Amy Sedgwick OT

Registered Occupational Therapist with a passion for women’s physical and mental health. She/Her. Public speaking, Coaching, Teaching, Therapy.

[Amy Sedgwick OT @ASedgwick_OT]

I am so saddened and enraged by these acts of racist violence.

[Pam Palmater @Pam_Palmater]

My latest #YouTube video: Violent Mob of Non-Native Fishermen Attack Mi'kmaw. This racialized violence has never been about conservation - it is about racist greed & entitlement. @Mikmaq_star @Sipeknekatik @TheAgentNDN #Mikmaki #Mikmawtreaties #racism https://t.co/3LCNyXe1GU

[Amy Sedgwick OT @ASedgwick_OT]

We are all treaty people. "Help Nova Scotia Natives Keep Their Right to Fish - Sign the Petition!" https://t.co/MtccHqMy0V via @CdnChange

[Esther Beierl @EBeierl]

#WorldMentalHealthDay IMAGINE A WORLD IN WHICH #MentalHealth IS TREATED EQUALLY TO PHYSICAL HEALTH: BEING HEARD about your MDD although you look alright; your weight neither determining access to treatment for ED nor causing stigma. THIS IS MY DREAM! I hear you. You are enough.

[Waubgeshig Rice @waub]

I stand with Mi'kmaw fishers sustaining their livelihoods in their ancestral waters ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[Esther Beierl @EBeierl]

800.000 people die from suicide each year globally. up to 20x more suicide attempts. suicide under the three leading causes of death in age group 15-44. for comparison, 900.000 people died from #COVID19 in total. WE NEED TO BRING DOWN THOSE NUMBERS! #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

[Amy Sedgwick OT @ASedgwick_OT]

Yes.

[SisterSong: National Women of Color RJ Collective @SisterSong_WOC]

“White women need to unlearn white supremacy for themselves.” @LorettaJRoss #RJSummerInstitute

[Dr Jade @liljadeywadey]

Why is the body so neglected in clinical psychology training? You’d think we were just walking heads? Health, physical impairments, somatisation, bodily trauma, thyroid, pain conditions often neglected. Therapies need to ‘treat’ the whole person & see in their whole context

[Greg Fergus @GregFergus]

Black Canadians have long fought for freedom and justice, and their stories must be told and remembered. I am proud that today, @ParksCanada announced 4 new historical designations that will commemorate this important part of our history. Learn more: https://t.co/IMYQRbvqqi

[Cindy Blackstock @cblackst]

What is systemic racism? Why is it so hard to see and disrupt? Do good people discriminate? Why do others feel those affected are "complaining about everything?" Starting today, let's talk about First Nations systemic racism in my new twitter learning series #fairness4everyone

[Amy Sedgwick OT @ASedgwick_OT]

I'm loving working with the Momentum Planners. Here are some great tips from creator @CharlieGilkey "5 Essential Skills For Planning and Doing Your Best Work" https://t.co/St6PUI9eKT

[Mona Eltahawy @monaeltahawy]

Support me on Patreon and help me create new work while staying independent https://t.co/dfC37fRlkZ

[CBC News @CBCNews]

While the police killing of George Floyd brought renewed attention to systemic racism, some denied its existence in Canada. But these experts say racism has been normalized within Canadian institutions. https://t.co/7KZaQzmxBL

[CBC Books @cbcbooks]

It's happening! #CanadaReads is back July 20-23! https://t.co/bhFP1fVjbN

[Amy Sedgwick OT @ASedgwick_OT]

Just finished this moving and eye-opening novel by @AvaHoma about the life of a young Kurdish woman and her immigration to Canada. The story shares details about the history of #KurdishResistance and the lives of #politicalprisoners. An important read. #DaughtersofSmokeandFire

[Amy Sedgwick OT @ASedgwick_OT]

@AvaHoma Having just finished reading your book, I’m curious if you can recommend a charitable organization to give to? I’m a monthly giver to @AmnestyNow but I’m wondering if there are any other organizations you would recommend specifically for supporting #women in #Kurdistan?

[Amy Sedgwick OT @ASedgwick_OT]

Congratulations! I can’t wait to read it. 📚👏

[AmnestyCanada @AmnestyNow]

SAVE THE DATE 🏳️‍🌈 On July 16, Amnesty International is proud to support an online discussion of the new HBO LGBTI rights documentary #WelcometoChechnya with filmmaker @ByDavidFrance, Maxim Papunov and the Russia LGBT Network, and @RainbowRailroad. More details coming soon!

[Amy Sedgwick OT @ASedgwick_OT]

Some great book recommendations here by @Carolyn_Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. I highly recommend reading @TanyaTalaga and the others listed here. via @globeandmail https://t.co/2X5SLGEJAk

[Amy Sedgwick OT @ASedgwick_OT]

Enjoyed an unexpected interview with author and psychologist @mkonnikova this morning on @TheCurrentCBC about what pro poker taught her about decision making, emotions and human behaviour. Interesting insights. I may have to add her new book to my reading list for 2020.

[Amy Sedgwick OT @ASedgwick_OT]

Excited to see the call for contributions on a special issue of @CAOT_ACE’s OT Now focused on sex and sexuality. Wheels are spinning with submission ideas! https://t.co/LTX3vVC0pL