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…
Virtual Adoptee Group – Relationships
Virtual GroupENROLLMENT 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.…
Webinar: From Struggles to Superpowers: Reframing the Seven Core Issues in Adoption
Virtual WebinarJoin Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker as she guides you into the extraordinary and often overlooked world of adoptee strengths and superpowers. Learn to support your adoptee's natural tendencies and empower them…
Free Webinar Series — How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories (Part 1: Abuse, Neglect, Domestic Violence)
Virtual Webinar"How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories | Part 1: Abuse, Neglect, Domestic Violence" Webinar Presented by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker The histories of youth in foster and adoptive families often…
Virtual Adoptee Group – Boundaries
Virtual GroupENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “Boundaries” – Consider how it feels when others ask about your adoption story and how you choose to respond or set boundaries.…
Free Webinar Series — How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories (Part 2: Substance Abuse)
Virtual Webinar"How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories | Part 2: Substance Abuse" Webinar Presented by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker The histories of youth in foster and adoptive families often involve details…