Sign up by August 20 to get your discount
Beginning Tuesday, September 8, we’ll gather weekly as a cohort to complete the Cuddle Party Facilitator Certification together.
Each week we’ll meet for teaching, discussion, experiential exercises, and real-world practice. You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, explore challenging scenarios, receive feedback, and learn alongside others who are on the same journey.
While reading and study provide an important foundation, my experience has been that the most powerful facilitation is developed through practice, reflection, observation, and community. This cohort is designed to bridge that gap by giving you a place to integrate what you’re learning through shared experience.
What You’ll Gain
Over the course of the cohort, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Explore the material through discussion, not just reading.
- Practice new skills through experiential exercises and group activities.
- Apply what you’re learning in real time and receive thoughtful feedback.
- Experience the kinds of group dynamics you’ll eventually be leading.
- Observe facilitation from the participant’s perspective, noticing the pacing, structure, boundaries, group process, and countless small choices that are difficult to capture on the page.
- Build relationships with fellow facilitators who can continue to support your growth long after the training ends.
Throughout our time together, I’ll intentionally cultivate a learning environment grounded in accessibility, inclusion, and meaningful participation. Creating spaces where people with different identities, communication styles, learning styles, access needs, and lived experiences can engage fully is a core facilitation skill, and one you’ll have the opportunity to experience firsthand throughout the cohort.
What to Expect
This cohort is interactive and collaborative rather than lecture-based. To get the most out of the experience, participants are expected to:
- Attend each weekly cohort meeting.
- Complete up to three hours of reading and coursework between sessions.
- Arrive prepared to participate in discussions and experiential exercises.
- Practice the skills you’re developing both inside and outside of class.
- Contribute to a learning environment rooted in respect, confidentiality, and mutual support.
The more you invest in the process, the more you’ll gain from both the curriculum and the collective wisdom of the group.
My Commitment
My commitment is to build a cohort with you where you’ll be challenged, supported, and encouraged to grow through practice, curiosity, and shared experience. Whether you’re refining existing skills or stepping into facilitation for the first time, I look forward to learning and growing alongside you.
– Autumn Vandiver
Cuddle Party Trainer
HOW TO SIGN UP
New Students are eligible for an early bird discount of 30% off until August 20.
Use Coupon code: CPI30OFF
Go here to choose full payment or a payment plan: payments2 | Cuddle Party INC.
Send an email to training@cuddleparty.com to let us know you want to join the cohort.
Existing Facilitators and enrolled students
Are eligible for a 90% off discount.
Send an email to Training@cuddleparty.com to receive your discount code and let us know you want to join the cohort.
Fill out the update contact info form: Facilitator (or Enrollee) Contact Update – Cuddle Party INC.
Existing facilitators are strongly encouraged to re-certify with the new curriculum, there is a ton of new material we’ve put together for your benefit!. I hope you will check it out.