Cuddle Party and Consent Workshop

Come join for an engaging CONSENT BASED WORKSHOP AND AN OPEN ENVIRONMENT FOR CUDDLING, connecting, and being without expectation or judgement. You never have to touch anyone or be touched at a CUDDLE PARTY AND THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE IS ABOUT HIGHLIGHTING OUR ABILITY TO CHOOSE AS WELL AS GIVING YOU A SPACE TO PRACTICE ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT AND SAYING NO TO WHAT YOU DO NOT. Check out www.CuddleParty.org [http://www.cuddleparty.org] to learn more! Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/safespacecuddling] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/emotionalsupporthumans/]. Remember: -No substance use is allowed. -You are allowed to leave after the welcome circle and receive a full refund. LOCATION: _Exact address will be sent the morning of the event to all RSVP'd attendees_.  SCHEDULE: 3:30pm - Doors open 4:00pm - Doors close and welcome circle begins (unfortunately we cannot let anyone in after the doors close) 4:00-4:40pm - Welcome Circle 4:40-7:15pm - Freestyle hang out and cuddling 7:15-7:30pm - Closing Circle THE FOLLOWING CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.CUDDLEPARTY.ORG (CHECK OUT THE FAQ SECTION TO LEARN MORE): CUDDLE PARTY IS … a WORKSHOP! Though touch is natural, the skills that make it welcome and enjoyable have to be learned. Skills of communication, boundaries, asking for what you want, and saying ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ with clarity and kindness. Cuddle Party is led by trained and certified Cuddle Party Facilitators. The Facilitator’s job is to guide you into those skills gently and easily, in a fun, safe and light hearted way. We welcome you and create an atmosphere of respect, and remain available for questions and support. At a CUDDLE PARTY YOU GAIN: * Clarity and confidence * Boundary and communication skills * Comfort, support and encouragement * The secrets to welcome, relaxed, non-sexual touch The skills you learn at Cuddle Party translate into every day life, right from the start. When boundaries and consent are clear, every relationship is easier. Where else can you attend a workshop in your pajamas? CUDDLE PARTY IS … a social event! We open with a Welcome Circle - about 45 minutes of introductions, rules and a few games to help everyone get comfortable. We teach communication and boundary skills in ways that are lighthearted and fun. Then we open up for ‘free-style’ cuddling. You have plenty of time to relax, chat, share a back rub or other welcome touch, cuddle, have a snack or just hang out. You can come to a Cuddle Party to meet new people, to enjoy amazing conversations, to touch, to be touched, to have fun, to practice asking for what you want, to practice saying “no” to what you don’t want — all in a setting structured to be a safe place for exploration and enjoyment. Shucks, you can even come to a Cuddle Party just to cuddle! We hope you join us. If you have any questions about this event send us a message on our Facebook Page :)