Ep. 31 - Seeing the Forgotten Siblings

Written By Meredith Shuman | Founder, James Trail

Meredith talks with Daniela Coats, a therapist and the founder of With Siblings, an organization focused on supporting biological children in foster and adoptive families. They talk about Daniela’s personal journey growing up with foster siblings, how that shaped her professional path, and what it means to create emotional space for all kids in a family. Daniela shares powerful insights on birth order, scripts for awkward questions, and how faith and therapy intersect in this work.🔗 LinksLists of trainings that can be hosted live: https://www.withsiblings.org/home/training-and-consultationPre-recorded trainings, worksheets, guide, and other free resources: https://stan.store/with_siblingsThe Day Lily Turned (un)Invisible: https://a.co/d/3lJ8y6J"Siblings... if only for a short time" Shirts https://www.bonfire.com/if-only-for-a-short-time/Be Still Counseling and Consulting: https://www.bestilltherapy.com/daniela-coatsProduction Credits:Producer: Zach LuceroMarketing: Sydney JonesSocial: Griffin ShumanBooking: Gretchen Schrock

Meredith Shuman | Founder, James Trail

As Executive Director of James Trail, Meredith is committed to serving organizations and communities where the gaps are the greatest. She brings over 30 years of experience as a therapist, a trauma-informed care trainer, and a parent. Meredith holds an MSW degree from the University of Texas.

She and her husband Dan, a global health physician have been married 31 years, and they have 5 children, 4 of whom are adopted.  Meredith loves a passport with lots of stamps (she loves serving in global settings and has lived cross-culturally), a water bottle with lots of stickers, a table with lots of people, and a mountain with lots of trail.

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