Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson is a book I highly recommended book for couples who want to improve their relationship and build a deeper emotional connection with one another. In the book, Johnson presents a new approach to couples therapy called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which has been shown to be highly effective in helping couples create a secure and long-lasting bond.
The book is organized around seven conversations that couples can have with one another to help build a stronger and more secure connection. Each conversation is designed to help couples explore their underlying emotions and vulnerabilities, and to develop a deeper understanding of one another's needs and desires.
One of the key concepts in the book is the idea of attachment theory, which suggests that our early experiences with our caregivers shape our expectations and behaviors in our adult relationships. Johnson explains how understanding attachment theory can help couples identify the underlying emotional patterns that are driving their conflicts, and can help them work together to break those patterns and create a more positive and fulfilling relationship.
The book also offers practical exercises and activities that couples can do together to help build trust and deepen their emotional connection. For example, Johnson suggests that couples practice "hold me tight" conversations, where they take turns expressing their deepest fears, hopes, and desires with one another in a safe and supportive environment.
Overall, Hold Me Tight is a highly accessible and practical book that offers couples a new way of thinking about their relationship and provides them with the tools and resources they need to build a deeper emotional connection. Whether you are struggling with communication issues, frequent arguments, or just want to build a stronger foundation for your relationship, Hold Me Tight is an excellent resource that can help you achieve your goals.This book gives couples working in therapy a jumpstart to understanding the approach of EFT. If you'd like to learn more about couples therapy or the EFT model in therapy, please reach out. I'm honored to help.
About the couple's therapist: Dr. Melissa Hudson, LMFT-Supervisor has been a Plano couple's counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist for over a decade. She offices near the Shops of Legacy in West Plano conveniently located to serve the communities of The Colony, McKinney, Allen, Richardson, Carrollton, and Frisco as well as offering statewide services via Telehealth. She also specializes in working with couples and relationships. For more information about the services offered click here.