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Human touch is a fundamental need that nurtures connection, reduces stress, and fosters emotional well-being. In today’s fast-paced, disconnected world, many people experience touch deprivation, loneliness, and heightened anxiety. Cuddle Therapy is an emerging form of therapeutic practice that uses safe, consensual, and non-sexual touch to promote relaxation, trust, and emotional healing.
The Diploma in Cuddle Therapy at the Chartered Institute of Counseling (CICN) equips practitioners with the knowledge, ethics, and skills to provide professional cuddle therapy services. Combining psychology, counseling principles, and somatic awareness, this program prepares graduates to create safe spaces where clients can experience the profound benefits of nurturing human contact.
Why Choose This Course?
• Growing awareness of touch deprivation and loneliness as public health issues.
• Scientific evidence highlights the impact of oxytocin, stress reduction, and nervous system regulation through safe touch.
• Cuddle therapy is an emerging wellness profession in demand across the globe.
• CICN ensures a rigorous, ethical, and professional framework, protecting both client and practitioner.
• Graduates can pioneer this practice in counseling, wellness, and holistic health industries.
What You Will Learn
Participants will study:
• The science of human touch and bonding.
• Boundaries, consent, and ethics in cuddle therapy.
• Creating safe, professional cuddle therapy environments.
• Psychological and physiological benefits of therapeutic touch.
• Working with anxiety, stress, trauma, and loneliness.
• Communication, trust-building, and client relationship management.
• Self-care and professional resilience for cuddle therapists.
Program Outcomes
By the end of this diploma, graduates will be able to:
• Offer safe, structured cuddle therapy sessions.
• Establish and maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• Integrate cuddle therapy with counseling and wellness practices.
• Understand cultural sensitivities and ethical considerations of touch.
• Promote emotional regulation, connection, and well-being through safe human contact.
Who Can Enroll?
This diploma is designed for:
• Counselors, therapists, and wellness practitioners.
• Life coaches and holistic health professionals.
• Healthcare workers and caregivers seeking to expand their skills.
• Individuals passionate about emotional healing and safe human connection.
Program Details
• Duration: 6 months.
• Mode: Blended (online learning + supervised in-person training).
• Certification: Diploma in Cuddle Therapy (CICN).
• Learning Model: Theory, practical demonstrations, supervised practice, and role-play.
Career Opportunities After Graduation
Graduates can work in:
• Private cuddle therapy practice.
• Wellness centers, holistic health clinics, and retreat programs.
• Integrative therapy practices alongside counseling, coaching, or somatic therapy.
• Community and support programs addressing loneliness and isolation.
Why Choose CICN?
• A pioneering institute offering professional, ethical cuddle therapy training.
• Evidence-based curriculum grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and counseling.
• Faculty with expertise in somatic practices, therapeutic boundaries, and emotional wellness.
• Global recognition for professional counseling and innovative therapeutic programs.
• CICN’s mission to bring wholeness, connection, and well-being into people’s lives.
At CICN, we believe safe, compassionate human connection is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Through professional cuddle therapy, you can help restore balance, comfort, and healing in the lives of others.
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