Virtual Adoptee Group – The Media
Virtual GroupENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “The Media” – Explore how you are affected by depictions of adoptees in TV shows, movies, books and public arenas. Join a…
FREE Live Virtual Author Reading of “Marie Discovers Her Superpowers!”
Virtual Author EventJoin Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker for a FREE live, virtual reading of her first book in the "Adoptees Like Me" series, "Marie Discovers Her Superpowers!" (And get a sneak peek of…
Virtual Adoptee Group – In the Beginning
Virtual GroupENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “In the Beginning” – Explore your experiences and beliefs about your birth, early interactions with first family members and what you would…
Webinar: Supporting the Transition to College and Beyond as an Adoptive Parent
Virtual WebinarAdoptee Presenter Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker. Adoption is a lifelong journey, and adopted individuals face different challenges during each stage of life. The late adolescent and early adult years offer unique opportunities for growth, independence, and identify formation, but also create new obstacles....
Virtual Adoptee Group – Beliefs
Virtual GroupENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “Beliefs” – Consider your evolving perceptions of adoption, messages that have influenced your feelings about adoption and how being an adoptee impacts…
From Blow-Up to Bonding: Finding the Balance of Attachment-Focused Discipline in Adoption
Virtual WebinarPrivate training for Aspiranet. Description: How can you turn moments of struggle into moments of connection? Discover how brain development, implicit memories, and the “6 F’s” (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Friend,…
From Struggles to Superpowers: Supporting Seven Core Needs in Fosterees and Adoptees
Virtual WebinarDescription: Seven core issues are often perceived as barriers to fosterees' and adoptees' abilities to be healthy and successful. But what if we viewed these issues – loss, rejection, guilt/shame,…
Private Event: Second Star to the Right Books Live Reading: Marie Discovers Her Superpowers by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker
Second Star to the Right Books 1455 S Pearl St, Denver, CO, United StatesIn a private event for Adoption Options staff members and adoptive families, Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker will share a live reading of "Marie Discovers Her Superpowers," the first book in the…
Virtual Pajama Party Reading with the Author: Casey Conquers Bedtime by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker
Virtual Author EventREGISTRATION CLOSED. Join Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker for a free, live, virtual, pajama-party reading of the second book in her "Adoptees Like Me" series, "Casey Conquers Bedtime!" Book Description: Casey doesn’t…
Virtual Adoptee Group – Wishes & What Ifs
Virtual GroupENROLLMENT CLOSED FOR 2023 Group discussion focuses on “Wishes and What Ifs” – Explore your curiosities, wishes, hopes and all of the big “what ifs” around your adoption experience. Join…
2023 African Caribbean Heritage Camp
YMCA Estes Park CenterDr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker will be presenting "From Struggles to Superpowers: Reframing the Seven Core Issues in Adoption" during two parent breakout sessions and sharing a live reading of "Marie Discovers…
2023 Domestic Adoption Camp
YMCA Estes Park CenterDr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker will be presenting "From Struggles to Superpowers: Reframing the Seven Core Issues in Adoption" as a parent keynote and sharing live readings of "Marie Discovers Her Superpowers,"…