WCMS HEALTHY HEALER PROGRAM (HHP)
Promoting Well-Being and Care for Providers
Benefit of membership for WCMS members
Advocacy
CARE FOR PROVIDERS
The Healthy Healer Program (HHP) is a benefit of membership for WCMS members.
This program 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. Members also have access to various discounts such as gym memberships and more!
The Healthy Healer Program offers WCMS members:
The mission of WCMS’ Healthy Healer Program is to promote well-being through advocacy, education and supportive resources and services. The vision of the HHP is to create and sustain a vibrant and healthy medical community that feels safe, nurtured and supported.
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
Which one makes the most sense for you? Here are some basic differences between the two:
| Coaching | Therapy |
|---|---|
| Objective:
Help people maximize their fulfillment in life and work. | Objective:
Address and resolve problems relating to interpersonal health (i.e. anxiety, depression, relational stressors, addictions) |
| Future Oriented:
Primary focus on goals and untapped potential to promote present wellness. | Past Oriented:
Encourages awareness of past issues to promote present wellness. |
| Active Approach:
Coaches may make recommendations, help brainstorm solutions/strategies, and create structured plans of action. | Retrospective Approach:
Therapists are less likely to give advice, and help guide client to find their own answers. |
| Education/Credentials:
While few official requirements exist, WCMS vets coaches for quality experience and college education at minimum. Many HHP coaches are also MDs and/or ICF certified. | Education/Credentials:
Official requirements are more extensive. Minimum of a Master’s Degree and hundreds of hours of supervised training. |
Getting Started
Although we have vetted these coaches and therapists 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.
Key Tenets of Healthy Healer Program (HHP) Coaching & Therapy Services:
INFORMATION SHEETS
HHP Coaches & Therapists
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: casey@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.
