Pastors, priests, and pastoral caregivers often accompany people who are struggling to negotiate experiences of sickness, bereavement or anxiety.
Often, caregivers feel they receive as much or more than they give to the care seekers in such enco.
It can require skills and wisdom beyond the ministers\' own experience.
The process of being present, listening, and responding is demanding.
There are no easy answers in such situations, no formulaic remedies, and no slick theological explanations.
Pastors, priests, and pastoral caregivers often accompany people who are struggling to negotiate experiences of sickness, bereavement or anxiety