Spiritual care is a person-centered approach to healthcare that addresses the emotional, existential, and spiritual needs of individuals facing illness, trauma, or life-changing events. It focuses on finding meaning, purpose, and hope. It involves providing support to help people connect with themselves, others, or a higher power, regardless of religious belief. 

Key aspects of spiritual care include:

• Person-Centered: Recognizes individual values, beliefs, and cultural needs.
• Support for All: It is not limited to religious patients; it supports the spiritual, religious, or philosophical, including “spiritual but not religious” individuals.
• Expression of Needs: Helps people express their need for love, meaning, forgiveness, trust, and hope.
• Practical Support: Includes active listening, companionship, prayer, rituals, meditation, or facilitating visits from spiritual leaders.
• Integration with Care: Often part of a holistic approach in palliative care or hospital settings to manage suffering. 

It is distinct from, but often complementary to, psychological, emotional, or religious care.