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," the first book in the Adoptees Like Me series for elementary readers at Domestic Adoption Camp in Estes Park. Visit Heritage Camps For Adoptive Families…
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 Her Superpowers Adoptees Like Me: Casey Conquers Bedtime The Adoptee Self-Reflection Journal The Adoptive Parent Self-Reflection Journal Visit NACAC's website for more information at NACAC…
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 Cultural Needs for Transracially Adopted Youth.
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 our clients, when so many of us are still trying to figure out how to navigate those conversations within the workspace? Join Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker…
(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 ready for a delightful live reading of "Marie Discovers Her Superpowers," the first book in the "Adoptees Like Me" series, and parents, stay tuned after…
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 complex. Join Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker in a safe, nurturing, adoptees-only space where we can come together to share, vent, and validate our unique experiences. $25…
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 the wonderful reading and panel discussion, then hosting a table with my own resources and books from the "Adoptees Like Me" series!
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 complex. Join Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker in a safe, nurturing, adoptees-only space where we can come together to share, vent, and validate our unique experiences. $25…
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, Friend, Fidget, Flop) can influence your foster or adoptive child’s reactions to traditional methods of discipline, and develop compassionate, creative, and effective strategies for limit-setting…
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.
How to Talk about Difficult Birth Histories with Children in the Child Welfare System
Virtual WebinarPrivate event for Foster Source families. The histories of youth in foster and adoptive families often involve details that can feel difficult to discuss as a caregiver. Learn how to share your child’s history with them in ways that promote healthy communication, offer developmentally appropriate language, and support the reduction of potential negative internalizations. Navigating…