Indigo Dawn is local to me, practicing as a Cuddlist in the Arlington area near Washington DC. I have had many opportunities to spend time with her at events as well as experience her cuddle sessions as a client while I was training to become a practitioner. I can honestly say that Indigo is one of my favorite people to spend time with, and I always come away with new wisdom and insight about myself... and the world around me, as is true about what was shared in this interview.
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Resources for families and educators as our area practices social distancingEmotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have described the coronavirus, or COVID-19, as an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named....We Tried Professional CUDDLING | Smile Squad
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Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness....heatherbrewermft.com/blog/?p=470
The Body and Aliveness | Somatic Psychotherapy
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The Body and Aliveness 31 August 2015 by Heather Brewer “Real isn’t how you are made,’ said the Skin Horse. ‘It’s a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but really loves you, then you become Real.’ ‘Does it hurt?’ asked the R...www.datingnews.com
Scientific studies have proven that hugs — and meaningful touch in general — can release oxytocin in the brain. But that feel-good hormone, also referred to as “the cuddle chemical,” links with areas in the brain that do more than just help people smile. Interpersonal touch can boost the imm...I just finished the Like a Pro workshop focusing on apply the principles of The Wheel of Consent for those using or promoting consensual touch as a practitioner.
If you have had issues or questions around touch and consent in your life experience I highly recommend the free video series about the Wheel of Consent at Betty Martin’s website. (Link below)
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Cuddlist Don goes to Hollywood! January 28 – February 2, 2020 – Cuddle Practitioners
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Midwestern raised county boy from the East Coast is coming to town for a workshop and will have limited availability for cuddle sessions from Tuesday January 28, 2020 starting in the afternoon, through Sunday February 2nd late night. Join me for a walkabout, a cuddle by the cement pond, or something..."... The human soul doesn’t want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed — to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is..."
The Gift of Presence, The Perils of Advice
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A helpful word can be a salve, but it's not always what we need. Parker Palmer on the power of quiet, unobtrusive presence to heal in troubled times.Congratulations!Five years ago today we opened our doors at the retail space for the first time. Since then we have had more than ten professionals complete more than 3,000 sessions totaling over a quarter of a million minutes (and that's not including outbound sessions or training)! Thank you to clients, colleagues, and everyone who supports us in any way! #cuddleon Cuddle Sanctuary Cuddlist Professional Cuddle Therapy Certified Cuddlers Travis Sigley Lisa Meece Keeley Shoup Janet Trevino Kira Cuddles Snuggle Linn Joey Cuddles Patreon The Oregonian The Wall Street Journal America's Got Talent CNN FOX 12 Oregon KATU News Samantha Hess Foxtail jewelry
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Refinery 29 covered Cuddlist Christina Hepburn in Los Angeles. Well done. Check it out.
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