Secure Couples

We utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, an evidence-based approach is designed to help couples form more secure attachments together.

09/15/2025

Video 11-Katya & Davey describe their own EFT and HMT experience

In this powerful video, Katya and her partner Davey discuss their own experience with Hold Me Tight® and couples therapy.

Join our Hold Me Tight® email list for relationship & retreat information!

👉 https://mailchi.mp/ed6f87bcc4ff/hmt

09/09/2025

Video 10-Intimacy and Touch

Touch is powerful. It can say “I’m here,” “I want you,” or “We’re in this together” without a single word. 🤲

In this video, Katya talks about how we address this within safe and secure relationships.

At Hold Me Tight® retreats, we help couples reconnect emotionally so touch feels safe, exciting, and deeply bonding again.

📅 Ready to reconnect?

Join our Hold Me Tight® email list for relationship & retreat information!

👉 https://mailchi.mp/ed6f87bcc4ff/hmt

09/05/2025

Video 09-Healing Past Hurt

Past hurts can leave scars that show up in the present, through distance, defensiveness, or painful arguments. 💔

In this video, Dave talks about how there are frequently "past hurts" in relationships and how we work to heal past hurts in Hold Me Tight® retreats.

In Hold Me Tight® retreats, couples learn how to revisit those injuries safely, so instead of staying stuck in pain, they can move toward healing and forgiveness.

Because true forgiveness isn’t about forgetting. It’s about knowing your hurt matters, and finding closeness again on the other side. ❤️

📅 Ready to reconnect?

SAVE $60 if you register before September 12, 2025!

Join us at our next Hold Me Tight® retreat (September 26-28, 2025) and discover what’s possible when love feels safe, strong, and secure.

👉 https://courses.haugenperformance.com/p/hmt2-2025

09/02/2025

Video 8-Open & Responsive

💬 “Are you there for me?”
❤️ “Yes, I’m here.”

That’s what being open and responsive is all about, and it’s one of the keys to connection we practice at Hold Me Tight® retreats.

Katya discusses how we will help partners be open and responsive to each other while also dealing with the "yikes on bikes" that comes along with it.

📅 Ready to reconnect?

SAVE $60 if you register before September 12, 2025!

Join us at our next Hold Me Tight® retreat (September 26-28, 2025) and discover what’s possible when love feels safe, strong, and secure.

👉 https://courses.haugenperformance.com/p/hmt2-2025

08/29/2025

Video 07-HMT and CAKE

That fight wasn’t about the dishes. 🍽️

It was about wanting to feel seen and loved.

At Hold Me Tight®, couples revisit rocky moments to discover the deeper story—and write a new ending together. ❤️

In this video, Dave talks about his recommendation that couples have a lot of CAKE. Learn more about what that is and how that can help relationships.

💬 Join us for our next Hold Me Tight® retreat and discover a new way forward.

September 26-28, 2025
https://courses.haugenperformance.com/p/hmt2-2025

08/26/2025

Video 6-Dave talks about raw spots

🔥 Ever notice how a small comment can spark a big reaction?

That’s what EFT calls a raw spot, a tender place shaped by past hurts or unmet needs.

When your partner brushes against that spot (even accidentally), the pain can feel overwhelming, leading to shutdowns, blowups, or distance.

At our Hold Me Tight® retreats, couples learn how to recognize each other’s raw spots, respond with care, and turn painful moments into opportunities for connection.

❤️ Because when your partner knows how to hold your raw spots gently, healing begins.

📅 Join us at our next retreat to start that journey together.

September 26-28, 2025
https://courses.haugenperformance.com/p/hmt2-2025

08/18/2025

Video 4-Dave & Erin's HMT experience

Not sure your partner will be on board?

✅ It’s common for one person to feel a little hesitant about attending a Hold Me Tight® retreat. But here’s the thing, these weekends aren’t about blame, “fixing” anyone, or rehashing old arguments.

❤️ They’re about learning how to really hear each other, understand what’s underneath the distance or conflict, and create the kind of closeness you both want. Many reluctant partners leave saying, “I wish we’d done this sooner."

