Promoting Well-Being and Care for Providers
The Healthy Healer Program (HHP) is a free WCMS member benefit offering wellness events, self-care resources, counseling, and exclusive discounts to support healthcare professionals.
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How Does it Work?
This program entitles WCMS members 6 FREE therapy or coaching sessions per year. It costs nothing outside of regular member dues and comes will many great perks such as various events throughout the year and affinity groups. Counseling and Coaching to avoid burnout, online self-care education as well as 1:1 virtual self-care sessions for WCMS physician and physician assistant members.
Learn more about the WCMS Membership Program and our other member benefits here.
The Healthy Healer Program offers WCMS Members:
The Healthy Healer (HHP) vision is a thriving, supported medical community where healthcare professionals feel safe and valued.
HEALTHY HEALER PROGRAM
Coaching and Therapy Services
This program is completely anonymous and confidential and the licensed therapists and coaches have been vetted and are knowledgeable about provider burnout and skilled to work with medical providers. Thanks to generous underwriting from MAHEC and AdventHealth members can receive up to six free coaching or therapy sessions. Therapists and coaches participating in WCMS’ Healthy Healer program offer a 15% discount services to WCMS members who want to continue past the six sessions.
Sessions will not be reported to the medical board, employer, WCMS, or any other third party. (With very few exceptions; see the HHP Policies & Procedures)
Coaching vs. Therapy?
Here are some key differences so you can determine which one makes the most sense for you:
| COACHING |
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| Objective: Helps individuals maximize fulfillment in life and work. |
| Future Oriented Approach: Emphasizes goals and untapped potential. |
| Active Approach: Coaches offer recommendations, brainstorm strategies, and create structured plans. |
| Credentials: No strict requirements, but WCMS vets for experience and education. |
| THERAPY |
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| Objective: Addresses and resolves interpersonal health issues (e.g., anxiety, depression, addiction). |
| Past Oriented Focus: Explores past experiences to promote present wellness. |
| Retrospective Approach: Therapists guide clients to find their own answers rather than giving direct advice. |
| Credentials: Requires a Master’s degree and hundreds of hours of supervised training. |
Getting Started
If you’re ready to take the next step, please follow the steps below to help you begin.
Key Tenets of Healthy Healer Program (HHP) Coaching & Therapy Services:
The Healthy Healer Program (HHP) Coaching & Therapy Services is designed by your peers and delivered by qualified professionals to support your well-being. WCMS members receive six free sessions with additional discounts available. Participation is completely voluntary, confidential, and anonymous, ensuring a safe and supportive experience.
Available Coaches & Therapists
Although we have vetted the coaches and therapists below to help you narrow down the field, ultimately you are the one to decide which professional best fits your need. Please take the time to interview these providers independently to insure your satisfaction.
HHP Coaches
WCMS has contracted with the following coaches who have been vetted for their ability and experience to work with medical professionals and their families.
HHP Therapists
WCMS has contracted with the following mental health professionals who have been vetted for their ability and experience to work with medical professionals and their families.
Questions or Thoughts?
Contact us: Holly@mywcms.org
If you are suicidal and need emergency help, call 911 immediately, or if you are struggling emotionally, having suicidal thoughts and need someone to talk to, the 988 Lifeline offers free and confidential support with a trained counselor 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988, if you are in the United States. If you are in another country, find a 24/7 hotline at www.iasp.info/resources/Crises_Centres.
