Join the Movement and Become a Member of the Society of Cuddle Professionals

Whether you're just starting your journey or you're a seasoned practitioner, membership in Society of Cuddle Professionals connects you to a growing network of professionals who believe in the healing power of safe, consensual touch.

As a member, you'll gain access to resources, education, and community support designed to help you grow, thrive, and contribute to the legitimacy and sustainability of our industry. We're here to elevate the cuddle profession together.

Student/Entry-Level Membership

Who it's for
Aspiring cuddle professionals, students in training programs, or individuals curious about the industry who want to learn before committing.

Includes

  • Access to a library of educational resources

  • Learning modules (e.g., consent, boundaries, ethics)

  • Entry to member-only forums and discussion spaces

  • Mentor-matching option (optional upgrade)

  • Quarterly Q&A calls with experienced professionals

  • Discounted rates on SCP workshops and certification prep

  • Newsletter

Cuddle Professionals Membership

Who it's for
Practicing cuddle professionals who have completed a recognized training program or had equivalent experience and want full access to professional resources, support, and continued growth.

Includes

  • Everything from Student/ Entry level

  • An @societyofcuddleprofessionals email and Google booking calendar

  • Full access to events, support groups, and peer process circles

  • Application review + Zoom onboarding call to ensure alignment

  • Annual values alignment check-in

  • Listing in the public practitioner directory

  • Professional badge system for continuing education

  • Badge-based recognition on your profile for completed CEUs

  • Access to SCP’s internal client forms, contracts, and checklists

  • Discounts on insurance, bookkeeping, and tax services

  • Access to office space rentals (if/when offered)

  • Discounted registration to annual SCP Conference

  • Member spotlight in SCP social media and newsletters

  • Encouraged to Collaborate on future of cuddle industry

Ongoing Requirements:

  • Annual check-in on ethics & values

Associate Member

Who it's for
Allied (e.g., therapists, coaches, bodyworkers, somatic educators, enthusiasts, sex workers) who support the mission of SCP and want to network with cuddle professionals.

Includes

  • Access to internal networking directory of cuddle professionals

  • Ability to post or promote workshops, collaborations, or services

  • Quarterly “Meet the Community” Zoom mixers

  • Discounts on SCP events

  • Access to select SCP continuing education offerings

  • Newsletter featuring member spotlights and updates

Business/Corporate Partner

Who it's for:
Companies, brands, or institutions (wellness centers, training programs, insurance providers) interested in reaching and supporting the cuddle professional community.

Includes:

  • Logo + link on SCP website as a recognized sponsor

  • Ad placement at SCP events and conferences

  • Opportunity to sponsor continuing education courses

  • One featured “Partner Spotlight” article or blog post

  • Option to co-host a Lunch & Learn or co-branded webinar

  • Listing in SCP’s Preferred Vendor Directory

  • Early access to sponsorship opportunities for national events

  • 1 free ticket to event

  • SCP “Industry Partner” Badge for your website or storefront

Certification Accreditation

Reaccreditation of certification every 2 years.

Let’s do this together.

Click on Contact above and fill out the form to join our mailing list. We will send you an update when we are ready to launch membership options.

  • Dream it.

    We are dreaming of coming together to help support each other to reach much higher than we ever could alone.

  • Build it.

    We can build it together. Click on Contact and send us your info if you have the capacity to join in the building.

  • Grow it.

    Let’s get the word out about what we are offering. As we grow together, we will be empowered to offer more and more to each other.