International Paralympic Committee

The overarching theme discusses some of potential boundary blurring situations, “messy” or “gray areas” that one could encounter as an CC-AASP or sport psychologist. The article has a few engaging fictional stories to guide the reader toward understanding the grey areas or boundary blurring situations that could occur in the world of sport, especially when on the road. The article was both informing yet potentially alarming since the novice sport psychologist justified pushing the ethical…

“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt” (Special Olympics). The athletes oath is quoted at the beginning of every Special Olympic event. Special Olympics is a competition in which mentally and physically disabled athletes compete in many different types of sports, such as basketball, golf, cheerleading, and bocce ball. It changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion among people with intellectual disabilities. Special olympics provides the…

Reading the story about the one legged wrestler (Anthony Robles), it got my interested about other athletes that have had success while having some type of physical disadvantage. What really caught my interest, and a question that I wanted to explore on was Have there been any other instances in sports where having a physical disadvantage is considered cheating some people’s eyes. In Anthony robles case they said that his upper body was a lot bigger then all of the people in his weight class,…

Clara Barton was a woman of incredible stamina and valor to whom America as a whole owes much. Her efforts in the Civil War are well remembered and well documented. Her bravery in helping wounded soldiers on the battlefield set her apart from other women of her time, initiating her social work for years to come. The skills she learned as a child she used for the good of humanity. The far reaching influence of Clara Barton’s tireless work helped to drastically improve the healthcare of the…

The Mother of The American Red Cross Association Over time, the history of health care in America has changed exponentially as a result of the hard work and dedication of courageous and inspirational nurses. One nurse in particular that stands out from the rest is Clara Barton. She is most famously known as the founder of the American Red Cross and National First Aid Association. Barton was an exceptional nurse that sacrificed her own well-being for the sake of helping others in need. She was…

military service members and their families; Preparedness & Health & Safety Services that offers education and training on health and safety topics; Disaster Cycle Services that provides assistance to people affected during and after disasters; and International Services that offers relief services and developmental efforts in countries abroad. The project that I participated in is The Pillowcase Project which…

Introduction: Clara Barton was born December 25, 1821 in Oxford, Massachusetts. She attended Clinton Liberal Institute and became familiar with abolition, women’s rights and education. (Whitelaw, 5) Her father, Captain Steven Barton, a veteran of the Indian Wars, was a great influence on her. Not only did he teach Clara military tactics, geography, and how to properly equip an army, as a woman he told her that she could do anything she desired. (Whitelaw, 6) She refused to be treated as less…

Nursing is known to win the title of being the most trustworthy and caring careers. For a long time nurses have tend to make an impact on the society by helping them and making a difference that last a life time. Throughout history there has been numerous nursing leaders that have created a great image for the nursing profession. Clara Barton was one of those many nurses that made a significant impact on the world; and is still making a difference to this day. Clara Barton’s bravery and success…

organization reaches out to over 187 other countries to provide charitable relief with a grid of 13 million working on behalf of the corporation. Yet these tasks barely scratch the surface of what the Red Cross works to provide for not only national but international society. Barton's life works continue in an innumerable amount of saved lives which continued on to nurture their own…

world are suffering from the effects of natural disasters, poverty, and war. There are two humanitarian organizations that offer a number of programs to assist those in need. The Cooperative for Assistance Relief Everywhere or C.A.R.E and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies or I.F.R.C, are two organizations that over relief to people all over the globe. Each of these organizations have several different programs specified to a particular need. The C.A.R.E…