Help athletes navigate
one of life's hardest transitions.
A 4-hour continuing education program designed for doctoral-level psychologists and mental health professionals working with athletes, high performers, and individuals navigating life transitions.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Built for Professionals Who Work With Athletes.
Career ending isn't just a career change — for most athletes, it's an identity shift that few professionals are trained to support. Our CEU program equips you with frameworks, language, and evidence-informed strategies to walk alongside athletes as they transition to life beyond sport.
Available as a complete 4-hour package or as individual 1-hour modules — earn credit on your schedule. Each session is delivered live via Zoom, with interactive discussion and real clinical case examples.
Expand Clinical Competence
Address the unique mental health needs of athletes: identity, performance pressure, injury, and career transition.
Integrate Sport Psychology
Bridge performance psychology tools with clinical practice for holistic, evidence-based care.
Culturally Responsive Care
Develop inclusive, developmentally informed approaches that reflect the diverse backgrounds of athletes.
Professional Growth
Promote lifelong learning, collaboration, and advocacy within the broader sports community.
✔ APA ACCREDITED
Athletes Soul’s 4 CEU courses are approved by the American Psychological Association for continuing education for psychologists.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Four 1-Hour Modules.
or One Bundle Program.
Each course is delivered as a standalone live virtual session. Attend one or attend all four — every module awards 1 CEU credit upon completion of the session and filling out the course survey. You’ll receive a certificate of attendance and completion for each course or the course bundle.
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Supporting Athletes in Life Transitions: Evidence-Based Approaches for Clinicians
Learning Objectives
Identify three common psychological challenges during athletic transition using evidence-based frameworks
Apply at least two clinical interventions (CBT, ACT, SDT-informed techniques) to support athlete identity restructuring
Describe how systemic, cultural, and contextual factors impact the transition process for diverse athlete populations
Implement strategies to assess risk and protective factors linked to athlete retirement and role change
Course Overview
This CE program focuses on the application of empirically supported psychological interventions to support athletes navigating life transitions such as retirement from sport, injury-related role loss, deselection, and identity disruption. Content is grounded in CBT, ACT, Self-Determination Theory, and modern athlete career transition models.
The instructional format includes didactic instruction, applied case examples, and structured clinical discussion. Ethical considerations and scope-of-practice issues are explicitly addressed.
1 CEU Credit
1 CEU Credit
Wednesday September 9th, 11 to 12pm PST
Culturally Responsive Practice with Diverse Athlete Populations
Learning Objectives
Explain at least three cultural, socioeconomic, and identity-based variables that influence athlete mental health and treatment engagement
Evaluate clinical case examples using a culturally responsive assessment framework
Apply two evidence-based strategies that enhance inclusion, rapport, and safety when working with athletes from underserved or minority populations
Course Overview
This program addresses how cultural identity, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, and systemic inequities influence athlete mental health, help-seeking behavior, treatment engagement, and outcomes.
Content integrates research on bias, intersectionality, and power dynamics within athletic systems, with evidence-informed frameworks for culturally responsive assessment and clinical decision-making.
1 CEU Credit
Wednesday October 7th, 11 to 12pm PST
Psychological Skills for High Performance: Integrating Mental Skills in Clinical Practice
Learning Objectives
Describe the foundational components of mental skills training (attentional focus, self-talk, imagery, arousal regulation)
Demonstrate how mental skills principles can be adapted for clinical work with athletes experiencing anxiety, perfectionism, or mood symptoms
Integrate performance psychology strategies with CBT/mindfulness techniques in evidence-based treatment planning
Identify ethical and scope-of-practice considerations when integrating performance psychology within clinical services
Course Overview
This program bridges traditional clinical interventions with performance-focused mental skills to address anxiety, confidence, attentional control, perfectionism, burnout, and emotion regulation in athletic populations. Content is grounded in CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches.
The program also addresses limitations of the research, risks of misapplication, and ethical issues related to dual roles and performance enhancement.
