How Hard Should We Work

With Helen Luedee, MSW, RSW, Clinical Specialist | Executive Director of EHN Guardians Atlantic & EHN Bellwood Nova Scotia

In helping professions, dedication and compassion are often viewed as strengths—but when does commitment become overcommitment? Many professionals face pressure to continually do more, take on additional responsibilities, and place others’ needs ahead of their own, often at the expense of their wellbeing. 

Join Helen Luedee, MSW, RSW, as she explores the personal and organizational factors that contribute to overwork and burnout. Participants will examine how expectations around productivity, responsibility, and self-sacrifice influence their work, and discover practical approaches for maintaining effectiveness while protecting their energy, resilience, and long-term wellbeing. 

Date: Tues., Jul 28th, 2026
Time: 12pm – 1pm EST

Learning Objectives: 

• Identify signs of overextension, compassion fatigue, and burnout in themselves and others.
• Describe how emotional labour and self-imposed expectations can impact workplace wellbeing.
• Assess personal beliefs and workplace norms that may contribute to unhealthy work patterns.
• Implement practical boundary-setting and energy-management strategies to support sustainable professional practice.