Name: Brighton Cuddle Space
Start: 2024-11-13T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-13T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Ochre House, Hove, UK

This is a gentle, structured space to explore consensual touch, boundary-setting, and clear communication, for nervous system regulation.
About this Event

The central aim of this gentle workshop is nervous system regulation and co-regulation via consensual physical contact. We offer you as safe a space as possible to connect with others. The intention is for you to remain in your comfort zone, during which you'll acknowledge and communicate desires for platonic touch. Everyone is in choice and there is no expectation for anyone to do anything they don't want to.

We aim for this to be a kind and welcoming space - an inclusive, neurodivergent- / queer-friendly environment, for all genders. We welcome feedback and opportunities for our ongoing development.

What to expect:

structured activities (with options for different levels of touch, including no touch) for connection with self and others
opening and closing circle
tools offered for exploring and developing communication, consent, and boundary-setting
kindness; listening; person- and group-centred environment
trained, experienced facilitator (see below) and assistant
clear and honoured timings
space for time out if required
hot drinks, snacks

This is a drug- and alcohol-free event - ie: please do not drink alcohol or take non-prescribed drugs before attending.

The space is not currently fully accessible: Cambridge Grove is cobbled, and there is one step into the venue, and one step down to the main room.

Please see FAQs below for more details about the event.

More info about Brighton Cuddle Space: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556273113195

About the facilitator: Bela Emerson (she/they) is a highly-experienced and reflective neurodivergent spaceholder, community musician / trainer / mentor, and Action Learning Set facilitator.

Bela:

is a graduate of Eshana Spiers's Facilitator Training for Cuddles and Nervous System Regulation programme
trained in-person with Musicians Without Borders in the Netherlands
trained in-person with trauma therapist / musician Darren Abrahams
has regular therapy and supervision for self-resourcing and in order to support / hold space for others