Relationship Workshop
Relationship Workshop
Created for Connection:
A Relationship Education Seminar for Couples
The seminar is structured around learning and applying the seven conversations detailed in Susan Johnson’s Hold Me Tight® book through structured activities that couples complete privately throughout the seminar. We spend time learning about the basics of communication and interactional cycles in relationships, followed by private time where couples work through the seminar workbook activities. Although time is spent as a group discussing each couple’s experience completing each conversation, please know, at no time during the seminar, are couples required to disclose anything about their relationship (Created for Connection is a relationship education seminar, not group therapy).
Based on the book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love By Dr. Sue Johnson
Hold Me Tight® is a registered trademark of Sue Johnson
Created for Connection Seminar Presenter:
Keith A. Cross, Ph.D.,
Faculty, Department of Psychology and Counselor Education, Prescott College, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at the Prescott Relationship Center
Keith has extensive experience working with diverse clients in a variety of settings including social service agencies, in-home therapy, college counseling centers, in-patient psychiatric hospitals, and crisis clinics. He has served in a variety of teaching and administrative positions in higher education. Keith has a passion for working with couples and has extensive training in the most empirically validated couples therapy, emotionally focused couples therapy. He earned his Bachelor’s in Psychology from Arizona State University and his Masters and Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University.
What past participants said about the Created for Connection seminars with the Prescott Relationship Center
When asked what was most helpful about the program, participants said:
- “See where my communication is key to our relationship.”
- “Giving us the tools to do the dance right.”
- “Understanding her feelings.”
- ”Presenters, combined with materials, truly positive program for couples/close relationships.”
- “Dr. Cross’ warmth, compassion, expertise.”
- “I enjoyed doing this work with input with other couples. I liked hearing the information presented and then doing the exercises and discussions afterword. Getting this on many levels. Pretty deep stuff but very understandable.”
- “The way it explained a new concept of communication and sympathy and understanding.”
- “I learned how to communicate more positively with my partner; to empathize with her.”
When asked what you would say to couples considering this seminar, participants said:
- “Come in prepared to think/reflect/be open to what you might do/let yourself think new thoughts.”
- “DO IT! Very positive. Obviously cost and time can be a challenge for some, but your efforts to make it accessible to all are appreciated!”
- “That it is so helpful.”
- “It is worth it!”
Other comments:
- “I got so much from this. I experienced a lighter and loving way to deal with hairy issues. THANK YOU!!”
- “Everything was great. Both of you [the presenters] have been so safe and positive and helpful.”
- “Very open, comfortable, welcoming, warm, genuine and useful.”
- “Don’t put it off, do it!”
- “It will be helpful no matter how strong or struggling your partnership is.”
- “Go – experience the hope and growth in your marriage.”
- “I would highly recommend this seminar/retreat.”
Taking the First Step
WHERE: TBD
WHEN: TBD
REGISTRATION FEE: TBD (includes one day of instruction and seminar workbook, lunch is provided)
Scholarships are available for couples in financial need.
Please note, the seminar has limited seating, register now to reserve your spot!
