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…

$40

Virtual Adoptee Group – Adoptive Family

Virtual Group

ENROLLMENT 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,…

$35

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 Group

ENROLLMENT 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…

$35

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 Event

Join 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…

$10 – $30

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…

Virtual Adoptee Group – Relationships

Virtual Group

ENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “Relationships” – Explore how your adoptee identity influences your sense of trust, belonging, significance and confidence in relationships and the larger world.…

$35