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THIS IS WHAT IT’S LIKE . . . Part 1

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | October 16, 2015

All. My. Life. I’ve been a people-pleaser. The person who constantly considers context and intentions, who gives the benefit of the doubt, who hates to see anyone feel embarrassed or…

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Screening Questions When Seeking an Adoption-Competent Therapist

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | August 31, 2015

Adoption is beyond complex – the language, the losses, the expectations, the norms, the family dynamics, the feelings…the list is long, in-depth, and specific. When you’re searching for an adoption-competent…

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A Challenge for Transracially Adoptive Parents

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | March 19, 2015

I often hear from adoptive parents that they are trying their best to learn about how they can support their child’s needs – through reading books, blogs, and articles, by…

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The Perfect Example of a Transracial Adoptive Parent Ally

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | November 20, 2014

We talk a lot about what it means to be an “ally” when it comes to white privilege and transracial adoption. Many parents work hard to learn as much as…

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11 Reasons to Reconsider Adoption #flipthescript

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | November 14, 2014

It’s National Adoption Month. Oftentimes, this is a month of celebrating adoption and encouraging individuals to consider adopting a child. It is a month when we see smiling family photos,…

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Why Do Kids Lie?

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | July 19, 2013

You know your teenager came home after curfew, your daughter spilled nail polish on the carpet, and your son ate cookies before dinner – so why do they lie about…

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A Lesson in Self-Care from Our Children

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | July 9, 2013

As we move into mid-summer and kids are home throughout the day, you might notice that your stress level rises, but your child’s stress level seems to remain pretty stable.…

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Tips for Parenting Trauma-Reactive Kids

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | May 29, 2013

While I could write for days on the topic of trauma in adoption and foster care kiddos, I’m writing this blog with the assumption that many parents already understand quite…

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How to Help a Friend Who is Experiencing Abuse

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | May 24, 2013

Whether you are an adult with a friend who is involved in an abusive romantic relationship, or a child or teen who has a friend who is experiencing abuse at…

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Why Abuse Can Create Learned Helplessness

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | May 17, 2013

Many of us have wondered: If a person is being abused, why don’t they tell someone about it and get help? Or if it’s an adult who is being hurt,…

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