Hold Me Tight: A Couples Workshop with Jim & Sarah

Welcome to a different kind of relationship workshop. One that doesn’t ask you to be perfect—just present.

This summer, join us online for an intimate journey into the heart of connection. Whether you’re seeking deeper intimacy, feeling stuck in repetitive patterns, or healing after emotional injuries, this Hold Me Tight experience offers powerful, research-backed guidance to help you reconnect, repair, and renew your bond.

Zoom-Based, Intimate, and Insightful

Thursdays, 11:30 AM–12:45 PM CT
June 5, 12, 19, July 10, 17, 24, August 7, 14 

Cost: $700 per couple

Is This Workshop For Us?

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You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit. If any of the following resonate, this workshop was made for you:

• Stuck in a pattern – repeating fights, disconnection, or silence 💬

• Growing apart – wanting proactive tools before bigger problems arise 🌱

• Hurting from broken trust – struggling after emotional withdrawal, betrayal, or a major life event 💔

You're already on the right track by seeking help. This workshop is about showing up with courage and curiosity.

What to Expect

You’ll walk away with new language for love, tools for emotional safety, and practices to help you keep your connection alive.

• 75-minute weekly sessions via Zoom

• Guided conversations between you and your partner—group sharing not required

• Between-session assignments (approx. 30 min/week)

• Access to secure breakout rooms for private conversations with your partner

• No need to be in the same physical location—long-distance couples welcome!

Why This Approach Works

Built on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Dr. Sue Johnson’s Hold Me Tight framework, this 8-week workshop guides couples through transformative conversations that foster secure connection.

We guide you through:

1. Recognizing the patterns that keep you stuck

2. Understanding emotional triggers beneath the surface

3. Reprocessing conflict with compassion

4. Building emotional safety through vulnerability

5. Repairing ruptures with effective apologies

6. Reclaiming physical intimacy

7. Creating practices that sustain love

8. Celebrating your growth and setting future intentions

Session Schedule

June 5: Introduction + Recognizing the Cycle

June 12: Finding the Raw Spots

June 19: Revisiting a Rocky Moment

July 10: The “Hold Me Tight” Conversation

July 17: Reaching & Responding

July 24: Healing & Intimacy

August 7: Future-Proofing Love

August 14: Wrap-Up & Celebration

Pricing & Registration

$700 per couple (split into two payments):

$350 at registration

$350 due May 27

Payments are non-refundable once charged. Cancelling before May 27 avoids 2nd charge.

Who Are the Facilitators?

Jim Wallace, MA, ThM, STM AND Sarah Howell, MSW, LMSW and are passionate EFT Couples therapists. Together, they bring a warm and grounded presence to each session, blending evidence-based practice with real-life wisdom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we have to share in a group?
No. All core conversations are private between you and your partner.

We’re not in crisis. Will this still help?
Yes! Many couples join to proactively invest in their connection.

We’re in different locations—can we still participate?
Yes! The Zoom format is flexible and ideal for long-distance couples.

What if we miss a session?
We encourage live attendance, but we’ll provide summaries and guidance if you need to catch up.

Can we talk to someone before registering?
Yes. After registration, you’ll schedule a brief welcome call with a facilitator.

Spots are limited to ensure an intimate and focused experience.

Each individual workshop participant will receive a secure invitation within 48 business hours of registration to complete payment information, an intake questionnaire, and brief initial assessment via the secure, HIPAA-compliant TherapyNotes® Client Portal for Mental Health.

Let us hold space for you this summer—to be seen, to be heard, and to hold each other tight.