# Event Details - **Event Name**: HOLD ME TIGHT® Couples Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop is a private, therapist-guided weekend event based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).About this Event Reconnect Before Life Gets Busy AgainA Hold Me Tight® Workshop for couples who value connection, growth, and emotional depthUnderstand your cycle. Reach for each other with more accessibility, responsiveness, and engagement.Based on Dr. Sue Johnson’s Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love, this two-day psychoeducational workshop offers couples a respectful, structured space to slow down, understand the pattern that keeps them stuck, and practise new ways of reaching for each other with care, clarity, and emotional safety.September 26 and 27, 20269:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Niagara-on-the-Lake Community CentreInvestment: $850 CAD per couple • Includes lunch and refreshments • Limited to 8 couplesTake the first step toward a more secure connection.Reserve your spot: www.riseup-coaching.ca/hold-me-tight • Questions: info@riseup-coaching.ca or 365-880-3457What You’ll Learn and ExperienceIf you care about your relationship but feel caught in the same painful pattern, this workshop offers a guided way to slow down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and practise conversations that support a more secure bond.· Understand the negative cycle that keeps you feeling stuck, disconnected, or reactive· Communicate needs and emotions in a clearer, softer way· Respond to your partner with more openness and reassurance· Repair disconnection and create moments of closeness· Build a stronger foundation of trust, safety, and emotional intimacy· Apply EFT-based tools to create more accessibility, responsiveness, engagement, and closeness in your relationshipWhat to ExpectYou will be guided through conversations and structured couple exercises to help you recognize your cycle, understand deeper emotional needs, and practise responding in ways that support closeness. Video examples featuring Dr. Sue Johnson are used for teaching, and couples complete exercises privately. Sharing with the group is always optional.This is a psychoeducational workshop, not therapy, and it does not guarantee a particular outcome. It offers relationship education, guided practice, and a supportive learning environment, with therapist support available in a respectful and private way.The Science Behind Hold Me Tight®Hold Me Tight® is based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an attachment-based approach developed by Dr. Sue Johnson that helps couples recognize their negative cycle and build more secure connection through accessibility, responsiveness, and emotional engagement.Research on EFT shows meaningful improvements in relationship satisfaction and emotional connection, with gains often maintained over time; Hold Me Tight® studies also point to improvements in trust, closeness, and communication.Some extended benefits plans may cover psychoeducational workshops facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist. Please check directly with your provider in advance to confirm eligibility under your plan.Workshop DetailsDate: September 26 and 27, 2026Time: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. both daysLocation: Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre, Niagara-on-the-Lake, OntarioHosted by: Rise Up Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy, Coaching and ConsultingFacilitator: Reem Abdul Rahim, Registered PsychotherapistInvestment: $850 CAD per couple, including lunch and refreshmentsSpace: Limited to 8 couplesReady to reconnect with more clarity and care? Space is limited to 8 couples.Reserve your spot: www.riseup-coaching.ca/hold-me-tight • Questions: info@riseup-coaching.ca or 365-880-3457https://youtube.com/shorts/_5lNC7PlRCA?si=z7Z8ANefHSopxFWOAgenda🕑: 09:30 AM - 06:30 AMHold Me Tight Niagara-on-the-Lake Host: Reem Abdul Rahim, Registered PsychotherapistDay 1: Introduction: A New Light on LoveInfo: Day one kicks off with “A New Light on Love”. Through understanding and practicing emotional responsiveness, on day one we will shine a new light on love, exploring a revolutionary perspective on connection. We'll discuss the dilemma of “where did our love go?”, and how losing connection affects relationships. You'll be introduced to the concept of emotional responsiveness, the key to a lifetime of love. We will delve into the demon dialogues and learn to recognize and break negative patterns. Recognizing the Demon Dialogues, Conversation 1Info: Next, we'll dive into the first of seven transforming conversations, recognizing the demon dialogues. We will identify the negative cycles and patterns that disrupt your connection. By recognizing these dialogues, you'll learn how to interrupt them and shift towards more positive and constructive communication. Finding the Raw Spots, Conversation 2Info: Finding the raw spots will delve into sensitive areas that trigger emotional reactions. By identifying these raw spots, you'll better understand your emotional responses and create a path towards deeper intimacy. This segment emphasizes the importance of sharing your raw spots with your partner in an open and honest way. By practicing vulnerability, you'll learn to communicate your feelings effectively and foster deeper empathy and connection. Revisiting a Rocky Moment, Conversation 3Info: In conversation 3, revisiting a rocky moment, we focus on the power of repairing past hurts. Inspired by Deborah Blum’s words, “It's fixing mistakes that matters - even just the willingness to try again”, you'll learn to revisit and feel past conflicts transforming them into opportunities for growth and renewed connection. We will work on deescalating disconnection by recognizing how your actions impact your partner. We will also delve into understanding how fears drive your partner's behavior. Through guided practice, you'll learn to approach these sensitive topics with empathy and a willingness to understand and support each other. Day 2: Engaging and Connecting, Conversation 4Info: “When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.” – Billy, age four, defining love, as reported on the Internet In conversation 4, engaging and connecting, we will dive into what it truly means to feel loved and cherished. We will explore how love makes you feel safe and valued. This conversation includes discussions like, “What am I most afraid of?”, and “What do I need most from you?”Forgiving Injuries, Conversation 5Info: “Everyone says that forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.” – C.S. Lewis In conversation 5, we will explore the complex journey of forgiving injuries. We will examine how small incidents can lead to a big fallout and learn the six steps to forgiveness. Through practice, you'll gain insights into releasing resentment and moving forward together.Bonding Through Sex and Touch, Conversation 6Info: “We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love.” - Tom Robbins In conversation 6, we will explore bonding through sex and touch. We will discuss what the sealed-off sex, solace sex, and synchrony sex mean, and how these dynamics affect intimacy. We will also address resolving sexual issues and you will reflect on your intimate relationship with your partner to deepen your connection. Keeping your Love Alive, Conversation 7Info: “Anyone who's bored in marriage just isn't paying attention.” - A colleague's husband. Conversation 7 dives into keeping love alive. We will cover crucial sections like, danger-point detours, celebrating moments of connection, and marking moments of separation and reunion with rituals. We will also delve into safety first, creating a resilient relationship story, future love stories and wrap it up through play and practice. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/niagara-on-the-lake/hold-me-tight-couples-workshop/100001991018853989 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-09-26T13:00:00Z - Duration: 9 hours - Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 850, max: 850, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Niagara-on-the-Lake - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre - **lat**: 43.2473604 - **long**: -79.08704379999999 - **full address**: Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre, 14 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HOLD ME TIGHT® Couples Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/804ad770384f3c56def4ebe8b21bf2e37b03ff856bb0625e544a5063cf790b00-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc322d16-gmir.jpg?v=1780574224 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HOLD ME TIGHT® Couples Workshop being held? - **A:** HOLD ME TIGHT® Couples Workshop takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre, 14 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for HOLD ME TIGHT® Couples Workshop? - **A:** HOLD ME TIGHT® Couples Workshop is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing HOLD ME TIGHT® Couples Workshop? - **A:** HOLD ME TIGHT® Couples Workshop is organized by Rise Up Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HOLD ME TIGHT® Couples Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Niagara-on-the-Lake, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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