Bri’s  Pronouns: He/They
  
  CUDDLIST: A REVOLUTION IN HUMAN CONNECTION
  
  Unfortunately, when it comes to ethical, structured and platonic human touch – It is often the under served, marginalized communities (BIPOC and LGBTQ+) that may feel the most intense loss and longing for connective, honorable and therapeutic touch. (It would also be a mistake to assume that the Hetero and Cisgender community is also finding the best venue to get their needs met).
  
  Cuddlist is a concrete solution when it comes to finding safer spaces for consensual, empathetic, touch and communication”. BL
  
  I believe so strongly in consent based touch and holding intimate space with other humans that I became a Therapeutic Touch Specialist in order to offer services that hold space for our underserved community to actualize and seek out trusted connections where you can feel comfortable in bringing your whole self to a session. 
  
  “At Cuddlist we actively reduce or erase shame or transform an unforgiving critical internal voice that attempts to convince us that we are unworthy or unlovable”. BL
  
  What are the 7 shame based reasons that causes a person to resist assistance or care when it comes to touch and authentic communication? 
  
  #1: FEAR: There isn’t an empowered roadmap or a language yet developed in our collective hearts when it comes to asking for getting core, touch needs met especially when we don’t have the option to ask for it safely.
  
  #2: OUR PERSONAL HISTORY: We may have experienced unwanted or abusive touch that led us to recoil from seeking touch that was healthy for us. 
  
  #3: LACK OF SUPPORT, GUIDANCE or EDUCATION: We may have believed that there was no outlet for therapeutic touch needs nor had we ever been guided, taught or shown these experiences in a “safe” environment with a trusted professional.
  
  #4) FAILURE: We may have unsuccesfully or awkwardly tried and failed at getting our needs met. This put us into a predicament and we made a decision not to reach out again.
  
  #5) OBLIGATION: We may have allowed aspects of touch to happen through obligation– but we may have not actively chose them or understood them. We also may have been touched against our will and may not have not had a chance to recover or come to terms with such experiences.
  
  #6) UNWORTHINESS: We may have not believed that we could receive these gifts or grant ourselves these special moments in a safe consensual way. We instead starved ourselves of core human interactions. 
  
  #7: We may have even sought out connection but didn’t want all the complexities of full blown relationships and ensuing potential for loss of self/identity.
  
  Working with a CUDDLIST you can begin to change your past with a bright path forward!
  
  From The Book of Cuddles by Dr. Yoni Alkan: “Western culture has a complicated relationship with touch. Traditionally our society does not allow men to explore kind and affectionate touch or nonsexual touch, while most women and nonbinary people have difficulty finding spaces where it is safe for them to experience positive touch and might even find themselves in danger. Additionally, there are marginalized groups that have had a hard time finding touch at all because of cultural bias and discrimination around gender, age, body type, race, disability and other factors.”
  
  CUDDLIST: Professional, Intentional, Collaborative, Responsive and Active Therapeutic Touch

HOW DOES THIS WORK ONCE I SEND A REQUEST?
  
  STEP 1: You will receive an email and text as a first contact with an invitation to schedule a phone consultation to discuss your needs. If you prefer, a brief, no cost, in person consultation can also be arranged for us to gauge if a session with a Cuddlist is right for you.
  STEP 2: If we agree to move forward we will agree on a date and time. I will send out my office address with photos so you know what entrance, suite # and floor to enter as well as photographs of the space.
  STEP 3: We will meet for your session! Our first session will also include an additional and complimentary 30 minutes to acclimate you to the space, discuss your history, needs and goals for the session etc…
  
  WHAT TO EXPECT: 
  
  I host in-calls in a comfortable, clean indoor therapist space in a private office building. Just as each client is unique, each cuddle session will look and proceed differently. Within our safe container, you have the opportunity to…
  – Share authentic, intimate connection
  – Feel and express all of your emotions
  – Speak your deepest truths and be listened to
  – Learn, grow, and expand your capacity for pleasure
  – Touch, Explore, Play, and Just BE!
  
  As long as you agree to our Code of Conduct – you will be able to enjoy a space free of judgment, obligation, or demands where you can choose a path of growth or relaxation! You can also take away an array of tools and experiences that can lead to deeper life fulfillment or just be exactly as you are in every moment!
  
  My office space (the Cuddle Container) is smoke free. Parking is free. Entry and exits are ADA compliant.

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