You are NOT broken!
You do NOT need to be fixed!
If you are Neurodivergent, always (ALWAYS) remember it isn’t you that is the problem. The systems in the world around you were not built with you in mind. The Systems are the problem
At ENCC we will work with you to help you discover your strengths and build your confidence and self-awareness for you to grow and thrive.
You’ve heard the expression “square box, round hole’. Society’s Systems have been created without proper measurements for shapes and sizes, without insight, without accommodations for differences, without inclusion. Those Systems don’t work for the neurodivergent individual.
My World vs the Systems
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Being neurodivergent means you are always up against systems not designed for us making it an ongoing challenge and up-hill battle
As a neurodiverse person I have always struggled with systems. Historically, they have been designed to suppress and discourage people like me. While many companies, organizations and individuals have recognized this and attempt to do better, there is a lot of bias entrenched . This can be hard for people to hear as most people aren’t intentionally trying to suppress and exclude neurodivergent people. Unfortunately, this often results in defensiveness and an inability to reflect on what biases remain. For me, this left me feeling unsupported, unseen and invalidated
I Was Headed for Burnout
In the last few months of 2024, I knew I was headed for burnout, and that terrified me. I love my passion, my ability to educate and help people feel comfortable and confident being exactly who they are. The thought of losing that was crippling. I was also specifically working in therapy on not compartmentalizing and actually connecting with my emotions. So not only did I feel crippled, my mind was aware and connected to it.
As I was connecting with myself, I was increasingly feeling like this world just wasn't meant for me.
Over the Christmas break, I was having an emotional conversation with my sister about just this. I was crying, talking about systems, and commented on the world not being built for me. Without hesitation, she jumped right in to remind me
“this world was built for us, it’s the systems that weren’t”.
She wasn’t even finished when her words smacked the life back into me.
This World Was Built For US
Even though we don’t always see it or feel it, this world was meant for us.
It is my goal to help others know this too.
Hence, the creation of ENCC (Emergent Neurodivergents Coaching and Consulting).
Sarah Skeard
Founder, ENCC
If you are Neurodivergent, don’t be discouraged. We will work side-by-side with you, exploring possibilities and options, helping you find what works best for you to succeed.
We provide personal 1:1 coaching and academic tutoring for emerging neurovergents. We also provide training workshops for familes and professionials helping them understand neurodiversity and learn how to navigate and support.
January 13, 2025
Website Launch
Welcome to ENCC
ENCC is proud to be supporting neurodiversity in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, and throughout Atlantic Canada.
Explore the website, take a look at our services, then reach out using the Contact page!
We look forward to connecting with you
Frequently Asked Questions
ENCC offers Neurodiversity Coaching. We do not provide counselling. We are complementary to, not a replacement for, psychological services.
Neurodiversity coaching is the process of a trained professional working with a neurodivergent person to help them understand their differences and strengths and discover the specific tools that are best suited to help the person thrive, not just survive. Both coach and client are inextricable in the process as, together, they develop strategies for growth and success.
No diagnosis or referral is necessary for coaching sessions with ENCC. Anybody can arrange a session with me.
We work with YOU not a diagnosis.
Our approach and coaching content is designed with you, for you. Whether you need to learn math, design personalised, neurodivergent friendly strategies to help you get things done in the workplace or at home, completely re-imagine your career, or anything in between, we can work together in a timeframe to suit you.
The time required the help you make a meaningful difference in your daily life depends on your needs and your goals. Every client is unique and our focus is on YOU. It isn’t about a quick fix but about long lasting changes. We’ll start with the basics to understand you better. Then, the coaching begins. Many coaching agreements will last for 3-6 months. You will determine when you are ready to fly on your own and whether or not you want more time.
With the exception of the initial consultation, each coaching session is an hour long. The hourly cost will be negotiated depending on your needs. The number of sessions you will need depends on you. Payment is due in advance through EMT. Click HERE to find out more about our pricing.
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