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From Pain To Purpose with Dr. Myava Clark: Raising Confident, Connected Children
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Families today are raising kids in two worlds: the one at home and the one on their screens. We invited Dr. Myava Clark—author, advocate, respiratory therapist, and college professor—to help us connect those worlds with practical tools and real hope. She breaks down what neurodivergent truly means, why early testing matters, and how social and emotional learning can be the difference between a child shrinking from challenges or stepping into friendships where they’re celebrated.
Together, we unpack the realities of online risk without fear-mongering. From gaming platforms to group chats, kids are targeted by manipulative tactics that exploit loneliness and curiosity. Dr. Clark explains how CASEN prepares children before they ever log on—teaching them to recognize bullying, report it safely, and build confidence that travels with them into digital spaces. Just as important, parents get the same playbook so the learning continues at home. We also talk about the power of community through MOEK, a welcoming space for mothers, fathers, grandparents, and caregivers who need support, not judgment.
This conversation is a guide for anyone who wants both safety and dignity for their child. You’ll hear simple scripts for handling cyberbullying, clear examples of physical, verbal, social, and online harassment, and a reminder that digital footprints last longer than a moment. And we go deeper—into faith, surrender, and the permission to pace yourself. Dr. Clark’s message is steady and strong: you are enough, your child is enough, and different is not a defect. If you’re ready to trade worry for wisdom and isolation for community, you’ll feel seen and equipped.
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Connect with Dr Myava Clark
Books Published by Dr. Myava Clark - Casen LLC
website: https://casenllc.com
CASEN Outreach: https://casenoutreach.org
CASEN Connect- casenconnect.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myava.clark/
Casen_Social_Wellness
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BguDSdaFc/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Instagram: @drmyava https://www.instagram.com/drmyava_/
@christhecool2 https://www.instagram.com/christhecool2
LinkedIn: Dr. Myava Hillery Clark, PhD, RRT-NPS
https//:www.linkedin.com/in/drmyavaclark/
LinkedIn: Chris Clark Jr. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-clark-jr-507b8263/
YouTube: Dr. Myava Clark
TikTok: @myavaclark https://www.tiktok.com/@myavaclark
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