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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.