A Transformative Two Day Workshop
Presented by Diana Weiss-Wisdom, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist Psy#12476
Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist


In Person Hold Me Tight® Couples Retreat
San Diego, California at The Cottage Clinic in Rancho Santa Fe

Next workshop date just announced:
​February 14-15, 2026

Saturday and Sunday
​9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm 

It is a joy sharing this research in a fun way and helping couples apply these tools to their relationship.  Watching couples laugh and go deeper together, ultimately, feeling more connected makes me, Diana, and my therapists assisting, keep coming back to do more of these workshops.  We look forward to having you with us.  

12 CE's available for Psychologists, Therapists, and other Mental Health Professionals attending with their partner.

To Register: Please follow the two steps below:
​Please also read the cancellation policy in red below before signing up.

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

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

2. The fee is $1285 per couple; this includes a workbook for each person, lunch, snacks, and beverages each day. 
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

Or if you prefer to pay by  Zelle: www.zellepay.com
​Zelle handle: (619) 405-4845

Our 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 is a positive, research-based program for all committed
couples that want to strengthen and deepen their relationship.
Come learn the tools to create love that lasts a lifetime. 


Understanding what is at the root of most conflicts between
you and your partner, and how to change those moments has
been a game changer for many couples.


Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy has been shown through
research to be the most effective approach to helping couples
grow their bond and ability to work through challenging
moments that inevitably arise in life.

The Weekend at the Cottage Clinic is typically limited to 12 Couples. We have therapist facilitators to assist couples as needed during their exercises throughout the weekend (usually 1 facilitator for every two couples). Lodging is not included.


If you are a mental health professional, 12 CE's available for Psychologists, LCSW's, MFT’s, and other Mental Health Professionals. To register for CE's, please click below here: https://holdmetight.heiselandassoc.com.

Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop $1285 per couple

$1,285.00

The fee is $1285 per couple; this includes a workbook for each person, lunch, snacks, and beverages each day. The fee is per couple.
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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.
The Workshop is held at The Cottage Clinic a peaceful, private, nature retreat in Coastal North County of San Diego.


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.​

 The program includes Lunch, Workbook, Snacks, and Beverages all weekend. Lodging is not included. Please see the recommended accommodations and dining options here: https://www.holdmetightworkshops.com/accommodations.html


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.

The seven structured exercises that couples do in private over the weekend 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.

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



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

​Cancellations & Refunds
If you are traveling and are arranging hotels or flights, please take out travel insurance. 
Things can happen with attendees and with facilitators, so cover yourself.   
  • 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. 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.​

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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.