Aplomb Consulting and Education Solutions

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Mental health support extends beyond any one setting—it’s built through strong communities, accessible resources, and organizations working together to support children and families. School psychologists are a key part of that network, helping bridge support between schools, families, and the broader community.

When communities, organizations, and families collaborate, children are better equipped to navigate challenges and thrive 🤝

Here are a few trusted resources for parents:

• National Association of School Psychologists — practical, family-friendly tools to support learning and emotional well-being
• Mental Health America — guidance on early signs and support strategies at home
• American Psychological Association — research-based strategies for resilience and communication
• National Alliance on Mental Illness — free support groups and programs for families
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration — resources for conversations and access to care

Reducing stigma starts with awareness, access, and community support 🌱

Wellbeing

04/23/2026

Today we were back at Innovation Academy SRQ for Girls’ Voices in Action: A Creative Well-Being Art Experience 💖✨

This special event creates space for girls from the school and community to build confidence, express themselves 🎨, and celebrate their unique voices 🗣️ through hands-on activities designed to support creativity, reflection, and well-being.

From affirmation art to creative projects they can take home, today is all about reminding girls that their voices matter and their ideas deserve to be heard. 💕

We’re excited to be apart of an eco system of connection, creativity, and hands-on learning as part of Suncoast Remake Learning Days** 🎉—a 15-day festival celebrating learning experiences across our community.

04/22/2026

📢 Attention whimsical education changemakers across the country - are you ready to bring the whimsy to wellness in education? 💖

The Swing Set Institute is launching the second cohort of In-Spire - a summer program for light-hearted imagineers of mental health in education. Let’s co-create a collective care community where we can be real together and find fresh wisdom for the emotional side of the journey of education. :)

🤪 Learn new whimsical well-being practices
💡 Process critical incidents, triggers, and moments
💞 Find the poetry of your purpose
🦉 Illuminate the Whimsical Wisdom of your realness
🫂 Connect with fellow whimsy education changemakers

6 Sundays July + Early Aug 2026 | 730pm -9pm EST | Virtual on zoom
Participants can choose to receive up to a $300 Stipend or pay what you can

Each participant will receive an official In-Spire Whimsical Wisdom certificate, and a Whimsical Mental Health Kit.
Applications NOW OPEN!
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04/21/2026

04/21/2026

At Innovation Academy SRQ, students from all grade levels and community members joined us for My Feelings, My Voice: A Hands-On SEL Art Experience!

04/21/2026

So many words to describe the day—happy 😊, joyful ✨, fun 🎉, relaxed 😌, and just a chill 😎, positive space for kids to be themselves! 💛

At Innovation Academy SRQ, students from all grade levels and community members joined us for My Feelings, My Voice: A Hands-On SEL Art Experience—creating through slime-making, journal decorating, and other hands-on fun to explore their thoughts and feelings!

The joy continued with Mr. Stevey Meditates🎨🧘🏽‍♂️ who led students in a rock painting and yoga exercise! Each student left with something they created 🖌️—and more importantly, a reminder that their voice matters. 💛

A special thank you to our school-based staff and teachers and our volunteers 🤝 for helping us out—we couldn’t have done it without your support! 💛

This experience is part of Suncoast Remake Learning Days 🎉, a 15-day festival celebrating hands-on learning across our community 🌎. Sponsored through the generosity of The Patterson Foundation

And we’re not done yet—we’ll be back tomorrow for Girls’ Voices in Action: A Creative Well-Being Art Experience 🎨✨, another hands-on opportunity for children to build confidence express themselves, and celebrate their voices. 💖

04/04/2026

It was a beautiful day ☀️ to spend Good Friday at Party in the Park hosted by the Hernando DeSoto Historic Society and Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County in the community of Palmetto!

Families came together to enjoy the parade, play games and receive resources that support literacy and learning from a variety of community partners. Children and adults alike enjoyed choosing brand new, engaging, age appropriate books thanks to the generosity and

Events like this highlight the importance of access, engagement, and community in building strong readers! 📚

 
 

03/31/2026

As March comes to a close, our waiting room—and our hearts—are full! ❤️👗
These dresses are only a sample of what we received, many brand new with tags.

Because of caring individuals, local students will show up to prom, homecoming, and their JROTC Ball with confidence and pride.

We’re already planning our next donation drive—stay tuned!

Thank you for showing up for our community! ❤️

03/26/2026

Dr. Shalia was honored to attend Blooming Business: Nurturing Next Steps of Women Entrepreneurs hosted by the City of St. Petersburg at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.

Surrounded by a peaceful natural setting, the morning provided meaningful connection, reflection, and growth, highlighting the power of collaboration and shared strategies to advance women-led businesses. Experiences like this reinforce the importance of intentional spaces where everyone can learn and connect—work that Aplomb Consulting and Education Solutions continues through partnerships, family support, and expanding access to impactful services in our communities.

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03/11/2026

🌸 Spring is here, and prom season is around the corner! 👗
At Aplomb Consulting and Education Solutions, we believe every student deserves to feel confident, celebrated, and proud of who they are during special milestones like prom.
We are now accepting prom dress donations to support students at a local high school who may need a little extra help finding the perfect dress for their big night.
These beautiful dresses are the first of many donations, and we’re grateful to our community for helping us uplift and support our youth. When students feel good about themselves, it strengthens confidence, joy, and positive self-image.
✨ If you have a gently used prom dress you’d like to donate, we’d love to receive it.
Let’s work together to make prom season special for every student in our community.
💗 Community. Confidence. Care.

03/05/2026

📚✨ Books, Breakfast, and the Power of Connection!
Dr. Shalia had the joy of volunteering at a Books and Breakfast event this week, spending the morning reading with students and sharing the excitement that books can bring.
There is something incredibly powerful about positive adult interaction around literacy. When children see adults showing up, listening, reading, and encouraging them, it helps build confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning.
At Aplomb Consulting and Education Solutions, we believe strongly in giving back, volunteering, and supporting the communities we serve. Investing time with children and families is one of the most meaningful ways we can help strengthen learning and social emotional well-being. ✨

03/01/2026

🏁 Fast Track Lunch at Grand Prix – St. Pete
Dr. Shalia and her husband were honored to attend the City of St. Pete’s Fast Track Lunch this Saturday at Grand Prix!
We value opportunities to connect with leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are shaping the future of our city. Showing up together — in business and in community — matters.
Thank you to the City of St. Petersburg for creating spaces where growth, collaboration, and impact come together.