We remove barriers to flourishing for families & organizations affected by trauma.

A GLOBAL Support COMMUNITY FOR TRAUMA-AFFECTED FAMILIES & organizations

Living with trauma makes functioning in a community difficult, if not impossible.
James Trail meets you where you are - in the hurt, questions and feelings of isolation.

What we do

We walk the trail with families and organizations by providing trauma-informed consulting, training and follow-up. In the process, we lead our clients through 3 stages of transformation.

  • Awareness of trauma-informed care,

  • Understanding of why it matters and how it affects us,

  • Application of content & resources to each situation

A commitment to community & care

Feeling alone in your struggles as a parent, family member or friend is all too common. At the core of our work is a desire to help you feel connected through the resources we offer to you.

At James Trail, our focus is providing trauma-informed care and training for individuals, families and organizations like schools, businesses and churches who serve communities impacted by trauma.

  • Families who have experienced trauma

  • Fostering & adopting families

  • Political refugees

  • Organizations, businesses & churches seeking to understand how trauma affects all of us

Who we serve

become a MORE trauma-informed organization

How can we help you right now?

Looking for a next step as a Business? Church? We are here to provide the resources you need!

Our People

Meet our team of compassionate, experienced trauma-informed experts and leadership to help you on your journey.

Our services

Trauma-informed training

Meredith conducts in-person training for groups and organizations - schools, businesses and churches - supporting trauma-affected communities.

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Hosted retreat

In-person only, James Trail will help facilitate or host a retreat exploring a range of trauma-informed content and topics tailored to your specific needs.

1-2 Day Retreat | Custom pricing | Contact Us

  • “James Trail is the next horizon for organizational growth - a critical resource for building trauma-informed organizations. As a leader, I know we will have better team dynamics if we understand more about how trauma affects us. James Trail is a great way to get there.”

    Matt Metzger, Strong Families Program Coordinator, Back2Back Ministries, adoptive dad

  • "Meredith is an innovative and visionary leader at the intersection of adoption and trauma informed care. Her vision for James Trail includes connecting adoptive and foster families with needed encouragement, education, resources and, most importantly, each other. She and James Trail are stepping into a crucial gap, ensuring these caregivers have the community they need to thrive."

    Benjamin Anderson, MBA, MHCDS
    Hospital Chief Executive,
    Husband and Adoptive Father

  • “Our care ministries team works alongside families that have adopted children and that are experiencing the after affects from the trauma, the children have lived through. Meredith has a wealth of knowledge, both personally and professionally, in walking alongside families who are caring for their adoptive children. She is a joy to work with!"

    — JENI MASON, FAMILY CARE PASTOR, NEW LIFE CHURCH

  • "Meredith's training and experience give her a unique ability to come alongside families with compassion, wisdom, and hope."

    DANA, ADOPTIVE MOM

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