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,"…
2023 NACAC Conference Exhibitor
2023 NACAC Adoption and Foster Care ConferenceDr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker will be an exhibitor at NACAC's annual conference, offering a booth with several free resources and the following books available for purchase: Adoptees Like Me: Marie Discovers…
Radio Interview: After the Kids Move In
Adoption & Foster Family Coalition of New YorkJoin a live radio broadcast interview with Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker hosted by the Adoption & Foster Family Coalition of New York, where we'll be discussing the Hierarchy of Racial and…
Talking About the Tough Stuff: Intersectionally Inclusive Conversations
A Village for OnePRIVATE TRAINING FOR A VILLAGE FOR ONE. Race. Gender. Sexual orientation. Neurodiversity. Body Size. Socioeconomic status. Religion. AND SO MUCH MORE! How can we talk about the "tough stuff" with…
(Postponed)Virtual Author Reading: Marie Discovers Her Superpowers + Parenting Tips
Virtual WebinarNOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE UNFORTUNATE TIMING OF BRONCHITIS :( The whole family is invited to join this virtual event with Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker! Kids, get…
Holiday Hangover Hangout (Clients Only Event)
Virtual GroupAfter the holiday season, many of us may find ourselves experiencing an emotional hangover. Whether you spent the holidays with family, friends, or on your own, the journey can be…
Adoption Unfiltered: Denver Release Party
Arvada Library 7525 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO, United StatesJoin me as we celebrate the book launch of "Adoption Unfiltered" authored by adoptee Sara Easterly, birth parent Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, and adoptive parent Lori Holden! I'll be attending…
Holiday Hangover Hangout (Clients Only Event)
Virtual GroupAfter the holiday season, many of us may find ourselves experiencing an emotional hangover. Whether you spent the holidays with family, friends, or on your own, the journey can be…
Bringing Race Into the Room: Understanding and Supporting Racial Attachment Needs within Transracial Foster Families
Virtual WebinarPrivate webinar for Foster Source families.
From Blow-up to Bonding: Finding the Balance of Attachment-Focused Discipline
Virtual WebinarPrivate event for Foster Source families. 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,…
The Adoptee Mentoring Society: 2024 Cohort Mentor Training
The Adoptee Mentoring Society P.O. Box 28301, Seattle, WA, United StatesDr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker will be providing training for the 2024 cohort of mentors for The Adoptee Mentoring Society.