Experience has taught me that diversity benefits individuals and strengthens institutions. My life as a soldier is replete with examples of the benefits derived from overcoming a limited perspective in favor of actions promoting an inclusive environment and accepting diversity for its inherent value. When I became an Army officer, I joined one of the most successfully integrated organizations in the world. After fifteen years leading soldiers from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds, I understand
stop holding back because they are too afraid of hurting the others feelings. It is important to acknowledge strong emotions and to reassure each other as a way to offer hope and to know that in time they will develop new coping skills and stronger resiliency (Wright & Leahey,
Ro has a diagnosed disability of Rhett’s Syndrome and is nonverbal. Throughout the article, we see many examples of her resiliency through the concept of full inclusion. It was important for her parents to have her in an inclusive setting, despite the challenges they faced together. Even though she is nonverbal, she used sign language and typing on assistive device to help
are felt (Greenberg, Domitrovich, & Bumbarger, 2000, p. 2). The importance of preventive stress management is growing. Resilience skills are believed to be the answer. When these methods are used for the entire student population, the positive effects are felt by all. Promotion of Ongoing Preventive Programs Because stress is now being linked to a student’s learning, educational institutions are beginning to see the importance of mental health development (Rempel, 2012, p. 201). The World Health
When it comes to child actors, The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete could not have found better talent than Skylan Brooks and Ethan Dizon who play Mister and Pete, respectively. This 2013 film, directed by George Tillman Jr. and written by Michael Starrbury, surprisingly only ranked 24th at the box office in it’s opening weekend. Its opening weekend ranking at the box office does not do this movie justice, for this film has all the key elements needed to keep you on the edge of your seat and wanting
“No hoof, no horse” is one of many true statements made in the equine industry. This quote is crucial to understand when working with, riding, and owning horses. Of course, a horse needs four feet to support his body, but he also needs them to support the use his human has for him. Without a healthy set of feet, it is difficult for a horse to perform comfortably and therefore properly. Contracted heels are one example of a hoof problem that can become increasingly worse when left untreated. There
Although this article provides a critical feminist reconceptualization of electroshock, unfortunately little feminist activism has been done, there is a need to further research from a feminist and social justice lens (Burstow, 2006). In “Knowing Through Discomfort: A Mindfulness-based Critical Social Work Pedagogy”, Yuk-Lin Renita Wong developed a mindfulness-based pedagogy for critical social work education. With emphasis on being mindful, of our own social locations, she suggests important learnings
in the Arctic,” meaning the Inuit are also subject to changing conditions. Unfortunately, the effects of climate change are relatively new, and have been predicted to worsen through time. Historically, the land throughout the Arctic has been of importance for the Inuit to maintain their traditional culture. Specifically, the Inuit
secured his place in history as the youngest governor in the United States (Clinton, 2015). Governor Clinton had many visions, but of main importance to him was to improve the public education system. Unfortunately, he was unable to see his vision through because he lost the following election two years later. Despite this loss, Governor Clinton displayed resiliency and intellectual perseverance by not giving up because of frustration (Thomas, 2014) which ultimately led to his reelection as the Governor
FCSG 5200- Research Techniques Case Study Assignment North Carolina Central University Dr. Eberhardt-Burke Introduction There has been a decline in the family and consumer science discipline. According to the case study, Risk and Resiliency in Family and Consumer Sciences Higher Education Programs, many programs are being eliminated from secondary and higher education programs. Low student enrollment and teacher certification are a few of the contributing factors for the decline. Dr