop.
Continuing Education for Therapists
Many therapists attend the Hold Me Tight® Workshop with their partner to experience Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, and the Hold Me Tight® model in a deeply personal and experiential way.
Up to 12 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are available for Maine licensed Psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LCPCs. If you would like to receive CE credits, please indicate this during registration.Registration & Investment
The cost of the workshop is $950 per couple and includes:
Two full days of programming
Workshop materials and participant workbook
Light breakfast, snacks, and beverages
Meals, lodging, and transportation are not included.
We encourage participants to read Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson before attending, although it is not required.
Cancellation Policy
More than 21 days before the workshop: Full refund minus a $100 administrative fee
14–21 days before the workshop: 50% refund
Less than 14 days before the workshop: No refund
Make a Weekend of Your Relationship
Many couples choose to stay nearby and dedicate the entire weekend to reconnecting with one another. While lodging is not included, there are a variety of accommodations conveniently located near the workshop venue.CE for Therapists
Many therapists take our Hold Me Tight Workshop with a partner to learn Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory and Hold Me Tight in experiential ways.
12 hours of Continuing Education Credits are available to all Maine licensed Psychologists, LMFTs and LCSWs, and LCPCs. Our workshop is open to all couples, and therapists who wish to attend with their partner can also earn CEUs for experiential learning. To receive CEs, please indicate this in your registration form.