In this context of pandemic, social distancing and economic crisis, even if its Cuddle Therapy Services can no longer be done in person, due to the too high risk of contamination, Calia still want to make the world a better and happier place thanks to more cuddles and the practice of consent.
Adapted services
On the one hand, in order to counter the effects of social distancing and to facilitate the different types of interpersonal interaction as well as future rapprochements, Calia aims to adapt its Cuddle Therapy services to the context of a health crisis and to offer them to people who need hugs and authentic and platonic connections and/or explore consent and personal boundaries of oneself and of others, all in the concern of the prevention of infections.
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Adapted means
On the other hand, in order to alleviate the effects of the economic crisis caused by the pandemic and in response to the recent wave of denunciation of sexual assault, Calia becomes a social and non-profit enterprise by reducing its prices and offering its clients to contribute voluntarily to its two new social causes. The first cause, “Consent-Prevention“, aims to promote consent by educating and making the population more aware of consent. The second cause, “Consent-Healing“, aims to support victims of sexual assault as well as people who have sexually assaulted and who would like to understand, learn and improve at respecting consent.
“Consent-Prevention” cause
Since I firmly believe that the world would be happier if respect for consent was an integral part of our interactions, this cause aims to educate and make the population more aware of respect for consent, both that of oneself and that of others. The main tools of this cause are the dissemination of the acronym REELS in the form of posters and cards or workshops and conferences (there’s an english version coming up soon).
Your voluntary contributions to this cause will fund the creation, printing and distribution of posters and cards as well as cover the costs of conducting workshops and conferences on consent. The targeted entities are, free of charge, any non-profit organization where there can be human interaction and, at a reduced price, any establishment where there can be human interaction or which would like to promote consent to its customers (cafes, bars, schools, etc.).
“Consent-Healing” cause
Despite all the prevention about consent, sexual assault can take place and it is then necessary to try to heal, repair and improve. After a sexual assault, there are two types of people to consider in the healing process: the person who suffered the assault and the person who committed it. I cannot offer psychological or legal advice, but I can offer attentive, empathetic, non-judgmental and confidential listening and my expertise in consent. Some people will simply need to talk, relate and experience their emotions in a non-judgmental safe space while others will want to understand what a breach of consent is and especially how to avoid it and thus improve their future relationships. The main tool of this cause is the Virtual Cuddle Therapy Session which can be used as much as a safe space for confidence as a space for learning. Your voluntary contributions to this cause will allow me to offer free Sessions to people who have suffered or committed sexual assault (regardless of the gravity).
Cuddle therapy does not include, under any circumstances, any form of explicit or implicit sexuality.? Cuddle therapy is not a licensed medical practice and should not replace the consultation of a health professional, either physical or psychological.?
*These changes are temporary and subject to change. Calia is monitoring the situation closely and will continue to adapt its services according to the situation. To stay informed, follow Calia on social networks or receiving Alie’s Emails (see page footer).
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