Ester Nicholson is an Author, Keynote Speaker, Workshop/Retreat Facilitator and Spiritual Counselor with 20+ years experience serving individuals and communities struggling with addiction and dependence. She is a consultant for professionals seeking to integrate recovery models to improve mental and physical health outcomes. Ester has significant experience leading popular retreats and workshops for recovery treatment centers, foundations and organizations, educating staff, clinicians and management. She is the creator of Soul RecoveryTM, a dynamic, road-tested, step-by-step process designed to effectively address addiction, dependence, and emotional trauma. She partners closely with clients to design and present engagements to meet organizations’ unique needs – from women’s groups to treatment centers, spiritual centers to community groups and more. “I firmly believe in compassionate and effective leadership that guides those we serve to their innate sense of empowerment.