The Hold Me Tight Workbook: A Couple's Guide for a Lifetime of Love

A companion workbook to Dr. Sue Johnson's million-copy bestseller Hold Me Tight, packed with exercises, conversation prompts, and activities to help couples strengthen their bond, deepen their intimacy, and cultivate a lifetime of love.

Dr. Sue Johnson's landmark book Hold Me Tight has helped more than 1 million readers strengthen and repair their romantic relationships. Now, finally, comes a companion workbook designed to help couples open up, reestablish safe emotional connection, and renew their bond.

Drawing on the latest developments in Emotionally Focused Therapy, a field pioneered by Dr. Johnson, The Hold Me Tight Workbook is packed with sage wisdom and science-backed advice, as well as compelling conversation prompts, exercises, activities, and resources to help couples work through conflict and achieve greater levels of intimacy. Whether you're celebrating your 50th anniversary or your first, The Hold Me Tight Workbook is an invaluable guide to cultivating a deeper connection -- and more fulfilling relationship -- with the person you love most.

ISBN-13: 9780316440233

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Little - Brown and Company

Publication Date: 12-13-2022

Pages: 224

Product Dimensions: 7.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)

Series: The Dr. Sue Johnson Collection - #4

Dr. Sue Johnson, a recipient of the Order of Canada, is an internationally recognized leader in the field of couple interventions, adult attachment, and change in psychotherapy. A clinical psychologist and Distinguished Research Professor at Alliant International University in San Diego and a professor at the University of Ottawa, Dr. Johnson is the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and has trained thousands of therapists in North America and around the world. She is the author of numerous articles and books, including Hold Me Tight, Love Sense, and Created for Connection.

Table of Contents

Introduction Your Love Can Make Sense Again 3

Before the Conversations Our Emotional Responses and the Language of Attachment 11

Conversation #1 Recognizing the Demon Dialogues 33

Conversation #2 Finding the Raw Spots 61

Conversation #3 Revisiting a Rocky Moment 93

Conversation #4 Hold Me Tight-Engaging and Connecting 113

Conversation #5 Forgiving Injuries 133

Conversation #6 Bonding Through Sex and Touch 155

Conversation #7 Keeping Your Love Alive 177

Resources 201

Index 207

About the Author 213

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