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Michelle Renee @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social · Sep 20

What this looks like with clients:
• Naming feelings: “Right now I feel…”
• Making clear requests: “I would like…”
• Setting limits: “No, not right now,” or “Yes, with this change…”
• Celebrating wins: “I did that. My body can do that.”

HumanConnectionLab.com

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Cuddlist @cuddlist.bsky.social · 4d

Who here has never made a mistake?
Mrs. Dee shares about her work helping people to repair harm and consent violations in order to be welcomed back into community.

Click the link to watch all of episode 5 of Finding Ourself Podcast: cuddlist.com/podcast

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Cuddlist @cuddlist.bsky.social · 4d

The bottom-up approach aims to regulate the autonomic nervous system and promote safety and stability by targeting the body's response to stress and trauma through mindfulness, breathwork, yoga, and sensory-based interventions like cuddle therapy.

What is your experience with bottom-up healing?

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · 5d

Have you ever wanted a behind the scenes look at the world of cuddle therapy? Check out the new Finding Ourself Podcast were we interview practitioners, clients, and therapists about this work!
cuddlist.com/podcast

@meetmichellerenee.bsky.social @cuddlist.bsky.social

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · 14d

Calling my southern California clients📣 I'm finalizing my mid-November trip, but haven't booked my spot yet.

Want me to book in your neighborhood? Email me! Let me know if you are in Culver City, Santa Monica, Pasadena etc. Where do you think I should go?

#cuddletherapy #cuddlist #platonictouch

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · 17d

It’s been a while and we’ve missed you! Cuddle Party is officially back after a long hiatus!

This event is more than just cuddling. It's a chance to reconnect, refresh, and rebuild community together through consent practices, hugs, and the comfort of safe touch. I hope you'll join us. ❤️

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Cuddlist @cuddlist.bsky.social · 21d

Are you feeling lonely? Here's what you can do:

1️⃣ Who is already in your life?
2️⃣ What support do you need?
3️⃣ How can you cut yourself a break?

Visit cuddlist.com/cuddlers through the link in bio to find someone near you to help you get started!

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Cuddlist @cuddlist.bsky.social · 19d

Finding Ourself episode 4 is live now: youtu.be/Hduu7IbrVc4

When was the last time you felt welcomed, in your entirety as a human? To hear Kelly talk more about their immersive cuddle retreat, find the Cuddlist crew at innovations!

#immersivecuddleretreat #findingourself #fop

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Cuddlist @cuddlist.bsky.social · 18d

We may be bias, but we love the Cuddlist brand merch! Which design is your favorite?
cuddlist.threadless.com

#emotionalsupport #cuddlist #amorelovingworld #cozyclothes

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · 19d

How to assemble a panic pack!

🥶Cold Pack
🥵Hot pack
🫧Bubbles
👃Scent stick
🪀Fidget or Worry Stone
🍬Sour Candy

I'd love to see pictures of your panic pack after it is assembled!

#panicpack #panicattack #neurodivergent #embodied #grounding

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · 25d

Send this to someone who always makes you smile 🤗

#yougetme #cuddles

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · 27d

I got to talk about Cuddle Therapy with Karen Bigman on Taboo to Truth Podcast.

One of the major benefits of Cuddle Therapy is the production of Oxytocin. Oxytocin activates the parts of your brain that make you feel like you belong. 🧠 youtu.be/lAlOH9zQo80?...

#oxytocin #loneliness #depression

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · Sep 19

Attention my lovely California clients📣
I'm coming back to you!

I'll be in California next month from October 13th-15th. If you are interested, I invite you to send an email to [email protected] to get more information.

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Cuddlist @cuddlist.bsky.social · Sep 9

Cuddlist practitioner Grace Heer talks about how we do not discuss grief in our culture, and what holding space for people in grief means to her.

Come talk to Grace and others of the Cuddlist crew at the EMDRIA conference in Anaheim from Sept 12th - 14th at booth 331!

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · Sep 9

I am so excited to go to the EMDRIA conference this week! If you are going, stop by and say hi to the whole @cuddlist.bsky.social crew
@meetmichellerenee.bsky.social

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · Sep 6

Are you going to the EMDRIA Conference from Sept 12-14, 25 in Anaheim, Ca? Come to booth 331 to talk to @cuddlist.bsky.social @meetmichellerenee.bsky.social & Grace Heer

Let's discuss somatic therapies, the triadic model of therapy, and pro cuddle therapy. Comment below if we will see you there⬇️⬇️

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · Sep 3

📣ATTENTION my lovely California clients📣
I'll be in California again from September 14th - 16th.

If you are interested, reach out to me here, or send an email to [email protected] to book with me in September or to get my future California dates!

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · Aug 28

Presenting the Gamification of Consent: consent & permission. Where consent is co-op play, and permission is versus.

With consent, the win condition is a mutually satisfying experience. With permission, it is the thing 1 person wants.

Let me know what you think of this new explanation!

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Cuddlist @cuddlist.bsky.social · Aug 15

Cuddlist is launching a podcast! The first episode of Finding Ourself, a heartfelt Cuddlist podcast, airs Wednesday August 20th! Keeley Shoup & Michelle Renee sit down with Erin Kelly to discuss how psychotherapy & cuddle therapy work together.
Never miss an episode: www.youtube.com/@CuddlistPro...

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Cuddlist @cuddlist.bsky.social · Aug 18

For the last 10 YEARS🎉 Cuddlist has trained and certified practitioners in therapeutic, platonic touch, while offering community support for certified practitioners.

Visit our website to see our directory of Cuddlist practitioners from around the world: cuddlist.com/cuddlers

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · Aug 7

I am often asked if cuddle therapy is cheating, and the honest answer is that it depends.
Cheating is a violation to an existing relationship agreement, and platonic touch could go against those agreements. I've even seen couples!

How would you feel if your partner was seeing a touch therapist?

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · Aug 5

Are you suffering from skin hunger? It's actually something I screen for in my intake process.

As the loneliness epidemic continues, more people are realizing they are touch deprived. How are you accessing touch in your life?

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yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · Aug 1

📣ATTENTION my lovely California clients📣
I'm coming back every month this year!

I'll be in California this month from August 17th-18th. If you're interested, I invite you to reach out to me here or send an email to [email protected] to book with me in August or to get future California dates!

yourcuddlist.bsky.social @yourcuddlist.bsky.social · Jul 31

Navigating challenging conversations using the OCEAN method:

O: Observation
C: Compassion
E: Effect
A: Ask
N: No Thank You

Remember, it’s hard to predict how someone will respond when you have an OCEAN conversation with them. Maybe, with your help, they can take the steps to change their behavior.

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Cuddlist @cuddlist.bsky.social · Jul 25

This September, Cuddlist is celebrating 10 years! Throughout the month, we will be highlighting some of our long-time Cuddlists!

James, who is a Certified Cuddlist Practitioner who works out of Minnesota, received this testimonial in 2019! To to book a session James: cuddlist.com/james

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