Supporting Community Together

Supporting Community Together

Supporting Community Together

Creating a Difference with Community in Mind

Training

Offering comprehensive mental health and accessibility training tailored for service providers, including specialized "train the trainer" programs to enhance skills in supporting neurodiverse populations.

Consulting

Delivering expert clinical support for organizations aiming to improve their services for complex and diverse communities, fostering an environment of understanding and growth.

Support

Offering ongoing assistance, resources, and tailored strategies to empower organizations and communities in creating inclusive environments that honor and uplift neurodivergent individuals.

About Me

Angela Taylor, PhD Candidate, MA, PBDE

Angela Taylor is SCT’s Chief Executive Office (CEO), and Founder. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree, her Post Baccalaureate in Education, focusing on inclusion and counselling, and a Masters in Disability Studies. She currently is completing her PhD in Education at the University of Manitoba, focusing on effective care as defined by the neurodivergent. Angela has over 25 years of extensive experience with youth with various neurological differences, including trauma and autism. Throughout her career she has gathered valuable experiences through working with families with the Manitoba Government, caring for youth and children, working as a Clinical Case Manager, and volunteering over 20,000 hours with agencies in Winnipeg and British Columbia. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Manitoba Heroes award (2019) and the CTV Mental Health Champion Award (2020). Angela is a mother to 4 children, and celebrates psychological, cognitive and neurological differences within her family. She says her children have been her best teacher, and support her to learn about how each of us need additional support at different times in our lives, to use our gifts and talents to grow.

A passion for community healing

Individuals – Families – Professionals – Groups

Neurodiversity-affirming Support

Collaboration for practical solutions, customized just for you!

Training

Mental health, accessibility and customized trainings, created for service providers of all types. Train the trainer available.

Clinical Consultation

Clinical support for organizations and businesses who seek to grow their support for complex (and awesome) populations.

Consulting

Career consulting, including clinical private practice support to streamline common and complex challenges.

Speaking and Events

Small to large group speaking, including conferences.

Programming and Curriculum

Creation and facilitation of programming and curriculum.

Resources

We offer a comprehensive suite of resources designed to empower individuals, families, teams, and communities in their journey towards understanding and support.

Our customized materials include engaging visuals, such as the Window of Tolerance and Stages of Change, alongside psycho-educational tools that promote awareness and facilitate learning. Additionally, our practical worksheets—featuring Calming Plans and Mental Health Tool Kits—provide actionable strategies to harness strengths and foster resilience.

Together, these resources create a holistic approach to nurturing well-being and inclusivity in diverse environments.

Visuals

Worksheets

Our Team

Angela Taylor

PhD Candidate, MA, PBDE

Angela Taylor is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of SCT. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Post Baccalaureate in Education focusing on inclusion and counseling, and a Master’s in Disability Studies. Currently, she is completing her PhD in Education at the University of Manitoba, concentrating on effective care as defined by the neurodivergent.

As a multiply neurodivergent individual who spent much of her childhood in foster care in Winnipeg, Angela uses her lived experience to connect with individuals, youth, and families facing hardship and attachment disruption. Her understanding of neurodiversity stems from her passion for learning and growing with her community while recognizing strengths in others and adapting environments for collective thriving. Angela supports various social service teams across Canada, specializing in addressing youth distress and family violence.

Amanda Gauthier

MSW-IK, RSW

Amanda Gauthier is an Indigenous woman raised in child welfare who is now a mother, pipe carrier, partner, and university graduate. Despite the impact of stereotypes, Amanda found love and stability in her partner and family. In 2023, she completed her Master of Social Work – Indigenous Knowledge degree.

Her determination drives her passion for helping families overcome challenges. With over 15 years of experience in youth engagement and advocacy, Amanda uses a trauma-informed and strength-based approach as a child welfare supervisor, focusing on decolonizing systems affecting Indigenous children.

From Amanda: “Leadership should be circular, allowing those impacted by systemic barriers to be heard.”

Scott Vandal

B.Sc.P.N.

Scott received his degree in Psychiatric Nursing (B.Sc.P.N.) from Brandon University at the ripe age of 40 and began employment on a rehabilitation unit for individuals living with chronic and persistent mental illness. He possesses over 15 years’ experience working almost exclusively with youth and young adults in different helping professions from support/respite to educational assistant and currently as an Action Therapist for Inspire. Scott believes that lived experience along with an open mind and unconditional positive regard are key to establishing a therapeutic relationship and creating positive change in all individuals. He enjoys spending time with family, martial arts, sports, and the outdoors.

Emily Spence

BSW, RSW

Emily earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Manitoba and is deeply passionate about mental health advocacy, employing a strengths-based approach in her work. She believes in empowering the unique differences of every individual, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives. Outside of her professional life, Emily loves exploring nature and cherishing moments with her dog, finding inspiration in the outdoors.

From Emily: “I am enthusiastic about helping families and individuals feel supported within the community while building relationships grounded in kindness, respect, and understanding, as I believe these connections are essential for fostering a healthier society.”

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    Supporting Community Together

    “Being Human is complex, it’s messy, it’s beautiful.”

    • Neurodiversity-affirming Support

    • Training

    • Clinical Consultation

    • Consulting

    • Speaking and Events

    • Programming and Curriculum