{"product_id":"hold-me-tight-sue-johnson-9780316113007","title":"Hold Me Tight | Sue Johnson","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eHold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9780316113007\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eDr. Sue Johnson\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover (with Dust Jacket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eLittle, Brown Spark\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eApril 08, 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e320\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eMarriage \u0026amp; Long-Term Relationships, Interpersonal Relations, Communication Skills\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eHeralded by the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTime\u003c\/em\u003e magazine as a highly successful approach to couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) revolutionizes our structural understanding of intimacy by viewing romantic relationships through the lens of attachment theory. In \u003cem\u003eHold Me Tight\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr. Sue Johnson introduces this clinically proven psychological framework to the general public for the first time, establishing that the key to saving and enriching a relationship lies in cultivating secure emotional connection and protecting the core attachment bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eDr. Johnson isolates critical pivot points in modern partnerships—ranging from identifying systemic roadblocks like the \"Demon Dialogue\" to constructively revisiting past conflicts—and transforms them into touchpoints for seven distinct, healing conversations. Utilizing rich clinical case studies, structured exercises, and actionable behavioral prompts, this work outlines a clear methodology to help couples move past defensive cycles, establish reliable emotional safety, and build long-term relationship health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eCouples and individuals looking to resolve chronic communication bottlenecks and deepen emotional security within their relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003ePractitioners, counselors, and students of clinical psychology seeking an accessible overview of Emotionally Focused Therapy applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders of relationship literature looking for evidence-based, scientifically validated behavioral strategies rather than conventional advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Sue Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e (Susan M. Johnson, EdD) was an internationally renowned clinical psychologist, researcher, author, and educator who pioneered Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Recognized globally for her monumental contributions to couples therapy and attachment science, Dr. Johnson founded the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) and dedicated her career to analyzing the structural dynamics of human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eA seminal work widely cited across modern psychological and family counseling disciplines. This authoritative first edition hardcover features case-study analysis, structured conversational prompts, an extensive analytical index, and clinical reference tracking for further academic utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Dr. Sue Johnson\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9780316113007\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"320\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Little, Brown Spark\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2008-04-08\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Hardcover\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"Dr. Sue Johnson introduces Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), presenting seven healing conversations designed to reestablish safe emotional connection.\",\n    \"offers\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n      \"price\": \"14.99\",\n      \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n      \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\n    },\n    \"about\": [\n      { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Marriage \u0026 Long-Term Relationships\" },\n      { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Interpersonal Relations\" },\n      { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Communication \u0026 Social Skills\" }\n    ]\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; height: 1px; background: #2c3e50; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eBust-Down Books: More Than a Bookstore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51319431692603,"sku":"031611300X","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780316113007.jpg?v=1783353262","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/hold-me-tight-sue-johnson-9780316113007","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}