Laurien Zurhake

Laurien Zurhake, co-founder of Off the Zone, specializes in trauma-informed coaching for athletes and coaches. In this fascinating discussion, she introduces her ABC Playbook for Mental Health, detailing techniques to create a supportive training atmosphere in Jiu-Jitsu. Laurien emphasizes the importance of understanding students' pasts and fostering psychological safety. She shares practical strategies for handling mental distress and highlights the value of feedback from beginners. This episode unveils how trauma-informed approaches can enhance training effectiveness and community in martial arts.