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Want to learn a new therapeutic skill or refresh your knowledge about a specific population? Take a class at the Southern California Counseling Center. We offer an ongoing series of continuing education courses for licensed therapists and SCCC counselors and alumni, plus certification classes that are open to everyone.

Protecting Clients Through Preparedness: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Professional Wills

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Curt Widhalm, LMFT

As therapists, we dedicate our careers to supporting our clients through life's unpredictable challenges, but how well have we planned for our own? If you were to suddenly become incapacitated or pass away, who would notify your clients, secure your clinical records, and manage your practice's sensitive information? For California mental health professionals, having a Professional Will is not just a good idea; it is a critical ethical mandate and a profound final act of care for your clients.In this workshop, we will demystify the process of creating a Professional Will. We will explore theethical guidelines and necessary for client care. Beyond the legalities, we will walk through the practicalnuts and bolts of drafting your document, including how to safeguard digital assets, manage EHR access, handle billing transitions, and choosing the right "Professional Executor" to step in when you cannot. Participants will leave this workshop with the clarity, tools, and framework needed to finally check this vital task off their to-do list, ensuring peace of mind for themselves, their colleagues, and their clients.

CE Credits: 2 hours

Saturday, April 18

10am – 12pm

Free for current counselors, supervisors and staff
$20 for alumni
$35 for outside professionals
21 / 500 spots filled