🎙️ Bonus Episode: Creating Your Professional Will; Ensuring Continuity and Care with Cathy Wilson

Send us Fan MailDo you have a professional will to safeguard your clients and practice? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Cathy Wilson, a Colorado counselor who guides mental health professionals through preparing these crucial documents. Cathy shares her journey and the chaos following the loss of colleagues that inspired her to create workshops, a book, and an online course to help others navigate this often-overlooked necessity. Liliana Baylon, one of our co-hosts, recounts her transformative experience with Cathy's workshop, emphasizing the need for specific considerations based on credentials, like ensuring a bilingual colleague can step in if needed.Procrastination and fear of confronting mortality are common challenges, but Cathy explains why a professional will is essential, particularly for clinicians dealing with chronic illness or planning extended absences. This episode covers the vital need for someone to manage professional responsibilities during those times, whether due to health-related issues or sabbaticals. We discuss the multifaceted purpose of these documents in maintaining client care and communication, stressing the importance of planning to protect personal and professional interests.Preparing for the unexpected can feel daunting, but Cathy's expertise offers a roadmap for peace of mind and continuity. We explore the practical side of organizing a professional will, from choosing a professional executor to maintaining an accessible calendar with client information. Building a community of clinicians prepared for life's uncertainties is more than just a safety net; it's a profound act of care for clients and colleagues. Cathy's collaboration with attorney Julie Jacobs showcases the thoroughness of her resources, inspiring you to take proactive steps towards a secure professional future. A Hero's Welcome Podcast  © Maria Laquerre-Diego & Liliana Baylon