A Relationship Education and Enrichment Program
Presented by Diana Weiss-Wisdom, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist Psy#12476
Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist
Hold Me Tight®" is a registered trademark to Sue Johnson.

​Giving Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshops for 16 years.
​Assisted by trained Emotionally Focused ​Couples Therapists​

Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop $1245 per couple (if paying by check or zelle)  If paying by credit card the price is $1295 to cover fees).

$1,295.00

The fee is $1295 per couple if paying by Zelle or Check and add $50 if paying by credit card; this includes a workbook for each person, lunch, snacks, and beverages each day. If you'd like to arrange your own lunch, the fee is $1195 if Zelle or Check. 


December 7-8, 2024

or February Workshop
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Testimonials from couples who have taken the Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop with Dr. Diana in San Diego.
To learn more about the Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop, please watch below.
Hold Me Tight® Workshop for Couples in San Diego:
A Relationship Education and Enrichment Program
held at The Cottage Clinic a peaceful, private, nature retreat in Coastal North County of San Diego.

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Next workshops are scheduled for:

December 7-8, 2024.
​February 8-9, 2025

To Register: Please follow the two steps below:

​1. Fill out an intake form for each partner. You can find the intake form here: the_hmt_intake_form.pdf

and send to [email protected]. Please fill out the intake forms at the time of payment.

2. The fee is $1295 per couple if paying by Zelle or Check and add $50 if paying by credit card; this includes a workbook for each person, lunch, snacks, and beverages each day.  If you'd like to arrange your own lunch, the fee is $1195 by Zelle or Check. 

If you require a sliding scale, we have two spots available for each workshop.  


Mailing address if you choose to pay by check:
Diana Weiss-Wisdom, PO Box 3101,
Rancho Santa Fe, Ca. 92067

Zelle Information: www.zellepay.com
​Zelle handle: (619) 405-4845

The program is eligible for 12 CE's if your professional license authorizes CE's through R. Cassidy Seminars. For more information, go to the Continuing Education page. 
Here is the link for CE's: www.academeca.com/CEUReg/SeminarInfo.aspx?seminarId=4465
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Hold Me Tight® Workshop for Couples is based on Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and the international best-selling book "Hold Me Tight: 7 Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson.

This psycho- educational program helps couples understand each other better, deal with feelings together, reach towards each other, and be responsive in more loving and positive ways.

At the Hold Me Tight® Workshop, we share the highlights of Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help you and your partner understand the new science of love and how it applies to your relationship.

You will learn about patterns in your relationship that you can change so you can get along better and grow closer.
You will see video demonstrations of real-life couples engaging in helpful conversations, and most importantly you will have the opportunity to have private, guided conversations and dialogues with your partner.

There will be support available to you from myself and my team of EFT therapists if you need it.
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This is an opportunity to learn about yourself and your partner and experience many conversations that can bring you more acceptance and closeness in your relationship.

The Weekend at the Cottage Clinic is typically limited to 15 Couples Max. Lodging is not included. Please see the recommended accommodations and dining options here: https://www.holdmetightworkshops.com/accommodations.html

This workshop is suitable for all committed couples. It can be helpful to couples that are doing well and wanting relationship enrichment, couples who are struggling to understand and change negative patterns, as well as professionals who want to learn more about the new science of love based on about 40 years of research.

The facility is adequate for physically disabled persons; if there is concern about whether the workshop can accomodate a disability or personal challenge that you may have, please reach out to me directly.

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy has been shown through research to be the most effective approach to helping couples:
  • Change the negative cycle of repetitive arguments and distancing that can cause alienation, frustration, and pain;
  • Understand emotions and needs in romantic relationships and how to tend to each other in a way that creates positive, bonding moments;
  • Begin to repair old relationship injuries and how to build more trust moving forward;
  • Learn and practice a new way of communicating with each other that promotes a closer connection, more effective problem solving skills, and can help you have more fun and freedom together in your life.​

What to Expect during the Program:
On the first morning, Dr. Diana Weiss-Wisdom will give an introduction to attachment theory and the neuroscience of love; this will include sharing scientific research that supports the program over the weekend. There will be a slide presentations intermingled with video demonstrations, short and longer that help drive home the lessons of the program.

