Empowering children, parents, and educators by integrating human development with education to create supportive environments where every child can thrive
Our Methodology
The Empowered Person Framework
The Empowered Person framework is a comprehensive model for nurturing growth in parents, educators, and students. It focuses on strengthening individuals, enhancing their relationships, and equipping them for their roles in society in 3 interconnected layers:
Inner Core (Self) Begin by empowering the individual. This layer emphasizes building physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Through understanding their body, managing stress, and adopting healthy habits like quality sleep and self-awareness, individuals create a foundation to thrive.
Middle Core (Self with Others) With a strong inner core, the next step is fostering interpersonal connections. This involves cultivating empathy, communication, and collaboration skills to strengthen relationships with family, peers, and communities.
Outer Core (Self in a Role) Finally, personal growth and social connections are channeled into specific roles—such as being a student, parent, or educator. Equipped with resilience, purpose, and strategies for navigating challenges, individuals contribute meaningfully to society.
The Empowered Person framework combines awareness, actionable strategies, and reflective practices to empower individuals at every stage, nurturing both personal and societal progress.
The Empowered Person: Human Intelligence along with Artificial Intelligence
Empowering Human Intelligence
As artificial intelligence advances, human intelligence must evolve too. The Empowered Person framework highlights:
Awareness: Identifying factors that impact well-being.
Intelligence: Understanding oneself and overcoming barriers.
Action: Establishing habits and routines for effective change.
Reflection: Assessing progress for lasting impact.
A Vision for Systemic Change
By embedding these principles into education, schools, education systems, and parenting, the framework envisions a society where individuals—both children and adults—thrive with confidence, resilience, and purpose. It advocates for environments that nurture growth and unlock human potential.
About Us
Our Services
High-quality professional development that empowers educators & parents with the understanding, tools, and strategies to champion growth and independence.
Guest Podcast Interviews
Educators: Reimagine Your Classroom
Learn how to create environments that encourage problem-solving, creativity, and connection. Equip yourself with the skills to support every student’s unique journey.
Parents: Empower Your Role
Support your child with practical tools and strategies to nurture their growth. From handling stress to fostering self-regulation, our programs are designed to help you and your child thrive together.
Organizations: Adapting to a New Era
We partner with schools, government, and non-government institutions to implement forward-thinking strategies that enhance education systems. By focusing on holistic development and essential skills, we support students in thriving individually, socially, and within their roles.
Hi, I'm Dr. Elizabeth Joy Shaffer, OTD, OTR/L
Therapeutic Innovations International, LLC was founded in 2015 as a way to provide training, support, and therapeutic interventions to children living in foreign countries (ex-pats, foreign service, and military). As the mission has grown, so has the scope of who we support, now helping all children grow and learn through various programs. As an American board-certified occupational therapist and mother mindfully managing neurodiversity, I have both observed and experienced the challenges faced by families, children, and educators in the neurodiverse community. This is why I have created the programs you will find on this site to support our sensitive kids, their teachers, and parents, who are all doing their best to meet the child's and society's unique needs and challenges.
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