The Inspired Model©
The Inspired Model© is a therapeutic framework focused on relational caregiving and consultancy. Grounded in the principles of relational neurobiology, child and adolescent development, strengths-based psychology, positive behaviour support, and systems-informed cognitive behaviour therapy, the model supports holistic and sustainable change.
The Inspired Model© can be applied across both individual and system-level contexts, including families, educational settings, and out-of-home care environments. It informs the delivery of direct therapeutic intervention with children and young people, as well as the provision of a relationally supportive structure for the adults involved in their care, such as staff, leadership teams, mentors, and educators.
At the systems level, the model offers a practical and compassionate framework that enables adults to provide consistent, therapeutic care. It aims to strengthen the capacity of care systems by supporting adults to build authentic, attuned, and relationally effective responses to the children and young people they support.
This approach is adaptable and can be tailored to address a wide range of therapeutic goals, with flexibility to meet the specific needs of individuals, families, or organisations. It integrates well with existing approaches (e.g., Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) and emphasises the development and enhancement of relational strengths and skills already present within individuals and teams.
The Inspired Model© has been implemented in a range of settings, including:
Residential care, through therapeutic relational consultancy
Group therapy programs, such as SociAble Kids and Teens, which combine implicit (experiential) and explicit (structured) relational and social learning
Family-based work, including family therapy and parenting support
The model has been effectively applied in systems-based interventions for children and young people, including those who are neurodivergent (including Autism and ADHD), and has supported a wide range of presenting needs. These include complex trauma, attachment differences, disability, mood differences, and various social-emotional and behavioural challenges.
Example of Targeted Care: The Inspired Model© – Trauma Focus 
The Inspired Model© – Trauma Focus is designed to support care teams and caregivers in meeting the emotional and relational developmental needs of young people. By fostering secure, therapeutic relationships, the model aims to strengthen a young person’s capacity for growth, healing, and the realisation of their full potential.
The core aim of the Trauma Focus approach is to enhance caregiver responsiveness and promote a proactive, developmentally informed focus on long-term wellbeing—moving beyond reactive care and risk management alone. It encourages intentional, reflective practice grounded in an understanding of trauma, attachment, and relational safety.
The accompanying graphic illustrates an example of how the Inspired Model© – Trauma Focus can be applied within a residential care setting to guide therapeutic caregiving and systemic support.
Further Information
We would be pleased to provide further information about the Inspired Model© and its applications upon request. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with interested agencies in the implementation and delivery of the model, and are committed to supporting meaningful, relationally-informed practice across care and support systems.
Please contact our Director, Tracey Jane, on 8272 6998 or traceyjane@inspiredpsychology.com.au for more information.