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Dr. Valerie Worthington is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook University, part of the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences. She holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College (1992) and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Michigan State University (1999). Her expertise spans coaching, life coaching ethics, positive psychology, and mindfulness. She is also a fourth-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with over two decades of teaching and coaching experience in martial arts and academia.
Education:
- B.A., Dartmouth College, 1992
- Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1999
Research & Teaching: Dr. Worthington teaches courses on healthcare ethics, evidence-based coaching, and mind-body-spirit integration. Her practice integrates Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu philosophy with educational psychology, emphasizing mindfulness and ethical decision-making. She has developed curricula in nutrition, nursing, and social work, and has taught online since 2010.
Media & Community: She appears on podcasts like Bjj Mental Models, discussing empathy, coaching ethics, and martial arts philosophy. Active in promoting women’s participation in BJJ, she is credentialed by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation and the International Coaching Federation.
Philosophy: Dr. Worthington advocates a collaborative, boundary-aware teaching style that prioritizes student agency and holistic growth. She emphasizes embracing uncertainty as a path to discovery, both in academia and martial arts.
