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Hold Me Tight® Workshops

Conversations for Connection.

A Hold Me Tight® workshop for couples in Santa Barbara. Learn the science of love together, and practice it in a warm, private, and supportive setting.

The research is clear: a loving, secure relationship is good for your health.

Making your relationship more loving and secure is one of the most important things you can do for your well-being. This workshop, based on Dr. Sue Johnson's book Hold Me Tight, walks couples through a series of guided conversations, blending short presentations, videos, and private time with your partner.

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Madelyn Swed, MFT
What past participants say
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A retreat for your relationship

"I have very little experience with therapy, especially in a group setting with my significant other present, so I was nervous. But the material and the safe space that was created put me at ease. At the end, I was surprised we ran out of time. I actually wanted to keep going!" · J.F.

"This workshop allowed my wife and me to safely explore the many aspects of our relationship. It made the book Hold Me Tight much more meaningful." · D.L.

"Madelyn's soft voice is wonderfully contrasted with the immense value of the content. We were eased into great depth. That's not easy, but it is wonderful." · Z.D.

"If you want to see and be seen by your partner, this dialogue cuts right to the heart of the issue."

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Don't wait for things to get worse. Reaching out now is one of the most caring things you can do for yourself.

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1018 Garden St. #102 · Santa Barbara, CA 93101