Hold Me Tight 

We will start by delving into the science of love, sparking your curiosity about your own emotions and patterns, as well as those of your partner. This will be the most lecture-heavy part of the day, but it's crucial for laying the groundwork for our activities. Additionally, since we plan to incorporate horses into the session (weather permitting), we'll go over basic horse safety.

If there is one thing I have learned from horses and practicing psychotherapy, it is that it will take the time it takes.  Often we have to go slow to go fast. So, while we will ATTEMPT to get through conversations 1 and 2 from the Hold Me Tight curriculum, we will adjust the agenda as necessary.  

As we begin to talk about how romantic partners tend to move together when things get rough, you will have an opportunity to rumble with the material as a group (participation is invited but not required), you will get to practice a new conversation with your partner, supported as needed by a psychotherapist, and you will get to interact with the horses to further spark your curiousity.

**Lunch will be served around 12:30pm

For some of you, this session will be sufficient. Others might choose to join future Hold Me Tight groups, which I plan to run monthly until the weather no longer permits. These sessions will begin with a review and continue with the next conversation (there are seven in total). Attendance at all sessions is not mandatory, but if you miss any, I strongly recommend reading and practicing the exercises in the book "Hold Me Tight."

Alternatively, you might decide to pursue more traditional couples therapy. In that case, I am available to work with you, or I can provide referrals.

• this is a psychoeducational group facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist.  It MAY be covered by your insurance plan-please verify with your benefits plan to avoid surprises

• This group will be held predominantly outside, weather permitting.  If forced indoors, we will be inside a barn.  Please dress appropriately for the weather. 

• If you are allergic to horses, hay, dogs, or cats, this may not be the group for you.

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