Hold Me Tight Program for Christian Couples

The Hold Me Tight Program for Christian Couples combines Dr. Sue Johnson’s renowned emotionally focused therapy with a biblical perspective, as presented by Christian therapist Sanderfer. Drawing on Scripture verses and personal anecdotes, the authors guide couples to be responsive to each other and to God, revitalizing marriages with faith-based insights.


The program combines biblical principles with therapy, offering Christian couples a chance to deepen their spiritual bond.
Blending counseling and therapy, the program offers tailored guidance with evidence-based and faith-based insights.
The program cultivates emotional and spiritual growth, fostering deeper understanding, forgiveness, and resilience in couples.

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Created for Connection Facilitator’s Guide for Small Groups

The Created for Connection Facilitator’s Guide for Small Groups offers comprehensive support for facilitating transformative small group sessions based on the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy. This guide provides structured sessions, discussion topics, and exercises to deepen emotional bonds and enhance communication skills among participants. Whether you’re a therapist, counselor, or group leader, this guide will empower you to create a supportive environment where participants can experience profound relational growth. The Guide also includes:

A CD containing files for:

  • A jpg slideshow
  • In-class and homework handouts
  • Flyer/advertisement templates
  • Release form handout

Program Evaluation Form

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Created for Connection Relationship Education and Enhancement Program for Christian Couples

The Created for Connection Relationship Education and Enhancement Program for Christian Couples provides a unique blend of faith-based insights and evidence-based strategies to strengthen relationships. Rooted in the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy and Christian teachings, this program offers practical tools and exercises to deepen emotional connection, improve communication, and nurture spiritual intimacy. Whether you’re newlyweds or seasoned partners, embark on a journey of growth and transformation in your relationship with this comprehensive program.

Discover our relationship enhancement program, including:

Created for Connection book

The Hold Me Tight Guide for Christian Couples.

Creating Relationships that Last video/DVD

A Conversation with Dr. Sue Johnson.

Conversations for Connection video/2-DVD set

Conversations for Connection with Dr. Sue Johnson.

Created for Connection Facilitators Guide For Small Groups

Booklet with handouts, slides, exercises

Hold Me Tight® Conversations 1, 2 & 4 with James Hawkins video

New video content (2023).

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Created for Connection Relationship Education and Enhancement Program for Christian Couples

Download the Created for Connection Relationship Education and Enhancement Program for Christian Couples and embark on a transformative journey of growth and connection in your relationship. This program blends faith-based principles with evidence-based strategies to strengthen relationships, deepen spiritual intimacy, and improve communication. Whether you’re newlyweds or seasoned partners, enhance your relationship today with this downloadable program.

Conversations for Connection

A video/2-DVD set.

Facilitators Guide For Small Groups

A booklet featuring handouts, slides, and exercises.

Creating Relationships that Last and Hold Me Tight® Conversations 1, 2 & 4 with James Hawkins

A video/DVD and New video content (2023).

Healing Hearts Together

Healing Hearts Together is a specialized program derived from Hold Me Tight®: Conversations for Connection, designed specifically for couples confronting cardiac disease. This program centers on guiding partners through the seven pivotal conversations outlined in the book Hold Me Tight, with the aim of enhancing both their relationship and overall well-being.

Become an ICEEFT Member

​ICEEFT membership opens the door to a vibrant international community of over 8000 mental health professionals in over 40 countries. As an ICEEFT member, you can connect with other mental health professionals, expand your knowledge and, together with your colleagues, continually deepen your skills to become the best, most inspired, and most competent therapist you can be.