Safety in Acro Resources

SIA Tools

The following is a resource guide for Safety in Acro (SIA). Please keep in mind that as with any resource, the internet is not meant to be a substitute for learning from an experienced coach. Serious injury and/or death may occur without proper instruction. Practice smart, use spotters, be safe, and have fun!

Discussion

Join the Facebook group for Safety in Acro

~Check out the files section for helpful resources~

Community Toolkit

Website with great tools from the dance community:

Codes of Conduct
Reporting
Dealing with an incident
Keeping the Record
Theory of Change

Center for Nonviolent Communication (NVC)

NVC resources
Training opportunities
Community contacts

Safety and Spotting

Principles
Vocabulary
Questions to ask yourself

Sexual Assault

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 24/7 service hotline that connects you to your local advocacy center for help and provides crisis support by phone at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or via their live chat service

Communication

Acro-Specific Resources

Safety and Etiquette

Acroyoga Austin guidelines
Outline of roles in acro
Teamwork and responsibility in acro

Concussion Resources

Table 2 from McCrory (2016)

Berlin Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport (2016)
Berlin (2016) conference

For physicians and healthcare providers who are involved in athlete care, intended as a guide to clinical practice.

Tables include return-to-sport and return-to-school guidelines

Concussion News

New York Times Article: Advice to Move More After a Concussion (May 2017)

Facebook Groups (not affiliated with myself/SIA):

Mental Health Post-Concussion

Calm : Tells you bedtime stories, has calming visuals and guided meditations [itunes] [Google Play] - use auditory resources (you may be advised post-concussion to avoid looking at screens and using your phone for texting, etc.)

Love your Brain Meditations :
Podcasts from a non-profit organization - includes body scan, loving-kindness, mantra, mindfulness, visualization, and yoga nidra meditations.

Misc. Resources

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