Creating Trauma-Informed Guidelines for Gyms with Molly Higgins
Description
You never know what someone is carrying with them when they walk in the door to train. Jiu Jitsu, and other martial arts, when taught in a healthy environment, has many benefits for trauma survivors, including survivors of intimate partner violence. That's why Molly Higgins, a BJJ purple belt, and PhD student, has dedicated her research to advocating for martial arts as a therapeutic tool for survivors of intimate partner violence. Through her research, Molly has created guidelines for gyms to implement to help them create and maintain a space that welcomes and supports trauma survivors.
This conversation is an important, and timely one. The link to Molly's guidelines is here: https://osf.io/3zdsv
Connect with Molly on instagram @mollyhigg
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