Becoming empty nesters is more than a life transition. It's an invitation to fall in love again. This blog offers insight, hope, and gentle guidance for couples navigating reconnection after the kids leave home
Strengthening Affection Through Non-Sexual Affection
Touch is a basic human need, from before we’re born until the end of our lives. Yet for many couples, touch can become a source of tension instead of comfort. In this blog, I explore how non-sexual touch can strengthen connection, reduce pressure, and nurture the bond between partners.
When Trauma Shows Up in a Cuddle Therapy Session
Trauma can show up quietly or suddenly in cuddle therapy sessions—and knowing how to respond with care and skill is crucial. In this blog, I share how trauma may present, how I handle it in session, and what new cuddle professionals can do to be trauma-informed.
A Workshop That Brought Me to Tears
This workshop cracked me open in the most beautiful way. I cried, I connected, and I came home to myself. Here’s what I learned from three days of vulnerability, embodiment, and radical self-compassion.
A Gathering for Cuddle Professionals: Pittsburgh 2025
The Pittsburgh Cuddle Gathering is more than a meetup. It’s a launchpad for connection, collaboration, and what’s next in the cuddle profession. Join us this May!
Benefits of Training in Cuddle Therapy
Becoming a cuddle therapist is more than simply offering hugs as a service. We are creating a safe, nurturing, non-judgemental space for you to show up as you are. Without training, how can you be sure you’re prepared for the emotional complexities of this work? I want to explore why professional cuddle training matters.
Benefits of Training in Cuddle Therapy
Becoming a cuddle therapist is more than simply offering hugs as a service. We are creating a safe, nurturing, non-judgemental space for you to show up as you are. Without training, how can you be sure you’re prepared for the emotional complexities of this work? I want to explore why professional cuddle training matters.
Is Cuddle Therapy Too Expensive?
Cuddle therapy can be life-changing, but is it too expensive for many people? In this blog, we’re exploring what it would take to get cuddle therapy recognized, funded, and more accessible.
Evaluation of Cuddlist’s Revamped Certification Curriculum
I first scrolled past Cuddlist in 2017, rolled my eyes, and kept moving. By 2018, I gave it a shot. By 2025, I was recertifying. Safe to say, my view changed.