On this epsidoes of Meeting Midway we're discussing Self Care. Our guest is Rachael Osterling, the current Tier 2 Central Area Risk Prevention Lead. Rachael and I first discuss what Self Care. We then discuss burnout and what leaders can do to ensure employees are practicing Self Care. Rachael also provides additional resources for the audience to explore on the DMH website. Please see show resources below. 

Show Notes: 
• https://dmh.mo.gov/wellness
• https://dmh.mo.gov/wellness/dmh-cares
• https://www.moshowmehope.org/outreach-resources/previous-dmh-cares-webinars/
• https://dmh.mo.gov/wellness/teachwell

Articles - 
- Put Out the Fire Before It Spreads: On Equipping Behavior Analysts with Strategies to Mitigate Burnout (https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2023-21453-001) 
- Self-Care Strategies and Job-C rafting Practices Among Behavior Analysts: Do They Predict Perception of Work-Life Balance, Work Engagement, and Burnout? (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-021-00570-y#:~:text=Although%20self%2Dcare%20and%20job,and%20disengagement%20and%20exhaustion%20decrease.) 
- An Invitation to Act on the Value of Self-Care: Being a Whole Person In All That You Do (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-020-00442-x#:~:text=We%20invite%20you%20to%20consider,you%20and%20those%20around%20you.) 

Additional Resources…
• Missouri Department of Mental Health - https://dmh.mo.gov/
• Missouri Department of Mental Health Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MODivisionDD
• Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MODivisionDD
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/MentalHealthMO
• Missouri Department of Mental Health Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsFpAHi-lN5sEaf_pbhEWg
• Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_Q__AwF6WRtLjYpkNrZNQ
Missouri DMH Tier 2 Webpage - https://dmh.mo.gov/dev-disabilities/tiered-supports/tier-2

Ep 10 - Self Care

Happy New Year from Meeting Midway! 🎉

In this special year-in-review episode, we reflect on the journey so far, recap the exciting episodes we’ve released in 2024, and shine a spotlight on the incredible guests who joined us. We also share a sneak peek of what’s coming in 2025!

Since launching Meeting Midway in 2022, we’ve created 25 episodes (including this one) and delivered over 13 hours of content. Our mission has been to empower listeners with practical knowledge and tools to enhance Tier 2 systems and gain a deeper understanding of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).

Join us as we revisit highlights, celebrate milestones, and look forward to an exciting year ahead. Don’t forget to let us know what topics or guests you’d like to hear about in future episodes—your feedback shapes our show!

Show Notes
Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference 2025 - https://apbs.org/conference/ 
Missouri Department of Mental Health - Multi Tiered System of Supports - https://dmh.mo.gov/dev-disabilities/tiered-supports/mtss
Missouri Department of Mental Health - Tiered Supports - https://dmh.mo.gov/dev-disabilities/tiered-supports
Ep 14 – Tier 2 Risk Screening (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3apFVeOsaOsuPNSMMXrINE?si=o3Yr9DrfSSu86Q0EzU5ZJA 
Ep 15 – Enriched Environments (https://open.spotify.com/episode/71URtfIAVJuiGnIZjA0XxJ?si=I8RHpeUnTEeQggMHevN80g) 
Ep 16 – Remote Supports (https://open.spotify.com/episode/12VUOJNyYMfDzzKqUiQuoP?si=ZQ-Q0OGYRS6RE5nH_XiFPA) 
Ep 17 – APBS 2024 Conference (https://open.spotify.com/episode/12VUOJNyYMfDzzKqUiQuoP?si=ZQ-Q0OGYRS6RE5nH_XiFPA) 
Ep 18 – TSSET (https://open.spotify.com/episode/09mgPULF0JSJW5WIqHxIta?si=yqmNTHe5QzuVFE54J5tqMQ) 
Ep 19 – Communication and Health Advocacy Training (CHAT) (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fPAQzGDOo9cm0wW1REfwx?si=QpZml7QsS3KiBofyAvM4Lw) 
Ep 20 – From Forensic Settings to Thriving in the Community: Australian Tiered Supports (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5e3EuOQajy9AmWGfjowiKg?si=77t3Mq8jQsWWYybrTLvKqg) 
Ep 21 – Tiered Fidelity Tools (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nkj9ULg7Wy5fv4R3JKQDy?si=1xsoX8sPRDOVI2IuxBEHuw) 
Ep 22 - Do you have data? (https://open.spotify.com/episode/275ixwjZ8sucmVy7A6r1uE?si=gudsXbI_SRWHPSk3pl-lsQ) 
Ep 23 – Do you know about fading? (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZnPxgUwSWVe4Hwh6Jo1dq?si=oFMRmPDISWagZielvcSbBQ) 
Ep 24 – Are you ready for Tier 2? (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dvRTBxdbwW4R0bxpxeHGw?si=4LCX6pesTNKrkljTbz2XjA) 

Additional Resources 
Missouri Department of Mental Health - https://dmh.mo.gov/
Missouri Department of Mental Health Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MODivisionDD
Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MODivisionDD
X - https://twitter.com/MentalHealthMO
Missouri Department of Mental Health Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsFpAHi-lN5sEaf_pbhEWg
Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@modivisionofdevelopmentald1632



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