Couples will have the opportunity to do seven structured exercises (in private, not in front of the group). during the Hold Me Tight® Workshop. Therapists will be available to assist you with the exercises if needed.

The exercises (conversations with your partner) all build on one another; essentially, they are the building blocks of the Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Love Map, that has been shown through research to help reduce marital distress and increase satisfaction in many couples over the long term.

It's not just a dry program; some of the videos are fun as they demonstrate what we are teaching. We have some group discussion but no one is "called on" and group participation is completely voluntary.

In our workshop, you will learn what is at the root of most conflicts between you and your partner, and how to change those moments through a proven method that all couples can do.

We have therapists available to assist during the private exercises portion of the program. Having said that, the Workbook is a manual for this psycho-educational workshop and some couples prefer to work independently. Therapists are available purely to assist couples with the structured exercises. This program is not the same as therapy.

Over 1000 Couples Have Purchased and Attended this Workshop - feedback about the experience and lasting effect has been consistently positive.
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Mailing address if you choose to pay by check:
Diana Weiss-Wisdom, PO Box 3101,
Rancho Santa Fe, Ca. 92067

Zelle Information: www.zellepay.com
​Zelle handle: (619) 405-4845

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The fee includes a workbook for each person, snacks, and beverages throughout the day. 


Please read the cancellation policy below.


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Testimonials and a link to more on Yelp at the bottom of this page.

To Learn more about EFT watch this video:
More about this Relationship Enhancement Program and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Read what the world's leading experts on marriage say about
Hold Me Tight© Workshops

To Learn even more about this workshop watch this video:
Dr. Sue Johnson on Hold Me Tight® Workshops

Hold Me Tight® Workshops are offered at The Cottage Clinic about four times a year.
Can't make our dates...here is a list of Hold Me Tight® Workshops, listed around the world.
List of Hold Me Tight®Workshops being offered around the world

For more information about Diana Weiss-Wisdom go to: Dr. Diana Weiss-Wisdom

​Cancellations & Refunds
  • Refunds are only offered if you cancel within 30 days before the workshop. If you cancel more than two weeks before the workshop, you have the option to transfer to another one of our workshops within 12 months, plus a $100 administrative transfer fee.
  • If you cancel less than two weeks before the workshop, there are no refunds or transfers to a future workshop unless you have a doctors note.. My facility has limited space, we have sunken costs within two weeks of the workshop, and we require adequate notice (more than two weeks) to let people on the waitlist know that there is availability. ​
  • If you decide to cancel your participation in the retreat for any reason, we are not responsible for related expenses incurred such as airline tickets, loss of work, and/or other associated costs. This policy applies regardless of the reason for the cancellation or delay including, but not limited to weather, personal emergencies, illness, flight cancellations or delays. We recommend purchasing Travel Protection Insurance through a qualified agent.
  • If for any reason, we, the facilitators need to cancel the workshop, there will be 100% refund on any payments directly made to Dr. Diana.
  • This retreat is planned well in advance and its success depends on the commitment of a relatively small number of participants. We appreciate your understanding.​​
  • There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • If you have any grievances, questions or concern, contact: ​Diana Weiss-Wisdom [email protected] or (619) 405-4845.
Thank you for your understanding.​

To Register: Please send in your intake forms with your payment.

​1. Fill out the HMT forms the_hmt_intake_form.pdf and send to [email protected]. Please fill out the intake forms at the time of payment!!

2.​ Pay $1195 for the workshop via Zelle, or check or by credit card ($1295 because of credit card fees). 

Mailing address if you choose to pay by check:
Diana Weiss-Wisdom, PO Box 3101,
Rancho Santa Fe, Ca. 92067

Zelle Information: www.zellepay.com
​Zelle handle:  (619) 405-4845
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Hold Me Tight®Workshops are offered at The Cottage Clinic about four times a year and also around the world.  
List of Hold Me Tight®Workshops
"Hold Me Tight®" is a registered trademark to Sue Johnson.

Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshops, In Person Couples Retreat, Marriage Seminar, Marriage Counseling, Couples Counseling, Premarital Education Seminar