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…
Mental Health Awareness Month: 3 Things I Wish Every Person Could Know
Virtual WebinarIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker - licensed psychologist, transracial/international adoptee, and adoptive parent - as she describes three key themes that commonly arise in…
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…
Virtual Panel: Advocating For Your Adopted Kids hosted by Thriving Adoptees
Virtual WebinarWhether you are advocating for your adopted children's mental health, education or rights, this event is for you. And it's designed to help you take your advocacy to the next…
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…
Chinese Heritage Camp II: From Struggles to Superpowers: Reframing the Seven Core Issues in Adoption
Front Range Community CollegePrivate in-person event hosted by Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families - Chinese Heritage Camp II. The seven core issues in adoption are often perceived as barriers to an adoptee’s ability…
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…