adoption
Webinar: From Struggles to Superpowers: Reframing the Seven Core Issues in Adoption
Virtual WebinarJoin Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker as she guides you into the extraordinary and often overlooked world of adoptee strengths and superpowers. Learn to support your adoptee's natural tendencies and empower them to feel proud of the remarkable ways in which they contribute to the world. This webinar will be available live and the recording will be…
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 like bedtime. His parents introduce him to Dr. Chaitra, a transracial adoptee just like Casey, who explains how going to sleep and even waking up…
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 Her Superpowers," the first book in the Adoptees Like Me series for elementary readers at African Caribbean Camp in Estes Park. Visit Heritage Camps For…
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…
(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…
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!
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…