Hold Me Tight® Test
Hold Me Tight® 2-Day Couples Retreat
Join our Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop for a transformative journey towards a deeper, more fulfilling connection with your partner. Based on Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotionally-Focused Therapy, you and your partner will learn how to improve your communication skills. Explore the power of attachment bonds and gain a deeper understanding of your relationship. Enhance your emotional connection through effective communication, becoming more aware of your negative couple cycle, and build a stronger emotional foundation.
Couples will:
1. Understand Attachment Bonds
– Gain insight into the concept of attachment in adult relationships.
– Recognize the influence of attachment styles on relationship dynamics.
2. Enhance Emotional Connection
– Develop skills to express and validate emotions effectively.
– Increase awareness of personal emotions and those of your partner.
3. Improve Communication Dynamics
– Enhance active listening and communication strategies.
– Recognize and break negative interaction patterns.
4. Build a Secure Foundation
– Learn to create and maintain a secure emotional base in the relationship.
– Identify and promote behaviors that enhance emotional safety.
5. Navigate Conflict Constructively
– Develop strategies for constructive conflict resolution.
– Cultivate problem-solving skills as a couple.
Dates & Times Offered:
- Friday, March 22nd from 4:30PM-8PM EST & Saturday, March 23rd from 9AM-4PM EST (One spot remaining)
- Friday, May 10th from 4:30PM-8PM EST & Saturday, May 11th from 9AM-4PM EST
- Future HMT will be scheduled in the Fall of 2024
Presenter: Karen Naegel, LMFTA
Location: In-Person– 4726 Park Road, Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28209 *Limited to 3 couples
Cost: $675 per couple (includes workbook)
Cancellation policy – your spot is reserved exclusively for you and your partner. If you need to cancel for any reason, you must cancel 1 week in advance to get a 50% refund. If you cancel within the week of the workshop, you will get a 25% refund.
Schedule
FRIDAY Evening 4:30pm – 8pm
4:30 PM – Registration
5:00 PM – Overview and Introductions
5:30 PM – A.R.E. DISCUSSION EXERCISE
6:00 PM – CONVERSATION #1: DEMON DIALOGUES
6:30 PM – DEMON DIALOGUE CONVERSATION #1
6:45 PM – Breakout for 15 minutes
7:00 PM – CONVERSATION #2: RAW SPOTS
7:30 PM – RAW SPOTS CONVERSATION #2
7:45 PM – Breakout for 15 minutes
8:00 PM – Q&A and wrap-up day
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SATURDAY 9am – 4pm
8:30 AM – Coffee available
9:00 AM – CONVERSATION #3: ROCKY MOMENTS
9:30 AM – ROCKY MOMENTS CONVERSATION #3
10:00 AM – BREAK for 15 minutes
10:15 AM – CONVERSATION #4 :FORGIVENESS
10:45 AM – FORGIVENESS CONVERSATION # 4
11:30 AM – Lunch (one hour)
12:30 PM – CONVERSATION #5: HOLD ME TIGHT
1:00 PM – HOLD ME TIGHT CONVERSATION #5
2:00 PM – BREAK for 15 minutes
2:15 PM – CONVERSATION #6: TOUCH & INTIMACY
2:45 PM – TOUCH AND INTIMACY CONVERSATION #6
3:15 PM – BREAK for 15 minutes
3:30 PM – CONVERSATION #7: KEEPING LOVE ALIVE
4:00 PM – Last Group Debrief and END