"Why Preventing Burnout is an Ethical Imperative” with Maeve O’Neill

In this episode of The TPAS Drop, we’re tackling one of the most important and often overlooked issues in alumni services: burnout and compassion fatigue.This conversation comes from our recent TPAS Virtual Collaborative, where Maeve O’Neill — Executive VP of Compliance and Quality at Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions — led an honest and heartfelt discussion on how alumni coordinators and leaders can better care for themselves and their teams.You’ll hear real stories and practical strategies from alumni professionals in the field, as well as Maeve’s challenge to all of us: preventing burnout isn’t just about self-care — it’s an ethical responsibility and a leadership imperative.How alumni coordinators prevent burnout in themselves and their teamsWhy setting boundaries, communicating openly, and advocating for resources mattersHow leadership and organizational culture directly impact turnover and staff well-beingMaeve’s perspective on why addressing burnout is an ethical obligation in our fieldMaeve O’Neill is a TPAS Member and the Executive VP of Compliance and Quality at Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions. With over 40 years of experience in behavioral health, Maeve brings deep expertise, personal insight, and a passion for helping organizations create healthier cultures.Explore upcoming TPAS Collaboratives & Virtual Events at TPASRecovery.orgConnect with the TPAS community in the TPAS AppLearn more about Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions at circabehavioral.com