In every workplace, we’re trained to avoid physical hazards – from slippery floors to hazardous materials, we’ve got emergency plans and safety gear down to a science. But what about the other wet floor? The one that doesn’t come with a caution sign – the emotional hazards of working in a helping profession.Workplaces are diligent about mitigating the risks of physical injury to their people. Hazardous material protocols, emergency preparedness plans, and personal protective equipment (PPE) are provided to ensure an accident-free workplace. Yet, when it comes to psychological well-being, there are often fewer precautions. It is often the other wet floor—the overlooked emotional hazards of working in a helping profession —that frequently trips us up, leading to injuries that compromise our well-being.The good news is that you don’t have to choose between the career you love and your own wellness.In this session, JD Gilmour dives into the “other” occupational risks we face – the overlooked psychological challenges that can sneak up on us, leaving us feeling emotionally drained, stressed, or even burnt out. Join us as JD unpacks the hidden risks of working in a helping profession and shares practical strategies to keep your emotional balance in check. This event will equip you with the tools to safeguard your mental health while continuing to thrive in the career you love.Speaker BiographyJ.D. Gilmour is the manager of Employee Abilities and Return to Work for Health PEI. He leads employee wellness and disability prevention practices, providing guidance on Workers Compensation issues and the duties to inquire and accommodate. J.D. graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2015 with a degree in Psychology and pursued continuing education in the neuroscience of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Central Sensitization, and Chronic Pain disorders as they relate to occupational function.Outside of his work with Health PEI, J.D. consults internationally on psychological occupational risk and the impacts of organizational design on psychological safety. He is passionate about the accommodation of employees with disabilities, and helping the helpers that support the most vulnerable parts of our communities.
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In every workplace, we’re trained to avoid physical hazards – from slippery floors to hazardous materials, we’ve got emergency plans and safety gear down to a science. But what about the other wet floor? The one that doesn’t come with a caution sign – the emotional hazards of working in a helping profession.
Workplaces are diligent about mitigating the risks of physical injury to their people. Hazardous material protocols, emergency preparedness plans, and personal protective equipment (PPE) are provided to ensure an accident-free workplace. Yet, when it comes to psychological well-being, there are often fewer precautions. It is often the other wet floor—the overlooked emotional hazards of working in a helping profession —that frequently trips us up, leading to injuries that compromise our well-being.
The good news is that you don’t have to choose between the career you love and your own wellness.
In this session, JD Gilmour dives into the “other” occupational risks we face – the overlooked psychological challenges that can sneak up on us, leaving us feeling emotionally drained, stressed, or even burnt out.
Join us as JD unpacks the hidden risks of working in a helping profession and shares practical strategies to keep your emotional balance in check. This event will equip you with the tools to safeguard your mental health while continuing to thrive in the career you love.
Speaker Biography
J.D. Gilmour is the manager of Employee Abilities and Return to Work for Health PEI. He leads employee wellness and disability prevention practices, providing guidance on Workers Compensation issues and the duties to inquire and accommodate. J.D. graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2015 with a degree in Psychology and pursued continuing education in the neuroscience of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Central Sensitization, and Chronic Pain disorders as they relate to occupational function.
Outside of his work with Health PEI, J.D. consults internationally on psychological occupational risk and the impacts of organizational design on psychological safety. He is passionate about the accommodation of employees with disabilities, and helping the helpers that support the most vulnerable parts of our communities.