Proactively Support Your Adoptee Through Everyday Struggles

Prevent meltdowns, ease transitions, and strengthen trust—even in the most frustrating moments.

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You're Not Alone If...

  • Your child melts down during transitions or school drop-off, and you feel helpless to calm them
  • Homework turns into a nightly battle, leaving you both exhausted and defeated
  • You're walking on eggshells, trying to avoid explosive outbursts or sudden rage
  • You find yourself constantly dealing with lying, stealing, or hoarding—but don’t understand why
  • Every simple request feels like it turns into an argument
  • Bedtime takes forever and ends in tears—yours and theirs
  • You try to stay calm, but feel worn down by repeating the same patterns
  • You want to be proactive, but you feel stuck in constant reaction mode

Composing the Rhythm

Picture your parenting like composing a piece of music—each routine a steady beat, each cue a note placed with care. Imagine moving through your day like a conductor, not reacting to chaos, but guiding the tempo with calm presence and intuitive timing. You’re no longer just trying to keep up—you’re creating a rhythm your child can rely on.

See yourself setting the tempo before the intensity begins—introducing structure before a transition, softening your tone before a disagreement, anticipating dysregulation before it crescendos. You notice the subtle shifts—each signal is a note in a larger symphony, waiting for you to guide it into harmony.

Envision your child starting to feel the beat you’ve laid down. They begin to trust the predictability. Their reactions soften. The power struggles quiet. The lies and arguments don’t disappear overnight—but the dissonance begins to resolve. And over time, you hear something new: the emerging harmony of trust, regulation, and connection.

Your toolkit isn’t just full of behavior strategies meant to survive the hard moments—it’s a composition of presence, predictability, and care.

INTRODUCING

Prevention, Preparation & Positive Connection for Common Behavioral Struggles

Step into a transformative experience guided by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker, where everyday behavioral struggles become powerful entry points for connection, regulation, and healing.

Drawing from her unique perspective as a licensed psychologist, transracial/international adoptee, and adoptive parent, Dr. Wirta-Leiker uncovers the deeper meaning behind behaviors that often feel confusing or overwhelming. From separation anxiety to aggression, lying to bedtime resistance, she reveals how these challenges are often rooted in trauma, unmet needs, and a longing for safety and structure.

This intentionally designed course offers both insight and action—helping you move from reactive patterns to proactive, relationship-centered parenting. Through Dr. Wirta-Leiker’s expert guidance, you’ll learn how to anticipate dysregulation before it erupts, prepare for known triggers with confidence, and respond with strategies that center safety, not shame.

Her approach blends clinical expertise with lived experience, creating a compassionate framework for recognizing the “why” behind the behavior—so you can respond with empathy, clarity, and connection. This course empowers you to move through daily struggles not as battles to be won, but as moments to build trust, regulation, and lasting emotional resilience.

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What’s Included:

  • Engaging video lessons that you can watch at your own pace.
  • Downloadable course slides to reinforce your learning.
  • A cultivated resource list with links to further support your journey.
  • Real-world strategies you can start using right away.
  • Insights from the course instructor’s unique perspective as an international/transracial adoptee, adoptive parent, and licensed psychologist.
  • A course completion certificate to recognize your achievement.

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What You'll Learn

By completing Unit 4: Prevention, Preparation & Positive Connection, you’ll be equipped with tools to navigate real-life struggles with greater clarity, compassion, and impact.

Prepare for Challenging Moments

Develop clear, supportive routines and tools to help your child navigate transitions, manage unexpected moments, and cope effectively with emotional triggers.

Address Separation Anxiety & Transitions

Ease the intensity of goodbyes and changes by supporting regulation, bolstering confidence, and providing connection cues.

Reduce Homework Stress

Turn power struggles, frustration, and tears into moments of collaboration by shifting focus from performance to partnership to build your child's sense of competence.

Understand Aggression, Lying, Stealing & Hoarding

Gain insight into the roots of your child's most difficult behaviors, and learn how to respond without shame or punishment to increase their sense of safety and trust.

Turn Arguments Into Connection

Disarm exhausting and unnecessary power struggles with strategies that de-escalate tension and validate your child’s need to feel heard, understood, and valued.

Navigate Bedtime with Care

Build nighttime routines that feel safe, soothing, and connection-rich, reducing anxiety and resistance. Bring the fun back to bedtime for you and your child!

Unlike generic parenting courses or trauma workshops, Unit 4: Prevention, Preparation & Positive Connection for Common Behavioral Struggles is specifically designed for adoptive parents and adoption professionals.

This carefully crafted online course opens the door to a deeper understanding of common behavioral struggles—such as separation anxiety, aggression, lying, hoarding, and bedtime resistance—by reframing them not as defiance, but as communication rooted in stress, trauma, and unmet needs. Guided by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker, you’ll gain practical tools to move from reactive discipline to proactive connection, learning how to anticipate emotional triggers, reduce dysregulation, and respond with structure and empathy. Drawing from her decade of expertise as a licensed psychologist, transracial/international adoptee, and adoptive parent, Dr. Wirta-Leiker offers a compassionate, real-world framework that bridges insight and action—empowering you to turn everyday challenges into meaningful opportunities for healing and trust.

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Specialized Expertise

Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker combines her lived experience as an international/transracial adoptee and adoptive parent with professional expertise as a licensed psychologist specializing in adoption and trauma. Her unique perspective ensures you’re learning from someone who truly understands your challenges.

