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Implicit Memories, Trauma & the "6 F's"
CourseLearn about implicit memories, trauma, and the "6 F's" in a course designed for adoptive parents, foster parents, and professionals. (30 min)
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The Seven Core Issues in Adoption
CourseLearn about the seven core issues in adoption (developed by Silverstein, Roszia, Maxon) in a course designed for adoptive parents, foster parents, and professionals. (2 hrs)
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Attachment-Focused Discipline
CourseLearn how to facilitate attachment-focused discipline in a course designed for adoptive parents, foster parents, and professionals. (30 min)
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Prevention, Preparation & Positive Connection for Common Behavioral Struggles
CourseLearn about strategies for prevention, preparation and positive connection associated with common behavioral struggles in a course designed for adoptive parents, foster parents, and professionals. (1 hr)
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Parenting Transracial Youth
CourseLearn about important aspects of parenting transracial foster and adopted youth of color in a course designed for adoptive parents, foster parents, and professionals. (2 hrs)
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How to Talk About Difficult Birth Histories with Adoptees & Fosterees
CourseLearn how to talk about difficult birth histories with adoptees and fosterees, including abuse/neglect, substance abuse, rape/incest, incarceration, and trafficking in a course designed for adoptive parents, foster parents, and professionals.(60 min)
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The Complexity of Birthdays, Anniversaries & Holidays
CourseLearn how to compassionately navigate notoriously difficult adoptee celebrations/dates in a course designed for adoptive parents, foster parents, and professionals. (30 min)
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Supporting Your Teen & Young Adult Through the College Years & Beyond
CourseLearn how to support adopted teens through young adulthood in a course designed for adoptive parents, foster parents, and professionals. (2 hrs)
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Casey Conquers Bedtime (Adoptees Like Me Series Author Reading)
CourseJoin Dr. Chaitra for a virtual reading of Casey Conquers Bedtime, a book from the Adoptees Like Me series, and download a free parent resource guide offering expanded discussion points from the story.
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Meet Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker
Drawing from both her personal and professional journeys, Dr. Wirta-Leiker offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by adoptees and those who care for them.
As an adoptee with firsthand experience and a parent striving to provide the best support possible, Dr. Wirta-Leiker’s work is deeply informed by lived experiences. She is also a trusted voice in adoption education, known for her compassionate and approachable teaching style and practical solutions. Dr. Wirta-Leiker is the author of the acclaimed “Adoptees Like Me” children’s book series, founder of the National Adoptee-Therapist Directory, and a highly sought-after speaker and trainer in the adoption community. Her passion for empowering others lies at the heart of this course, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to make a meaningful impact in adoption-related relationships.
