Speaker Bio & Presentations

This presentation will look at various models to healing bias and racism by unifying The 12 Steps of Recovery with some of the latest developments in brain science.

Modalities that can compassionately address the underlying root causes of unconscious racial bias. Attendees will look at potential ways to bridge the gap between spirituality and diversity, equity and inclusion, and is an effective and loving path toward the transformation of systemic racism, while being true and consistent with our work in the world. Racism is systemic, but it is also spiritual and emotional in origin. When unconscious bias and racism is healed at the core level of identity, it radically shifts the way we serve those in need.

In this compelling presentation, Ester will discuss how intergenerational racism and bias must be addressed at the level of our deepest memories, emotions and concept of identity. She will also talk about how the foundational tools of "Soul Recovery" provides access to unconsciously held perceptions, beliefs and patterns of racism so that they can be discussed, processed and released.

Learning Objectives:

• Guide participants through the concept of the 12 steps to examine awareness of beliefs and unconscious patterns of racial bias
• Prepare participants to implement the principles of Compassionate Accountability through their own self-examination of unconscious bias
• Examine how spirituality and DEI practices are an effective and loving path toward the transformation of systemic racism
• Demonstrate how to provide an environment of healing and safety for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status
• Discover the effectiveness of compassionate dialogue to increase receptivity to racial healing