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.
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…
Holiday Hangover Hangout (Clients Only Event)
Virtual GroupAfter Mother's Day, many of us may find ourselves experiencing an emotional hangover. Whether you spent the day with adoptive family, biological family, friends, or on your own, the journey…
Virtual Panel: Adoption-Informed Counseling: Themes and Reflections for Chinese Adoptees
Join The Chinese Adoptee Alliance, Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker, and Joy Lieberthal Rho, LCSW for a virtual event centering the adoption-informed counseling experiences of Chinese adoptees. CAA is hosting a special…
Holiday Hangover Hangout (Clients Only Event)
Virtual GroupAfter Father's Day, many of us may find ourselves experiencing an emotional hangover. Whether you spent the day with adoptive family, biological family, friends, or on your own, the journey…
Webinar: The Seven Core Struggles in Adoption: Supporting Your Teen Through the College Years and Early Adulthood
Foster Adopt MinnesotaHosted by Foster Adopt Minnesota. 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…
How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories with Adopted Children
Foster Adopt MinnesotaHosted by Foster Adopt Minnesota. 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…
Bringing Race Into the Room: Understanding & Supporting Racial Attachment Needs with Transracially Adoptive Families
Virtual WebinarVirtual training for FamilyForward in St. Louis, MO. Join Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker for an insightful and enlightening discussion addressing the complex dynamics of transracial adoption. Through the lens of the…