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About Dr. G

Dr. Stephen Grcevich serves as President and Founder of Key Ministry, a non-profit organization providing free training, consultation, resources and support to help churches serve families of children with disabilities. Dr. Grcevich is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), trained in General Psychiatry at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University. He is a faculty member in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at two medical schools, leads a group practice in suburban Cleveland (Family Center by the Falls), and continues to be involved in research evaluating the safety and effectiveness of medications prescribed to children for ADHD, anxiety and depression. He is a past recipient of the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Dr. Grcevich was recently recognized by Sharecare as one of the top ten online influencers in children’s mental health. His blog for Key Ministry, www.church4everychild.org was ranked fourth among the top 100 children's ministry blogs in 2015 by Ministry to Children.

Childhood trauma, by any other name is still traumatic

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Dr. G

I created three questions and answers to assist parents like me–and perhaps like you–who want to better understand children who live with trauma. Continue reading →

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Social agendas, kids with gender discordance, inclusion and the church…

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Dr. G

So…what are we to do as Christians in serving kids and families with disabilities that sit smack dab in the intersection of disability and the culture war? Here’s a general principle… Continue reading →

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Writing about PTSD in Children Was Not on My Bucket List

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Dr. G

I will do whatever I can do to raise awareness of childhood PTSD so more children receive early diagnosis and treatment. Continue reading →

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On Ashley Madison, Christians, and sloppy statistics

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Dr. G

When we present numbers as facts without even checking to see if they’re legit, we’re saying that making a point matters more to us than telling the truth.
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5 Practical Tips for Young Adults with Autism Seeking Employment…Ron Sandison

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Dr. G

Twenty-six million Americans with disabilities are of working age. Every year an additional 50,000 young adults with autism diligently search and struggle for employment. Many of these young adults experience chronic under-employment and unemployment. These practical tips can empower your child for employment and independence. Continue reading →

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Becoming emotionally healthy…

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Dr. G

While I’m wrestling with what it means to become a more emotionally healthy leader, I know lots of my colleagues in ministry and lots of parents and family members who follow this blog are wrestling with becoming emotionally healthy in the face of challenges that grow by the day. Continue reading →

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Don’t judge us by our “professional” Christians…

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Dr. G

They’re killing the “brand” of Christianity with those outside the church.
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How kids with disabilities are challenged when a new program year begins…

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Dr. G

As a new school year is beginning here in Northeast Ohio, many kids and families will face a daunting challenge at church.
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The mental health needs of kids in foster care

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Dr. G

If 60-85% of kids in foster care have significant mental health conditions, is your church prepared to welcome those kids and teens into your existing children’s and youth ministry programming?
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What about us? A sibling to kids with disabilities shares her needs

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Dr. G

I came up with a list of three things parents can do to make sure their kids without special needs feel just as important as their siblings with special needs. Continue reading →

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