🗣️ In this video, Dave discusses his own Hold Me Tight® experience with his wife, Erin (who was absolutely reluctant to attend). Hear about what happened and the impact it had for them.

💬 Curious but cautious? That’s normal. Take the first step together. You don't want to miss this transformational weekend!

📅 September 26-28, 2025 in Grand Forks, ND

https://courses.haugenperformance.com/p/hmt2-2025

08/14/2025

Video 3: The New Science of Love

“I don’t know how to reach them anymore.” 🤷🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️
You’ve tried talking. You’ve tried avoiding. You’ve tried pretending it’s fine. But the distance keeps growing, and the closeness you once had feels out of reach.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. We help couples and loved ones rediscover the safety, trust, and warmth they’ve been missing. ❤️

Dave describes what will be discussed in the first HMT Module of the retreat weekend.

He outlines the relationship between love, attachment, and the importance of the acronym ARE in relationships.

You don't want to miss this transformational weekend!

September 26-28, 2025 in Grand Forks, ND.

https://courses.haugenperformance.com/p/hmt2-2025

08/11/2025

What is Hold Me Tight®?

“We don’t talk like we used to.” 🙁
It starts small—a little less laughter, a little more distance. The arguments last longer. The silence feels heavier. You wonder if this is just how it’s going to be now.

It doesn’t have to be. ❤️
We help couples and loved ones find their way back—through honest conversations, deeper understanding, and the kind of closeness that feels safe again.

In this video, Dave describes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and how that's used in the Hold Me Tight® couples retreat. He also describes what couples can expect during the retreat weekend.

You don't want to miss this transformational weekend!

September 26-28, 2025 in Grand Forks, ND.

https://courses.haugenperformance.com/p/hmt2-2025

08/07/2025

🔥 Ready to reconnect, recharge, and reignite your relationship? 🔥

In this video, Dave & Katya talk about an upcoming Hold Me Tight® Workshop for Couples, a transformational experience based on the science of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

In this powerful weekend, you and your partner will:
💬 Learn how to communicate in ways that build trust and closeness
❤️ Deepen emotional connection and understanding
💥 Break through stuck patterns and reconnect where it matters most

Whether you're doing well and want to grow, or you're feeling distant and need a reset, Hold Me Tight® can help you find your way back to each other.

🗓️ Spots are limited. Sign up today and take the first step toward a more secure, loving relationship.
👉 https://courses.haugenperformance.com/p/hmt2-2025

Because love is not just a feeling. It’s a bond worth strengthening. 💞

08/04/2025

Love takes work, AND you don’t have to do it alone 💞

Our workshops are designed to help couples reconnect, communicate, and thrive 🤩

Be the first to hear about upcoming events, relationship tools, and special offers. We've got exciting things in store for the fall!

💌 Join our email list today. Your relationship will thank you ❤️

https://mailchi.mp/ed6f87bcc4ff/hmt

05/31/2025

We are SO excited about our HMT workshops that we've scheduled one for the summer🏖 AND fall! 🍂

Dave Jackson, PhD, LP and Katya Mickelson, PhD from Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks are thrilled to offer powerful weekend Hold Me Tight® workshops for couples!

📆 July 25-27, 2025: Hold Me Tight® for Therapists

📆 September 26-28, 2025: Hold Me Tight® for Couples

These workshops aren't about theory. It’s about you and your partner finding space to grow closer, feel safer, and fall in love all over again.

Over two transformative days, you and your partner will be guided through 7 emotionally rich conversations—each one designed to deepen connection, strengthen intimacy, and build the kind of emotional security we all long for.

Impactful conversations (and more affordable than 4 couples therapy sessions)!
📌 Intimate setting limited to just 12 couples
📌 Expert guidance in a supportive, confidential space
📌 Early bird pricing saves you $60 (this pricing ends 2 weeks prior to each workshop date)

Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait to give your relationship the attention it truly deserves!

🔗 https://courses.haugenperformance.com/p/couples

*These workshops are in collaboration with Haugen Performance Consulting, PLLC

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Grand Forks, ND
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