Actionable Framework

This course doesn’t just teach theory; it provides practical tools you can use immediately to address common struggles that negatively impact your family's daily routine.

Adoption-Specific Insights

While many parenting courses address general principles, this course focuses on the unique experiences and needs of foster and adopted children, making it highly relevant to your role as a parent or professional.

Affordable Accessibility

At just $45, this course is priced to be accessible without sacrificing depth or quality. It’s an investment that pays for itself many times over in improved relationships and outcomes.

Flexible Learning

The course is designed to fit your busy schedule, with video lessons you can watch at your own pace and resources you can revisit anytime.

What Others Are Saying About Prevention, Preparation & Positive Connection for Common Behavioral Struggles

Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker is a phenomenal trainer. I’m very selective about who I invite to speak to my people, and partnering with Dr. Wirta-Leiker is a no-brainer. She doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff, yet brings curiosity and compassion to topics that might otherwise trigger shame or defensiveness. She’s a fierce advocate for elevating the adoptee experience and a top-notch clinician, educator, and trainer.

Robyn Gobbel
Author of “Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies That Really Work”

This was like a smoothie. For such a short and condensed package, it was loaded with dense nutrients! I’m going to have to process for a while to use all the new techniques and skills. . .I learned a ton!

Adoption Therapist & Adoptive Parent

I loved Dr Wirta-Leiker's presentation, her sharing both her personal experience as an adoptee as well as her professional experience. I also thought she provided some great slides and tips. There is so much for me to learn...and now I'm on the right path.

Adoptive Parent

I highly recommend any trainings done by Dr. Wirta-Leiker. She brings an amazing combination of education and knowledge along with professional and personal lived experience to every training she leads. She presents in a manner that acknowledges the difficulty of some of the conversations she is training on while also challenging participants to lean in and learn. I have nothing but praise and respect for Dr. Wirta-Leiker’s trainings and always leave them with more awareness, more knowledge, and a deeper understanding of the subject.
Tami Davidson
Hope's Promise Social Worker & Adoptive Parent

This isn’t just another course; it’s a chance to benefit from the unparalleled expertise of Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker, a licensed psychologist with personal and professional insights as an international/transracial adoptee, adoptive parent, and trauma specialist.

Her unique perspective ensures that every strategy and tool is practical, actionable, and deeply informed by lived experience and clinical expertise.

For just $45 (less than the cost of a new pair of shoes) you’ll receive instant access to knowledge and tools that will transform your approach for years to come.

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Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker is fully committed to your learning and success. By completing this course, you are guaranteed to feel more prepared, confident, and equipped to handle even the most challenging moments in adoption. If you have questions or need additional support, you’re encouraged to reach out for extra resources, personalized consultation, or bonus materials designed to enhance your learning experience. Your growth and understanding are her top priorities.

These results aren’t just theoretical—they’re the outcomes of a proven approach grounded in years of expertise and practical application.

  • Avoiding hours of frustration trying to decode behaviors.
  • Creating a sense of stability for your adoptive child and adopted clients.
  • Standing out as a more effective and empathetic parent and adoption professional.
  • Gaining insights that are tailored specifically to the common struggles of foster and adoptive children.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is perfect for:

  • Adoptive and Foster Parents who want to better understand and support their child’s unique needs while building stronger family connections.
  • Adoption Professionals seeking specialized strategies to help the families and children they serve navigate unique parenting challenges.
  • Educators and Counselors looking for actionable insights to support adopted children in their care.
  • Anyone who is committed to learning and applying attachment-informed approaches to foster healing and resilience in adopted children.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to navigate adoption, this course will give you the clarity, confidence, and tools to make a meaningful difference.

Adopted children often need support immediately, not weeks, months, or years down the road. Every moment spent feeling unsure or unprepared can delay healing and deepen the impact of trauma. 


By taking action today, you can:

  • Start building a safer, more understanding environment for the children you support.
  • Develop strategies to foster connection while setting boundaries.
  • Empower yourself with the tools to make a difference in your family or professional practice.

The affordable price and flexible format of this course mean there’s no reason to wait. This is your opportunity to invest in a brighter future for yourself and the children who rely on your guidance and care. Take advantage of this chance to make a lasting impact starting today.

This isn't just theory—it's transformation in action. You'll gain concrete, ready-to-use strategies that can improve your very next interaction with an adopted child. Participants regularly report seeing positive changes from day one.

While you may have a strong foundation, Dr. Wirta-Leiker brings a rare triple perspective: licensed psychologist, international adoptee, and adoptive parent. Her unique insights and practical approaches often provide breakthrough moments even for experienced professionals and parents.

The entire course takes just 1 hour to complete—less time than homework with your child! Access self-paced video lessons and downloadable materials anytime, anywhere. Review the content as often as you need, fitting learning perfectly into your busy life.

For less than the cost of a family dinner out ($45), you're gaining expert insights and practical tools that can transform your daily interactions. Think of it as investing in peace of mind and stronger relationships—benefits that last a lifetime.

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Meet Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker

Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker is a licensed psychologist, international/transracial adoptee of color, and adoptive parent with over a decade of experience in adoption, trauma, and racial identity work. She has dedicated her career to helping families and professionals better understand and support adoptees.

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.

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The tools and insights you gain will pay for themselves in the form of stronger relationships and deeper connections.
Let’s build a brighter future together!

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