Michael Garbe

 Michael Garbe is a Doctor of Social Work, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who specializes in incorporating spirituality into therapy. He has experience working in the fields of trauma, substance abuse, and with compulsive and codependent behaviors. His doctoral research focused on how clinicians assess and work with individuals who have gone through a spiritually transformative experience (STE). These experiences are often triggered by trauma and can be traumatic, as well, if not properly supported. He hopes to increase spiritual competence within the helping professions, through continued research, teaching, and public speaking. He has presented his research at national conferences, including the American Center for the Integration of Spiritually Transformative Experiences (ACISTE). He is also the author of “Spiritual Emergency”, a chapter in the social work textbook: Spirituality in Mental Health Practice: Phenomenological Perspectives. You can find more information about Dr. Garbe, and his work, at: www.spiritualemergency.info