Practitioner CPD Events
See our full range of CPD Events for our practitioners.
Understanding Talented Athletes’ Experiences of and Future Recommendations for seeking help for Mental Health Difficulties with Dr. Ella McLoughlin
3rd Mar 2026, 2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Attendees will gain insight into why athletes often struggle to recognise, disclose, and act upon mental health concerns, despite increasing awareness and availability of sport psychology services. The session will unpack five core themes from the research, including athletes’ tendencies to bottle up emotions, difficulties identifying early signs of mental ill-health, perceptions of existing support provision, the need for individualised care, and the importance of culturally competent sporting environments.
The Rational Practitioner – Flexible Thinking & Adaptability in High Performance Sport – Dr Martin Turner and Dr Andrew Wood
4th Mar 2026, 10:00am - 12:00 pm
This workshop supports staff in high-stakes environments, offering a calm, evidence-based framework to perform under pressure. It teaches how thinking patterns drive behaviour, how to identify and challenge irrational beliefs, and how to adopt flexible, rational alternatives that improve emotional regulation, clarity, adaptability, and performance in elite sport and life.