The Gift of Self-compassion: Moving from hurt to healing
A full-day workshop with Bernadine Merker and Angela Engel
Saturday, October 18th 9am-4pm, 6091 S Quebec St., Centennial CO
Come spend a day with Bernadine and Angela to let go of patterns that dim our lives and integrate light, and life-giving habits. Self-compassion is a practice of acceptance, kindness, and mindfulness. As men and women, we are inherently valuable, connected by our humanity to one another. We are all subject to mistakes, pain, and disappointments. When we learn the practice of self-compassion, we gain the tools to approach ourselves and others with kindness instead of judgement. This new orientation has been highly successful in helping people improve their lives and cultivate inner peace.
This Self-compassion workshop is based on leading practices of change uniting both Eastern and Western philosophies, reflecting Angela’s and Bernadine’s combined sixty years of experience.
- Grow your self-compassion mindset
- Know and learn your triggers
- Free yourself from cycles of shame
- Master the tools for self-soothing, repair and restoration
- Re-write your story
- Access the path to liberation through forgiveness
Bernadine Merker LCSW has over 30 years’ experience in the mental health field and holds a master’s degree in both Education and Social Work. She takes a personalized approach when exploring how to bring about self-acceptance, growth, and change. Based on her clients’ needs and experiences, she employs a variety of tools including research, visual imagery, music, poetry, and art.
She has helped hundreds of people to heal, transform, and cultivate contentment in their careers and personal relationships.
Angela Engel, M.A. is an author, educator, and master facilitator with over 30 years of experience in curriculum design and education. She specializes in integrating holistic approaches that emphasize emotional well-being and inclusive learning environments.
As the founder of An Invitation, Angela leads transformative programs—including monthly support groups, individual coaching, meditation classes, and facilitated journeys—that empower individuals to transcend limiting beliefs, access inner wisdom, and embrace profound lessons in love and healing.
Angela is also the author of Seeds of Tomorrow: Solutions for Improving Our Children’s Education, and Graffiti in Eden. Her facilitation expertise spans intimate groups to large-scale gatherings, where she fosters inclusive spaces that amplify every voice and cultivate community connection.
Space is limited. Register online or call 720-884-7374!
$150 for early registration, $199 after September 30th
Spend a day that will enhance the rest of your life!
Note: If you wish to pay via cash or check, please call 303-770-0940.