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Hold Me Tight: LGBTQ+ Couples Workshop

“Stronger Together, Closer Than Ever” 

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Stronger Together, Closer Than Ever 

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Two days. One transformative experience. Reignite your love!

Join us for the Hold Me Tight: From Conflict to Connection, An LGBTQIA+ Workshop for Couples—a two-day experience designed for couples in the queer community who want to deepen connection, improve communication, and strengthen their bond.

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Hold Me Tight workshops range from $800–$1,200 per couple, but we’re offering this two-day LGBTQ+ workshop for just $400 per couple.

  • Reconnect deeply – Strengthen your emotional bond.
  • Break old patterns – Move past recurring conflict.
  • Communicate better – Speak and listen with understanding.
  • Safe & affirming – Private work with your partner
  • Guided by experts – Co-led by Jennine Estes Powell, LMFT, using EFT from Hold Me Tight.

Meet your Workshop Leaders

Jennine Estes Powell owner of Spokane Counseling Hub

Jennine Estes Powell, LMFT

Co-Author of Help for High Conflict Couples

Jennine Estes, LMFT, is the owner and supervisor of the Spokane Counseling Hub. She is certified in EFT, trained in EMDR, and a proponent of solution-focused therapy, as “I’ve seen these empirically based techniques consistently get results, and I truly believe they are the most effective at creating positive, long-term change.

Spokane Couples Counselor Lyss Gorman

Lyss Gorman, LMFT Intern

Supervised By: Jennine Powell, LMFT LF#61451096

Hi! My name is Lyss and I am a Marriage and Family Counseling Intern at Spokane Counseling Hub. I know from experience that finding a therapist can be a scary and uncertain process, and I’m grateful you’re exploring how therapy might serve as a tool in your personal journey of healing and growth.

Location Details

Nestled in the heart of Spokane, Washington, the Gonzaga University campus offers a beautiful, serene setting for the LGBTQIA+ Hold Me Tight Workshop. With its tree-lined walkways, views of the Spokane River, and welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to slow down, reconnect, and focus on your relationship.

Beyond the workshop, couples can explore Spokane’s vibrant downtown, local restaurants, coffee shops, and scenic riverfront trails—making this a truly rejuvenating and memorable experience.

collage showing exterior of Gonzaga university campus and surrounding areas and office space.

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