Conversations for Connection
"Hold Me Tight"™
This workshop is helpful for couples who are distressed; and also for couples who want to feel
closer and more connected. Single or separated people who would like to understand their relationship patterns are also welcome to come along to a workshop.
You and your partner get space and privacy to work through the conversations away from the group.
You will not have to share with the group - this is an education workshop for couples; not a therapy
group; and Yve & Debbie are very safe facilitators.
You will find that watching videos of couples talking; before you have your own private conversations
with your partner, is really helpful and encouraging!
What New Zealand couples say about the workshop:
- "Quality, safe, secure environment"
- "Today I leave feeling connected and loved, with hope and the tools to deal with whatever arises"
- "There is hope for your marriage, no matter how bad or what crisis you are in. If you are both willing, this course will give you the foundation to rebuild a better, loving relationship"
- "It gives you a map to navigate your way"
- "Really good because it gets to the core of what is behind initial reactions to behaviours and arguments"
- "This workshop opens couples up to a safe environment for deeper discussions on being REAL in your marriage"
Hold Me Tight TM
The Conversations for Connection workshop is based on 'Hold Me Tight' by Sue Johnson, the developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy.
This weekend workshop teaches partners to become more empathic, trusting and open with each other and to more easily handle day-to-day stress and problems. It is educational, rather than therapy or counselling.
Click on the video below to hear Sue Johnson and some of the couples she works with talk about their experience of the Conversations for Connection workshop.
Workshop participants will receive written information and a copy of the book 'Hold Me Tight'.
"At last, a road map through Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy with its creator. Dr. Johnson's superb science, humour, and clinical wisdom are finally accessible to all of us. I couldn't pick a smarter, warmer, and more real guide for this journey." John Gottman, PhD.
This weekend workshop teaches partners to become more empathic, trusting and open with each other and to more easily handle day-to-day stress and problems. It is educational, rather than therapy or counselling.
Click on the video below to hear Sue Johnson and some of the couples she works with talk about their experience of the Conversations for Connection workshop.
Workshop participants will receive written information and a copy of the book 'Hold Me Tight'.
"At last, a road map through Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy with its creator. Dr. Johnson's superb science, humour, and clinical wisdom are finally accessible to all of us. I couldn't pick a smarter, warmer, and more real guide for this journey." John Gottman, PhD.
You can get more information here about whether this workshop is suitable for you and your partner.
Workshop times and dates 2018:
July 13 - 14 - 15 - Tauranga
October 26 - 27 - 28 - Christchurch (9:00 - 2:00 Sun 28th)
November 2 - 3 - 4 - Tauranga
Friday p.m. 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.
Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Sunday 9.30 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
The fee is $550.00 per couple and $280.00 for individuals. Early bird is $500.00 for couples and $250.00 for individuals. This includes the Hold Me Tight book and the course booklet. There will be a minimum of five and a maximum of ten couples.
Payment options are available, please talk to us.
If you would like further information, email us with your contact details and we will be in touch.
 Debbie Penlington
Counsellor
About the presenters
Debbie and Yve are experienced couples' therapists & trainers. They are happy to discuss the workshop with you if you would like more information. Debbie is based in Tauranga. You can read more about her at www.optionscounselling.co.nz |
 Yve Gould
Psychotherapist
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