An interview with Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker about empowering children to be the boss of their own stories and how to find therapists who can hold those stories with curiosity and resonance.In this episode, you’ll learn:We all get to decide how we want our stories to be shared, and why it's especially important for adoptees to have tools for responding to intrusive questionsThe powerful connection of finding a therapist who is an adopteeHow to find the right therapist for your childResources mentioned in this podcast:Dr. Wirta-Leiker's book: https://growbeyondwords.com/adoptees-like-me/National Adoptee Therapist Directory: https://growbeyondwords.com/adoptee-therapist-directory/Screening Questions: https://growbeyondwords.com/2015/08/screening-questions-when-seeking-an-adoption-competent-therapist/Read a summary or the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/superpowersConnect with Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker here:Website: https://growbeyondwords.com/Instagram: @growbeyondwordsFacebook: @BeyondWordsPsychologicalServicesOver on my website you can find:Masterclass and eBook on What Behavior Really Is (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)Ongoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: Being With*****Not sure where to start?  With 100 episodes, it's hard to know what episodes to listen to first!The START HERE private podcast takes the guess-work out.  I curated the 10 episodes I think you should listen to first. Because it's a special private podcast, It's only available by invitation- so head over to RobynGobbel.com/StartHere to get yours.  You'll then be able to listen in whatever podcast player you use! ****Ready to dive deeper ?The Club is an online community of connection, co-regulation, and a little education for parents of kids with big, baffling behaviors. We open periodically for new members! Sign up on the waiting list at RobynGobbel.com/TheClubBeing With is a year-long training program for professionals. RobynGobbel.com/BeingWith