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,"…
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…