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2025-2026 AOP Executive Board Meetings

December 11, 2025

January 15, 2026

February 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

April 9, 2026

May 14, 2026

June 18, 2026 - AOP Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony

2025-2026 AOP General Body Meetings & In-Service

11:30-12:00 In-Service: Resilience From Within: Centering Mental Wellness in Everyday Practice

Presenter: Danyella Terrell, LCSW, Owner/Clinician of Beyond the Brokenness Mental Wellness Solutions, LLC

In this session, we will discover how to make mental well-being a daily practice, not an afterthought. Presenter and participants will discuss strategies to stay grounded, emotionally regulated, and resilient especially in high-stress environments. With 18 years of experience in social work and counseling, Danyella is committed to guiding individuals through stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Licensed in Mississippi, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Alabama, Danyella brings expertise, empathy, and tailored mental wellness strategies to support clients on their path to healing and personal growth. Beyond the Brokenness has become a trusted source for compassionate care and effective solutions for those seeking mental well-being.

12:00-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting

Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 319 or virtually on Teams

Gulf Park Holiday Invite

11:30-12:00 In-Service: Stress Management

Presenter: Melanie Blanton, LPN II, Nurse Educator in Moffitt Health Center

This session will highlight how to effectively manage stress in a healthy way. We will discuss types of stress, symptoms of stress, management techniques and apps and additional resources.
Join us in person at International Center Building in Room 319 or virtually on Teams.

12:00-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting

Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 319 or virtually on Teams

11:30-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting

Join us on Teams.

11:30-12:00 In-Service: Higher Education Programs

Presenter: Dr. Holly Foster, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Higher Education and Student Affairs

Dr. Foster will highlight the Higher Education graduate programs offered here at USM.

12:00-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting

Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 319 or virtually on Teams

11:30-12:00 In-Service:

12:00-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting

Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 319 or virtually on Teams

AOP Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony

Upcoming Professional Development

Resilience From Within: Centering Mental Wellness in Everyday Practice
November 20, 2025
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
In-person, IC 319

Presenter: Danyella Terrell, LCSW

This session will discover how to make mental well-being a daily practice, not an afterthought. Presenter and participants will discuss strategies to stay grounded, emotionally regulated, and resilient especially in high-stress environments.

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