Queer Healing Oasis

BLACK LIVES MATTER!

UPDATE: Time and days have changed. Please feel free to share.

is currently providing a virtual support group about anxiety during the pandemic. Sometimes what helps some get through is listening to the way others are have to share. Join us!

Tensing your muscles in your body in a mindful manner for about 5 seconds can help with attuning with yourself. Sacudete!

Q***r Healing Oasis.

COVID-19 Resources For Undocumented Californians Our families deserve to be healthy, together. The mental strain of separation is especially fervent during crises such as this, so make sure you're checking in with your loved ones during this period of collective isolation.

Q***r Healing Oasis is currently hosting a non-clinical virtual support group for anxiety in response to the pandemic of Covid-19. Precautionary measures like social distancing are impacting small mental health businesses due to unforeseen cancelations. I understand most clients do not have access to their own space when conducting sessions and sharing confidential information, are taking care of loved ones, or are now unemployed without pay. All this is causing panic and increasing overall anxiety. The intention of the support group is to gain some tools and have a space to share. This is not therapy nor is the platform I will be utilizing (Zoom) a confidential platform, but I will strongly encourage folks to be mindful. I am asking people to please email: [email protected] for a pre-screening and obtain link to the virtual session. I will not be charging; however, strongly encourage people to donate.

STARTS TODAY, 3/16/2020

7pm PST
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursdays until further notice.

Ay que recordar que no es lo que te pones, si no como lo luces. Tu eres valuable sea lo que sea!

It's not about what you're wearing, but how you sport. You are valuable regardless.

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INSURANCE ROLL-CALL: I'm exploring insurance panels. What types are out there?

Thank you and for such beautiful event. Abuelita's Remedios: La Cutura Cura was amazing! I am grateful and humbled for the invitation. It was great to share more about and the services available.

Shout out to everyone seeking help and those who will get there! 🤗

Shout out to all of you who wait in traffic, walk, bike, use Access, take long train rides, or rideshare hella long miles to see a good therapist!

For ***deAwarenessMonth we present "You Can Be Broke and Self-Care" photo and interview exhibit from September 21-26 at Nous Tous in Chinatown plaza. RSVP in the link in our bio or at TheStrangeisBeautiful.com to visit during one of our events at the exhibit. Swipe to see all hours of operation. MORE INFO BELOW.

ABOUT:
“You Can Be Broke And Self-Care” is The Strange is Beautiful’s photo and interview project featuring 13 people in LA with mind obstacles (that’s what we call mental illnesses) practicing alternative self-care authentically in their home or space.
From the submissions we received, we chose a wide range in ages, from 14-37, as well as in body types, ethnicities, identities, mind obstacles, and all different self-care practices.

Expect to see polaroids, digital prints, 1-4 quotes of each of the 13 people interviewed, 3-5 journal prompts for each one, and self-care community events featuring , , .teca, and .co.

PURPOSE:
Our intention is to show that self-care doesn’t require spending a lot of money, or wearing expensive clothes. It is a rebellion against capitalism and societal expectations that productivity always has to be making or spending money.
COST:
$5-$30 sliding scale

PLAN YOUR VISIT BELOW:

Saturday, September 21, 2019

4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Self-Care Gift Exchange (MUST RSVP TO ATTEND, 40 participants max)
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Self-Care Open Mic •

Sunday, September 22, 2019

11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Meetup for Local Healers

1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Meet Your Local Healers

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Talking Circle: Share Your Self-Care •

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
No events. Exhibit is open from 6-9pm. •

Thursday, September 26, 2019

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Self-Love Date Night •

Group or school daytime visits can be scheduled by emailing Shannen Roberts at [email protected].

Front flyer artwork by Manuela Guillén. Follow her Instagram: .beam.
@ Nous Tous Gallery & Store

Had to repost due a typo 😶

Immigration psychological evaluations can be detrimental to a VAWA, U-Visa, Asylum and Hardship Waiver immigration case. Contact for a free consultation regarding immigration evaluations.

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Y'all! I partnered with my dearest friend with !! As you may or may not know, the month of September is now recognized as National Su***de Prevention Month. From the purchases you make with Avon for the entire month of September, Q***r Healing Oasis will receive 30% for Beauty & Jewerlry and 10% for Fashion or Home. Your purchases and the money raised will be used to provide low to free cost mental health services for transgender and gender non-binary people of color. Thank you all for your continous support!! Link in bio!!

National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386

I'm honored to be tabling and sharing at Abuelita's Remedios: La Cultura Cura Health Fair among other great resources throughout Los Ángeles. See you all on the 21st of September!


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Abuelita's Remedios: La Cultura Cura Health Fair

Saturday, September 21st, 2019
10 am to 2pm
Belvedere Park - Lakeside
4801 E 3rd Street 90022 -
Goldline Stop: Civic Center

A culturally-based health fair honoring our ancestral knowledge and healing practices. • Workshops
• Marketplace
• Music & Art
• Activities (Native Games)
• Healthy Food Demo
• Mental Health Resources for BIPOC
• Community Meal

PARTICIPANTS
• Chayo MamaZapoteca
• Indigenous Circle of Wellness
• Soraya Medina
• Olivia Perez Biera
• Q***r Healing Oasis
• Zapotepec
and more...

