Rediscover each other. Reignite your bond.
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Our couples retreats are rooted in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) developed by Dr. Susan Johnson, founder of the International Centre for Excellence In Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). Grounded in attachment and systems theories, the science of EFT helps couples move from distance and disconnection to safety, closeness, and trust.
Whether your relationship is strong but longing for deeper intimacy, or you’ve felt miles apart for too long, these workshops offer a life-changing investment in your connection. You’ll uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, and replace them with new ways of relating that bring lasting security, joy, and meaning to your relationship.
Dave Jackson & Katya Mickelson are our primary Hold Me Tight® instructors. In this video they introduce themselves and their upcoming HMT retreat held September 26-28, 2025 in Grand Forks, ND.
hold me tight®: Weekend retreats to deepen your connection
Step away from the busyness of life and into a space designed just for you and your partner. Led by Dr. Jackson and a team of skilled therapists trained in the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model, our transformational Hold Me Tight® (HMT) retreats guide you through 7 powerful, research-based conversations that bring you closer, rebuild trust, and rekindle intimacy.
Whether you’re wanting to make a good relationship even stronger or heal from disconnection, you’ll leave with a renewed sense of safety, closeness, and understanding.
Our HMT retreats are held in partnership with Haugen Performance Consulting. Click the button below to view current workshops and to join our Hold Me Tight® email list!
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sport coaches retreat
Sport coaches and their romantic partners experience unique stressors as part of the sport environment. This retreat is co-presented with Dave's wife, Erin, a sport psychologist. They combine their knowledge of romantic partnership and sports to deliver unique content relevant for coaches and their partners.
pre-marriage retreat
Establishing good communication and connection techniques early in your relationship is best. This retreat is tailored to couples who are preparing for marriage.
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