Proactively Support Your Adoptee Through Everyday Struggles
You're Not Alone If...
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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
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.

Prevention, Preparation & Positive Connection for Common Behavioral Struggles
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.
What’s Included:
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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.

What You'll Learn

Prepare for Challenging Moments

Address Separation Anxiety & Transitions

Reduce Homework Stress

Understand Aggression, Lying, Stealing & Hoarding

Turn Arguments Into Connection

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

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

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