The Training, Certification and Membership Body for Professional Cuddlers
HOW TO BECOME A CUDDLE THERAPIST
CPI'S ACCREDITED DIPLOMA COURSE
CPI were the first to offer an accredited and insurable professional cuddler training course for those wishing to become cuddle professionals. Professional accreditation is vital for any type of therapist or practitioner, and being a CPI-accredited cuddle professional shows your clients that you take your profession seriously and practice to the highest standard.
This is a comprehensive course that will equip you with all the knowledge and skills you'll need to become a successful professional cuddler. Completing the course will enable you to practice cuddling as a legitimate therapy modality, and in an ethical and responsible way.
The course consists of 24 modules with assignments, interactive quizzes and a video of cuddle positions
What the course covers:
CPI's Ethical Touch ProtocolsTM
The Psychology and Physiology of Touch
Touch and Healing
Boundaries and Consent
Safety and Security
Client Contracts
Business Marketing and Promotion
Cuddle Positions Video
What you get when you qualify
Cuddle Professionals International CMA, IICT and CPD accredited Diploma to print out upon successful completion
Detailed profile and photo in the CPI Member directory
(£45 annually to remain a certified CPI member)
Exclusive insurance cover for your cuddle practice (cost not included)
The opportunity to be featured in our Member Spotlight
Use of CPI's logos on your business cards, website, marketing materials and social media pages
Use CPI's initials after your name, to show that you are a member of an ethical professional trade association.
Cuddle Professionals International Facebook and Instagram
Ongoing email support
Fee: £245
Duration: Home study in your own time
Access: 180 days (six months). Most people take much less time to complete the course.
Entry Requirements: An empathic, non-judgmental personality
and an interest in holistic therapies and healing.
A cuddle therapy career: what professional cuddlers earn
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What Our Students Say
The decision to train as a cuddle professional is a meaningful one, and it's natural to want to hear from people who have already made it. The graduates below enrolled with the same questions you may have now, and came out the other side with the skills, confidence, and clarity to practise professionally. Their words are their own.
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Q. How long does the cuddle therapist training take? The CPI diploma course is fully online and self-paced, so you can work through the modules as quickly or as slowly as suits you. Most students complete the cuddle therapy course within a few weeks, and you have six months (180 days) access from the date you enrol.
Q. Is the CPI diploma accredited? Yes. The CPI diploma is accredited by the CMA, IICT and carries CPD points, giving you a recognised credential that clients and employers can verify. Accreditation means your cuddle therapy training meets established professional standards.
Q. What does the course fee include? The fee covers a full six month's access to all course modules and your CPI diploma. You then have the option to join us as a member at an annual subscription of £45. This includes your detailed profile and picture in our member directory, and access to exclusive member insurance, our member's area and CPI member and accreditation logos to use on your website and socials.
