Virtual Adoptee Group – Perspective Letters
Virtual GroupENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “Perspective Letters” – Consider how it would feel to write to and receive letters from various first family members, exploring a wide…
Webinar – The Journey: Returning to My Birth Country
Virtual WebinarExpert Voices in Adoption Webinar Series The Journey: Returning to My Birth Country Adoptee Presenter: Amber Turcotte, LICSW Tuesday, September 20, 2022 @ 6:30-7:30PM MDT REGISTRATION CLOSED Traveling internationally is…
Speaking at 2022 Colorado CASA State Conference
Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO, United States"How Trauma Impacts Behavior: Implicit Memories and the 6 F's" Presented by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker to the 2022 Colorado CASA State Conference The behaviors of children who have experienced trauma…
Virtual Adoptee Group – Adoptive Family
Virtual GroupENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “Adoptive Family” – Explore roles and relationship dynamics within your adoptive family. Join a series of virtual discussion groups for adult adoptees,…
Webinar – Group Therapy: Challenges and Antidotes to Joining or Starting Your Own Group
Virtual WebinarGroup Therapy: Challenges and Antidotes to Joining or Starting Your Own Group Adoptee Presenter: Pam Greenstone, MA, LPC Thursday, October 20, 2022 @ 10:00-11:00AM MDT REGISTRATION CLOSED Pam will share…
Adoptees Like Me: Marie Discovers Her Superpowers – Live Virtual Reading (FREE)
Virtual Author EventBE THE FIRST TO GET A SNEAK PEEK OF THIS SPECIAL BOOK FOR YOUNG ADOPTEES — not yet released, but coming soon! Saturday, October 22 from 4:30 - 5:00 PM…
Keynote Speech and Breakout Session at Full Circle Conference
Thompson Alumni Center, University of Nebraska Omaha 6705 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, United States"From Struggles to Superpowers: Reframing the Seven Core Issues in Adoption" Keynote Speech Presented by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker at the Nebraska Children's Home Society Full Circle Conference: SUPPORT FOR ADOPTIVE…
Workshop at MNAdopt
"From Blow-Up to Bonding: Finding the Balance of Attachment-Focused Discipline in Adoption" Workshop Presented by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker to the MNAdopt Education Program How can you turn moments of struggle…
Virtual Adoptee Group – Special Days
Virtual GroupENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “Special Days” – Consider how birthdays, adoption anniversaries, Mother’s/Father’s Day and other significant days affect you. Join a series of virtual discussion…
Parent Education Series at Denver Academy
Denver Academy"The Seven Core Struggles of Adoption" Parent Education Presentation by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker at Denver Academy ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker (she/her) is a licensed psychologist, international/transracial adoptee of color,…
Live Virtual Reading of “Marie Discovers Her Superpowers”
Virtual Author EventJoin Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker — licensed psychologist, international/transracial adoptee, adoptive parent, and debut author — for a live virtual reading of Marie Discovers Her Superpowers, the first book in the…
Training at the Human Services Network of Colorado
"Melting the Iceberg: Becoming the Anti-Racist Provider Your Clients Need" Training Presented by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker to the Human Services Network of Colorado The ability to provide effective, compassionate, and…