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Cuddle Therapy (somatic work)

What is it?

Cuddle therapy is a structured approach to relational well-being based on platonic (non-sexual) touch, attuned presence, and nervous system regulation. It uses simple and respectful forms of contact such as hugging, holding, or sharing proximity, all within a clear framework of consent and boundaries.

Its purpose is to promote the release of tension, reconnect to conscious and platonic touch, let go of heavy emotions, improve the regulation of the nervous system, increase the production of oxytocin (the hormone associated with well-being and confidence), reduce stress, and offer a restorative experience of safer human connection.

Cuddle therapy involves no sexual content and falls strictly within the field of well-being and non-clinical relational support.

The Benefits

  • Stimulate oxytocin (the feel-good hormone), reduce cortisol (stress), improve circulation,

  • Deepen your capacity to receive,

  • Strengthen the expression of your boundaries,

  • Nourish your level of conscious touch and presence,

  • Explore non-sexual forms of intimacy in a conscious, guided environment,

  • Release emotions (dearmouring) and regulate your nervous system,

  • Improve your conscious communication, active consent, breathwork, and body awareness,

Flow of a Session (90 min)

Each session is uniquely tailored to your needs and follows a flexible framework:

  1. Introduction and Context Setting 

  • Establishing Comfort & Trust

  • Understanding Your Needs & Intentions

  • ​Consent & Boundaries

2. Somatic Awareness and Grounding 

  • Guided breathing exercises or body scan.

  • Gentle movements to awaken body awareness.

  • Creating connection.

3. Main Somatic Exploration - Cuddle

  • Experience the role of receiving wihtout giving back,

  • Focus on internal sensations and allow yourslef to go through it while being held (emotions, memories, feelings, tears...) - there is NO talking during this phase!

  • Releasing & healing (shaking, breathing with sounds, mantra, healing sentences in relation to what the body shows us)

  • Nervous system regulation (vagus nerve back to a state of balance and safety, sensation of being centered and authentic to what is, higher frequency)

4. Integration & Closing

  • Verbal or Silent Reflection

  • Aftercare of the body

  • Guidance for Post-Session Integration

  • Closing & Transitioning Back to a neutral state

  • Recommendations or exercises to extend the benefits.

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