Hi there! You probably found this form and page from the local area. I have become a Certified Cuddle Party Facilitator. I’m so happy to have become a facilitator of a wonderful workshop that helps you to improve your skills in Communication, Boundaries, and Consent. At Cuddle Party you can gain the ability to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence. You will have the chance to explore Boundary and Communication skills in a comforting, encouraging, and supportive setting. You can gain practice in asking for what you want. These skills will help in everyday life and help to improve your relationships.
I am ready to present this workshop to wherever I happen to be at the time. I am also looking for people who would like to host such events in their offices such as therapists, or cuddle enthusiasts who would like to bring people to their living rooms and invite many conscientious friends to attend.
Thank you so much for your interest! I am eager to bring this very important workshop that empowers so many, to Connecticut. And to Utah and surrounding areas while there. Please fill out this form so we may gather a community of kindness to share together in learning.
Rules of Cuddle Party:
Pajamas stay on the whole time
You don’t have to touch anyone at a Cuddle Party, ever
You must ask permission and receive a verbal YES before you touch anyone (Be as specific in your request as you can)
If you’re a yes, say YES. If you’re a no, say NO
If you’re a maybe, say NO
You are encouraged to change your mind
Respect your relationship agreements and communicate with your partner
Get the Facilitator or Assistant if you have a question or concern or need assistance with anything during the event
Tears and laughter are both welcome
Respect people’s privacy
Keep the Cuddle Space tidy
Who comes to a Cuddle Party?
People who want to improve their Communication, Consent, and Boundaries.
People who may want the option of PLATONIC nurturing touch, like they may have experienced with their family, cuddling with Mom as a child for example.
People who want to see what it’s all about.
What if I don’t want to cuddle anyone? Am I still welcome?
Absolutely- in fact one of the Cuddle Party rules is that you don’t have to touch anyone. Some people want to come to work their boundaries, to practice saying “No” or even to practice receiving a “No” and viewing it as helpful information instead of a rejection. Some people might bring a book to read, some have taken a nap and report that it is the best nap they have had. They just like to be around that energy.
Do people just arrive and leap into a puppy pile or is there some sort of structure?
Cuddle Party is a workshop to improve Communication, Consent, and Boundaries. The first hour is the workshop portion that is called the welcome circle. It goes over the rules of Cuddle Party and there are some discussion exercises to help you identify your own boundaries and get used to communicating about them. After that is the open cuddle time where we use the rules we learned to navigate into the world of communication, boundaries, and consent and OPTIONAL nurturing platonic touch. Following that we have the closing circle where we process a bit of what we experienced and then we head home.
What does it mean to “Cuddle” in the Cuddle Party world?
If you ask people what they think of when they hear the word “Cuddle” many people will report things like “the classic guy and girl watching a movie with the guy’s arm around the girl’s shoulder and her head on his shoulder.” In the Cuddle Party community, Cuddling encompasses a much wider range. It can mean that same example above, or hugs, could be hand holding. It can even be sitting side by side having a conversation, or sitting silently, eye gazing and breathing together. The cuddling energy at Cuddle Party is meant to remain platonic and nurturing. Some people ask to be cuddled the way they enjoyed when they were a child. Most people report feeling relaxed and cozy.
Some Boundaries for Cuddle Party hosted by Larysa
What to wear to Cuddle Party:
What to wear: Minimum Clothing Requirement
T-Shirt with sleeves close to the elbow or longer that does not expose midsection when arms are raised. Preferable to be tucked in to avoid exposure. Typical T Shirt neckline- close to the clavicle.
Long pants down to the ankle, with under layer: for example brief or biking shorts, compression shorts underneath.
Socks that cover up to the ankle or above (give you traction and won’t be slipping off as you move.)
You are welcome to cover MORE if you choose, adding layers like sweatshirt or socks to the knee, even gloves or a scarf if that makes you comfortable, but the above is required minimum for participation in Cuddle Party hosted by Larysa.
If it meets the above criteria, you are welcome to bring clean pajamas to change into, to be as cozy and comfortable as possible. Some people reserve special Cuddle clothing that is soft and snuggly.
Hygiene Requirements:
Please be freshly showered right before you come to Cuddle Party. An ideal scenario would be someone who showers, makes sure to wear deodorant, brushes their teeth and uses mouthwash, gets dressed, bringing clean cuddle clothing to change into at Cuddle Party, then heads straight to Cuddle Party.
Next best option for someone who may not be able to get home to shower RIGHT before Cuddle Party: Shower in the morning, if you are someone who washes hair not every day, this day would be the day to do it. Load up extra on the deodorant, pack the cuddle clothing, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, clean socks, and keep it in your car to be ready for the evening. Between the shower and cuddle party, it would be best to avoid going to the gym or anything that would cause sweat or body odor to increase.
At Cuddle Party we use our words to tell someone we don’t want to cuddle, we don’t use our smell to repel. :)
Time Boundaries:
One boundary of Cuddle Party is the time. There is the gathering time where people can arrive early and settle in. Then at start time, attendees MUST be present for the whole welcome circle to participate in the rest of Cuddle Party. If you are running late AND contact us we may be able to accommodate. If there is no contact and you show up late, the doors will be locked and we won’t be able to accommodate without contact.
What to bring:
You are welcome to bring extra pillows and blankets although there will be some onsite. Anything comfy and cozy like your favorite stuffed animal if that would make you more comfortable.
Substance Free:
A requirement of attending Cuddle Party is being free from alcohol or any mind altering substances.
Testimonial of Cuddle Party
It was fantastic! I don’t know how I missed out on this my whole life! It was just amazing- I’m in this period of bliss….This is the best thing ever! So so nice. I’m so happy right now. So relaxing and so nice to have that. I’m the happiest, well maybe not happiest I’ve EVER been but very very happy. So so nice. I was extremely happy. So so relaxed. It’s so freeing to know that this is ok. This blows my mind.
Maybe putting my head on someone’s lap is not something I’d do or ask for most of the time. Spooning has always been something I always thought of as something more intimate more on the sexual spectrum more often than not. So glad I Did it.
This is the best thing ever I’m a big big fan. At the end I was very calm and relaxed. I’m Very glad I went. It was a very good experience. I definitely want to do it again and now that’s kind of all I want to do now; Cuddle and spoon. Really really good time. It was really really great- definitely want to do more of those.
It Felt really natural, really easy to do, comforting and nice and I enjoyed that.
I really enjoy it myself and I think, I had some preconceived notions not really knowing what it was but maybe guessing, so if there’s anything I can do to help reassure this is not some crazy thing you think it is but actually there are boundaries and it’s very well organized.
Matt Reynolds, Spanish Fork, Utah
It all started when… I…. Laughter Yoga….. CP …..
Probably provide photo examples
Cuddlist
Essential oils used on site, diffused into the air and available for use on oneself and each other with consent. Along with muscle soothing blends for sore muscles.
Boundaries if I were to have Cuddle clients, possibly Word of Mouth only, or referral…. stories, blog…. or video stories, conversations, playlist… other Cuddlists?
Therapist brochure.
offerings to therapists, massage therapists.