The Snuggle Party Guidebook: Create Deeper Friendships, Decrease Loneliness, & Enjoy Nurturing Touch Community (ePub)

Indie Book Awards Finalist, Relationships.

In just a few weeks, you can be hosting platonic touch-positive events, enjoying warmer friendships, creating a supportive tribe, and resonating with others on a deeper heartfelt level.

Packed with knowledge of experts from a long-established snuggling community, this book gives you a wealth of tools to spark change:

* an explanation of snuggle parties and how they can change lives

* 25 touch-positive games and activities to introduce others to snuggling

* snuggle party rules

* identification of internal barriers to enjoying physical affection

* tips on attracting other snugglers, even if you're a bit shy

* ideas for creating a safe, comfortable cuddle environment

* tips on sexuality, gender, couples, dating, and cultural diversity

* pointers on self-care and getting support, such as money and volunteers

* strategies for managing social and emotional dynamics

* ways platonic cuddling can complement and enhance romantic relationships

This book has much to offer for anyone who desires more physical affection and intimacy. It may be especially powerful for: those grieving loss of a partner due to divorce or death, those in addictions recovery who want to abstain from romantic and sexual relationships, young adults who crave more touch but aren't ready for a romantic relationship, partners separated due to military service, people seeking support following a geographic relocation, individuals in residential care settings, and those considering careers in the growing field of professional snuggling and cuddling.

Praise for The Snuggle Party Guidebook

"An inspirational work that opens delightful pathways to intimacy with oneself and others. I loved how it offers healing from limiting stereotypical gender roles, and the accompanying photos always brought a smile to my face."

- Karla Baur, M.S.W., sex therapist and co-author of Our Sexuality, the most widely adopted college sexuality textbook in the U.S.

"As a Professional Cuddler, I am so proud of the concepts of non-sexual touch in this book. With the tools here, anyone can master touch and improve their life in a simple but profound way."

- Samantha Hess, founder of Cuddle Up to Me, author of Touch: The Power of Human Connection

"Want more friendly nurturing touch in your life? Dave's book can show you how to get started - and Dave, can I come to one of your snuggle parties?"

- Dr. Betty Martin, author of The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent, Cuddle Party board member & facilitator