Organized by Northern Southern Winds Cultural Foundation, Lukas Tekolotl, Bernice Vasquez, Amanda Perez, and Meztli Projects

Pictured: Amalia Salas Casales, founder of Casa de Salud “Calpulli Amalinalintzin” in Mexico City
Photos by Carlos Castillo @ LA Civic Center

If trauma had a name, it wouldn't be chosen. We too often carry traumas that do not belong to us. The world, society, people tell us we should worry and care for those we love. Yet, it is important to not carry the traumas other carry. We can support people in their trauma, but we should never carry it. Let go.

Y'all I'll be going live with soon! I'll be sharing some tips on how to take care of our mental health during these raids and this administration. Stay tuned at 7pm PST!

F**k ICE. Knowing your rights can help reduce stress and anxiety related to the ICE Raids. Please keep yourself and others informed. @ Q***r Healing Oasis

Hi all, I currently have a couple vacancies available for individual therapy & immigration evaluations. Feel free to share with you contacts. For more information you can contact me at [email protected].

Hola a todes, actualmente tengo un par de citas disponibles para terapia individual y evaluaciones de inmigración. Para más información pueden enviarme un email a [email protected].

Link to purchase tickets in bio.

SPECIAL OFFER!! PAYMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE.

Q***r Healing Oasis Presents: Improving Mental Health Care for Gender Non-Binary & Transgender People

This workshop is intended for mental health clinicians and social service providers. This 2-hour workshop will provide participants with an overview to understand best practices when working with Gender Non-Binary and Transgender (GNCT) people. Participants will learn about gender-inclusive language, identify strategies for effective mental health care with Gender Non-Conforming and Transgender clients. The intention of this workshop is for mental health social service providers to learn further about health disparities and ways to create a welcoming environment for GNCT folks. Participants will be provided with assessment strategies, collaborative care, and ways to learn more about the "role of the clinician."

Visit bit.ly/queerhealingoasis to purchase tickets.

Contact [email protected] for payment options.

There are new followers and I wanted to take the opportunity to welcome you all to my IG. Thank you all for the support and words of encouragement. Below is my bio, but I wanted to share that I currently have a limited amount of openings for counseling and supervision. Please note that I will ONLY provide clinical supervision to Gender Non-Binary, Gender Q***r, and Transgender mental health clinicians.

For the past ten years, Marcos Zamora-Sánchez, LCSW has worked with diverse individuals who have experienced disturbing or traumatic events as children. Marcos incorporates art, poetry, cooking, and home remedies to understand how trauma and abuse is stored and manifested in our bodies. Marcos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, trained EMDR Therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, community consultant, and facilitator of parenting classes, as well as healing circles. Marcos is a gender non-binary Therapist born in Tepames, Colima, México and brought to the United States at 6 mos. Marcos grew up in South Central Los Angeles and has lived in San Fernando Valley since college, in Pacoima since 2011. Growing up undocumented until the age of 17 provided Marcos with a powerful narrative to first-hand understand the migrant experience in the US, thus, allowing Marcos to be a strong advocate for undocumented and LGBTQI2-S people.

For more information visit: www.queerhealingoasis.com

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Hi y'all! Q***r Healing Oasis now has a Patreon page. The site will be used to provide educational content for social service professionals working w/ LGBTIQI2-S populations. My attempt is to elicit a platform to answer questions and offer a unique individual support. I am looking forward to sharing content with you all soon. Stay tuned!

Q***r Healing Oasis is creating LGBTQI2-S Educational Content | Patreon Become a patron of Q***r Healing Oasis today: Read posts by Q***r Healing Oasis and get access to exclusive content and experiences on the world’s largest membership platform for artists and creators.

Would you ask for clarity or guidance? This is a question that triggered other questions. I'm curious what you ask for? And who do you ask?

I've heard too many times from my clients how they've felt uncomfortable in therapy bc they are 1) misgendered, 2) never asked about pronouns, and/or 3) the therapist does not have a gender neutral restroom.

Things to consider as a therapist:

Do you use your client's preferred name?
Do you ask your client what pronouns they'd like to use?
Are your intake forms gender inclusive?
Are there gender inclusive restrooms in your building?
Are you being mindful of using client's therapy session to educate yourself about gender?

Hope everyone is having a lovely sunny Saturday. It's sunny alright in the San Fernando Valley. Here's a gentle reminder for when new emotions arise.

How many seconds are you willing to give yourself?

¿Cuantos segundos estás dispuestx a darte? @ Q***r Healing Oasis

Thank you all for following Q***r Healing Oasis! The practice is organically growing as well as new session opportunities. Sessions are available in the morning, afternoon and evening hours. Weekends are also an option. Low to free-cost options are now available w/MSW interns. For more information and for booking please contact Marcos Zamora-Sánchez, LCSW.