Wednesday November 4th, 11 to 12pm PST
Session 4
Ethical Practices When Working with Athletes: Boundaries, Confidentiality and Role Complexity
Learning Objectives
Identify at least three ethical dilemmas that commonly arise when working with athletes (dual roles, confidentiality, team dynamics)
Apply APA Ethical Principles to case examples involving coaches, parents, teams, and support staff
Develop a framework for navigating boundary issues and complex role expectations in sport environments
Implement documentation and communication strategies that protect client privacy while managing multi-stakeholder involvement
Course Overview
This program focuses on ethical practice when working with athletes and performance-based populations, with emphasis on boundary management, confidentiality, dual relationships, informed consent, and role complexity within multi-stakeholder sport environments.
Content is grounded in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, contemporary ethics scholarship, and applied case law relevant to sport and performance contexts.
1 CEU Credit
Wednesday December 2nd, 11 to 12pm PST
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Expert Clinician Who Understands Sport.
Dr. Todd Adamson, PsyD, ABPP, CMPC
Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist
Founder, Elite Psychology Group
Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Former Collegiate Athlete
Dr. Adamson is a board-certified clinical psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant based in Los Angeles and Atlanta with over 20 years of experience. He works with individuals, couples, families, and athletes to address the full range of psychological challenges — from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship difficulties, life transitions, and performance psychology.
Dr. Adamson holds board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and a Diplomate designation from the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. He brings a rare combination of clinical depth and applied performance expertise to his work with athletes and high-performing adults.
REGISTRATION
Register for One Session or 4-Session Bundle.
Your Registration Makes an Impact
When you enroll in an Athletes Soul Continuing Education program, you're investing in more than your own professional development.
100% of the proceeds from our CEU programs directly support Athletes Soul's nonprofit mission, helping us provide coaching, mentoring, educational resources, and career transition support to current and former athletes around the world.
By participating, you're not only earning continuing education credits—you are also helping athletes build healthy, meaningful lives beyond sport.
Thank you for your support!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If You Have Any Further Questions…
Who is this CEU program designed for?
This program is designed for psychologists, mental health professionals, mental performance consultants, coaches, counselors, social workers, and other professionals who support athletes throughout their athletic careers and beyond.
Is Athletes Soul approved to provide CEUs?
Yes. Athletes Soul is an approved continuing education provider by the American Psychology Association. If you’d like to receive CEU for another specialty you’ll need to contact your licensing body directly.
How many CEUs will I earn?
Each live webinar provides 1 CEU. You may register for individual sessions or purchase the complete series to earn 4 CEUs. Each webinar is approximately 60 minutes.
Can I attend just one session?
Absolutely. Each webinar can be taken individually, or you can enroll in the full four-part series.
Are the sessions live or recorded?
The sessions are held live online. You’ll receive the recording of the webinar afterwards and will also have lifetime access to it through Athletes Soul’s platform.
What if I can't attend live?
If you cannot attend live, please contact us before the session and we will share the asynchronous requirements with you. You’ll have access to the event recording after the session’s date and will have to pass a quiz to receive your certificate of completion.
How do I receive my CE certificate?
After attending the session and completing the required evaluation survey, you'll receive your Certificate of Completion by email within 5 business days.
Why do you ask for my professional license number?
Your license number is used solely to verify attendance and issue an accurate CE certificate. It is kept confidential and is never shared.
Do I need to attend the entire webinar?
Yes. Participants must attend the full session and complete the required evaluation to receive CE credit.
Will I receive presentation materials?
Yes. Registered participants will receive access to the presentation slides, any additional resources provided by the presenter, and the recording of the session.
Is there a refund policy?
There are no refund policy. You can take the session asynchronously if you are unable to attend the live session.
How do I access the webinar?
You'll receive a Zoom link and joining instructions via email after registering.
Can organizations register multiple staff members?
Yes. Organizations are welcome to register multiple participants. Simply register each one of them individually via our website.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Please contact us at ceu@athletessoul.org and we'll be happy to help.