Pastoral care

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Pastoral care, or cure of souls, refers to emotional, social and spiritual support.^{[1][original research?]} The term is considered inclusive of distinctly religious and non-religious forms of support, including atheist and religious communities.^[2][3][4] It is also an important form of support found in many spiritual and religious traditions.