The School of Occupational Therapy at Western University annually invites a distinguished visitor to give a public presentation for the Barbara Sexton Lectureship at the Evidence-Based Practice Conference. The Barbara Sexton Lectureship was established in 1999 to reward innovation and excellence in occupational therapy teaching and to foster professional enrichment. During her tenure at Western, Professor Sexton served in many capacities and on many committees, both internal and external to the University. Most notably, she was the Assistant Dean in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences from 1990 to 1994. She served as a member of the Review Board of the Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy for nine years. She was actively involved with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists for 12 years, serving as an executive of the Federation for eight years. While functioning in this role, she served not only the World Federation, but also acted as an ambassador for Canadian Occupational Therapy. The University awarded her the status of Professor Emeritus in 1995. Professor Sexton had numerous publications in professional journals, made numerous presentations at scientific and professional meetings, and is the author of the widely used textbook, “Small Groups in Therapy Settings: Process and Leadership” which is in its fourth edition. Professor Sexton received the Life Member Award from the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, and was an Honorary Fellow of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. All of these honors recognize her major contribution to these Societies and to Occupational Therapists in general. Professor Sexton’s academic career was marked by dedication to the profession, to the University, and most notably to her students. Rachel Thibeault, PhD - University of Ottawa Mary Egan, PhD - University of Ottawa Huguette Pickard - Universite de Montreal (retired) Elizabeth McKay, PhD - University of Limerick Helene Polatajko, PhD - University of Toronto Gail Whiteford, PhD - Charles Sturt University Catherine Backman, PhD - University of British Columbia Ruth Zemke, PhD - University of Southern California Elizabeth Townsend, PhD - Dalhousie University Mary Law, PhD - McMaster University Loree Primeau, PhD - University of Texas, Medical Branch Anita Unruh, PhD - Dalhousie University Thelma Sumsion, PhDBarbara Sexton Lectureship
About Barbara Sexton
Professor Sexton dedicated her career to the profession of Occupational Therapy and its advancement, both nationally and internationally. Following a successful career as a clinician, Professor Sexton joined the faculty at Western in 1973, just one year after the inception of the School. Thus, she was involved in the education of every graduate in Occupational Therapy from Western prior to her retirement in 1995. Barabara’s specialty was mental health with an emphasis on interviewing and small groups. She worked hard to ensure that every graduate of this program was not only educated in the relevant theories of the discipline, but also in the clinical skills required in the day-to-day practice of the profession. Previous Sexton Lecturers
2012
Going Against the Flow: Building Resilience Through Selective Occupations2011
Safety and Connection: Key Concerns of Occupational Therapy2010
Engagement in Society: How can Occupational Therapists Make a Difference2009
Exploring the Essence of Exceptional Practitioners2008
The Occupational Science Imperative2007
Wellbeing: An Occupational Perspective2006
Doing, Being, Participating2005
Time, Space, & Occupations: Interactions Shaping Our Perceptions of Life2004
A Mediation on the Visibility and Viability of Enabling Occupation2002
Participation in Everyday Life2001
Leadership as a Way of Being2000
Application of the Spirituality Construct to Evidence Based Practice1999
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The Journey to Life
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