Hold Me Tight: Your Guide to the Most Successful Approach to Building Loving Relationships

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749955481 ISBN 13: 9780749955489

Publisher: Piatkus Books, 2011

**HOLD ME TIGHT has sold over 86,000 copies in the US.**
Developed by Dr Sue Johnson over 20 years ago and practised all over the world, EFT has been heralded by Time magazine and the New York Times as the couple therapy with the highest rate of success. Couples who use EFT see a 75 per cent success rate. The therapy programme focuses on the emotional connection of every relationship by de-escalating conflict, creating a safe emotional connection, and strengthening bonds between partners. In HOLD ME TIGHT, EFT pioneer Dr Sue Johnson presents her highly effective therapy model to the general public for the first time. Through case studies from her practice, illuminating advice and practical exercises, couples will learn how to nurture their relationships and ensure a lifetime of love.

Review:

'A much needed message to all couples and therapists and I recommend it to all' --Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT

'A truly revolutionary, breakthrough book...the most important, valuable book for couples published in the 21st century' --Barry McCarthy, Ph.D., author of GETTING IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME

'Sue Johnson [is] the most original contributor to couples therapy to come along in the last 30 years...An instant classic' --William J. Doherty, Ph.D., author of TAKE BACK YOUR MARRIAGE

'The best couple therapist in the world...Dr Johnson s superb science, humor, and clinical wisdom are finally accessible to all of us' John Gottman, Ph.D., bestselling author of THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES FOR MAKING MARRIAGE WORK

'Dr Sue Johnson has finally written the indispensable book for every couple in love...The book is groundbreaking in the self-help field as it is not only a practical and user-friendly guide to a loving long-term relationship; it is also an introduction to the new science of love and bonding' --Gail Palmer, MSW, RMFT, THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY THERAPY

'HOLD ME TIGHT is a valuable contribution to couple therapy...This is a book I will recommend to my clients, students and colleagues' --Marina Dorian, Ph.D., THE FAMILY PSYCHOLOGIST

'The best couple therapist in the world...Dr Johnson s superb science, humor, and clinical wisdom are finally accessible to all of us' John Gottman, Ph.D., bestselling author of THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES FOR MAKING MARRIAGE WORK

'Dr Sue Johnson has finally written the indispensable book for every couple in love...The book is groundbreaking in the self-help field as it is not only a practical and user-friendly guide to a loving long-term relationship; it is also an introduction to the new science of love and bonding' --Gail Palmer, MSW, RMFT, THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY THERAPY

'HOLD ME TIGHT is a valuable contribution to couple therapy...This is a book I will recommend to my clients, students and colleagues' --Marina Dorian, Ph.D., THE FAMILY PSYCHOLOGIST

'Dr Sue Johnson comes to the rescue, with case studies, advice and practical exercises aimed at teaching couples how to break out of a cycle of arguments and negativity' --Natural Health & Beauty

'HOLD ME TIGHT is a valuable contribution to couple therapy...This is a book I will recommend to my clients, students and colleagues' --Marina Dorian, Ph.D., THE FAMILY PSYCHOLOGIST

Book Description:

The developer of the most successful approach to building loving relationships - Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - shares her groundbreaking programme, which any couple can use to create a stronger, more secure bond.