Raymond L. Williams, M. Div. Chaplain, became a student of the Bible at the age of twelve, trying to make sense of life’s meaning and purpose. At age thirty-nine, he had a life-changing experience and asked God to be his teacher. Shortly thereafter and to his surprise, God opened the door for him to enroll in seminary, and he has been a student of the Word ever since. Raymond Williams attended Virginia University of Lynchburg, Liberty University, and Paul D. Camp Community College and is currently enrolled at Vanderbilt University. He has Board Certifications from the National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains, the Association of Professional Chaplains, and Specialty Certifications in both Hospice and Palliative Care, and Mental Health Integration for Chaplain Services. He is also a team member for the Veterans Health Administration in Colorado as the chaplain for veterans, family members, and staff.
An Introduction to Chaplaincy and Evidence-Based Practices
by Raymond Lee Williams
An Introduction to Chaplaincy and Evidence-Based Practices
by Raymond Lee Williams
Published Jan 29, 2025
45 Pages
Genre: PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health
Book Details
How evidence-based practices in chaplaincy and pastoral care can help people flourish by finding meaning, purpose, and values even amid pain, suffering, and the scars that are inevitable regarding life’s experiences!
Raymond L. Williams works closely with mental health providers, physicians, nurses, social workers, and administrative teams for the care and well-being of patients, family members, and staff. As a chaplain, his desire is to develop a broader understanding of mental health and use his knowledge and training to better serve those in need. An Introduction to Chaplaincy and Evidence-Based Practices reveals how he employs Brené Brown’s empathy approach, exercises the ministry of presence, and develops trust with patients. He also integrates the VA’s core “I-CARE” model into his own chaplaincy practices. Throughout his career, Williams has applied a set of skills that adds value to all of his relationships while also developing a greater understanding of others.