The online certification program has approximately 30 hours of required coursework including:
- Video instruction of 12 popular cuddle poses and how to maintain proper boundaries in each
- A pdf manual that will cover the basics of:
— Business practices and client forms
— Safety/security guidelines
— Consultation guidelines
— Guidelines for running sessions
— Emergency instruction
— Self care - 5 trial sessions with people you trust and a survey from each to confirm standards are met
- A quiz to ensure you have learned all required material
- A bronze level certification and a basic listing on certifiedcuddlers.com