“That’s a Wrap for Season 4!” with Eric and Christen Freund

Hey guys, That’s a wrap for season 4!

We had so many great episodes this season and we can’t wait for Season 5 starting in August! Guys, We can hardly believe we’re headed into year 5 of the podcast!

We have some incredible guests coming on this season, many of whom you likely already know and follow. So be sure to follow the podcast and our Youtube channel to catch all the new episodes in Season 5. You won’t want to miss any of this season coming up!

Speaking of this season coming up. If you or your business would like to sponsor an episode simply reach out to us at info@ hopeonthehardroad.org

And If you like this podcast send us a comment or rating, it really helps to push the podcast out there so that other families can find it and follow to hear heart felt family stories and expert insights from the special needs community.

Community is everything so with summer coming up don’t forget to stay involved. If you are here in the San Diego area be watching for our local events coming up like our Dads day Out and our Hope Community Events for families in June.

And whether you’re local, in another state, or abroad sign up for our monthly eblasts and follow us on social media to get the latest on resources and more.

We hope you all have an amazing summer! But first before we take a break we want to take some time to listen back to some highlights from Season 4!

Bio:

For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead.

Connect with Us:

If you enjoy this podcast please share us with others and be sure to follow us so won’t miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you so please leave us a comment or rating and connect with us on social media or on our website.

Email us: info@hopeonthehardroad.org

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Mental Health Series

“Mental Health in Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities” with Cheryl Jordan

Today is the final episode of our Mental Health Series. We are thrilled that board director and licensed therapist, Cheryl Jordan could join us today for this informative discussion. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and we’re talking about “Mental Health in Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities”. You’re gonna want to listen in as we talk about this very important topic. So lets get started!

Bio:

Cheryl Jordan is both a director on our board and a licenced therapist. She is happily married to Rob and mom to two adult children who faced various mental health challenges during their developmental years. Through the process of parenting her children, she and Rob sought help through mental health counseling, medical treatment, and educational support for her children. After 30 years as a physical therapist, she transitioned to a career in Mental Health Counseling. Her current specialties include helping children, teens, young adults, and their parents through play/art interventions and solution focused and behavioral therapies. She believes that her experiences as a parent gives her compassion for those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, learning challenges, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and trauma. She and Rob currently live in St George, UT where she is employed as a Mental Health Counselor for Mountain View Family Therapy

Contacts:

Cheryl@hopeonthehardroad.org

For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead. Connect with Us: If you enjoy this podcast please share us with others and be sure to follow us so won’t miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you so please leave us a comment or rating and connect with us on social media or on our website.

Email us: info@hopeonthehardroad.org

Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459

Free Youtube Resource Library: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz

Series: Mental Heath

“Mental Health for Families with Special Needs” with Elizabeth Strout

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Studies show that individuals with disabilities, including children, experience higher rates of mental health distress and mental health disorders compared to those without disabilities. Today as we discuss this important topic we are excited to introduce you to Elizabeth Strout, licensed clinical social worker and clinic director of Ellie Mental Health San Diego. As a LCSW she values being a compassionate, inclusive, authentic leader, supporting persons of all ages and experiences with mental health needs for over 14 years. Let’s get started on our new series with today’s episode.

Bio:

Elizabeth (Liz) Strout is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinic Director of Ellie Mental Health San Diego. As a LCSW she values being a compassionate, inclusive, authentic leader, supporting persons of all ages and experiences in mental health need for over 14 years. Liz spent most of her career working in community mental health, providing care for the underserved populations. During this time, Liz oversaw county contracted programs serving 500-600 clients with 90+ full time employees. She has managed all levels of staff from direct care case managers, master’s level clinicians, team leads, clinical directors and program managers. Her focus is on collaborating with a network of organizations, community members and other Clinicians to improve access to care, break the stigma and provide quality mental health services to all of San Diego. She finds purpose in empowering each person with individual care on their recovery journey to reach their full potential. Day to day, Liz loves to spend time with her two Boston Terrier puppies, Luna and Winston.

Contacts:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Ellie-Mental-Health-Sorrento-Valley-Road-San-Diego-CA/61553120532942/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellie-mental-health-la-jolla-ca/posts/?feedView=all

https://www.instagram.com/elliementalhealth_sandiego/https://

www.tiktok.com/@elliementalhealthsd

https://www.tiktok.com/@elliementalhealthsd

For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead.

Connect with Us:

If you enjoy this podcast please share us with others and be sure to follow us so won’t miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you so please leave us a comment or rating and connect with us on social media or on our website.

Email us: info@hopeonthehardroad.org

Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459

Free Youtube Resource Library: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz