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 GroupGroup discussion focuses on “Special Days” – Consider how birthdays, adoption anniversaries, Mother’s/Father’s Day and other significant days affect you. Register here Registration opens 60 days before the event. Join…
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 GroupGroup discussion focuses on “Relationships” – Explore how your adoptee identity influences your sense of trust, belonging, significance and confidence in relationships and the larger world. Register here Registration opens…
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 GroupGroup discussion focuses on “Boundaries” – Consider how it feels when others ask about your adoption story and how you choose to respond or set boundaries. Register here Registration opens…
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…
Free Webinar Series — How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories (Part 3: Products of Rape and Prostitution)
Virtual Webinar"How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories | Part 3: Products of Rape and Prostitution" Webinar Presented by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker The histories of youth in foster and adoptive families…
Free Webinar Series — How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories (Part 4: Human Trafficking)
Virtual Webinar"How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories | Part 4: Human Trafficking" Webinar Presented by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker The histories of youth in foster and adoptive families often involve details…