Meet Michael
Michael is a retreat leader, author, spiritual teacher, counselor and mentor.
Michael received his Masters in Social Work from Fordham University. He currently leads the Adelphi University Mindfulness Center and the Adelphi Interfaith Center and developed and leads the Mindful Living Learning Community at Adelphi - an intentional residential community from students to become engaged mindful citizens in the world. He was the founder and Executive Director of the non-profit Community Growth Center. Michael practices within the Christian and Buddhist traditions and is a member of the Plum Village Order of Interbeing.
Michael weaves together his wisdom and practices as a Contemplative Christian, practitioner of engaged Buddhism and Mindfulness and student of Thich Nhat Hanh and his personal experiences with over 15 years in recovery from addiction to help guide people from all spiritual and faith backgrounds to healing, growth and transformation.
The focus of Michael’s work centers on peace and healing, justice and belonging.
Peace and Healing
Helping people cultivate inner peace and healing and become peacemakers in the world.
Justice
Engaging in works to help establish a more just and loving world.
Belonging
Help create the Beloved Community in which love, understanding, togetherness & wellbeing are available to all.
CLARITY
1-on-1 Counseling Sessions
Integrating spirituality into our mental health and wellness is an essential component to our healing and transformation.
Through the context of your lived experience and current struggles, we will integrate creative and ancient meditation and prayer practices and psychotherapy into a wholistic approach that tends to your mind, body and spirit.
As students on this path together, my hope is that our time together will help you tap into your intrinsic creativity and courage and gain new insights into who you are and where you are being called.
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Experience True Healing Through Contemplative Prayer
God’s Presence in the Present: Contemplative Prayer and the Healing Process guides readers on a transformative journey from disconnection to deep awareness of God’s Presence. Drawing from personal experience, the author offers practical steps and spiritual insights to help you embrace discomfort, cultivate mindfulness, and open yourself to healing. Discover how Contemplative Prayer can reshape your thoughts, emotions, and life.