Queer Spirit (QS) provides care + education + Connection to people seeking support.
QS is a queer lead grassroots nonprofit charitable organization co-directed by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) & Nick Venegoni (he>they).
As Space Holders and Care Practitioners we offer opportunities for individuals, groups and organizations to explore care practices and learn tools to support themselves and others.
Since 2018 QS has been providing accessible support globally via our Care Circles + QS podcast + Care Education.
Care Circles – public
We design inclusive monthly Care Circles with our magically infused music compositions.
We come together in community to explore practices of tending to our care through movement, breathwork, meditation, sound and expressive reflection.
Care Circles – private
We would love to facilitate a customized Care Circle for your group, organization or community. These can be offered in-person, virtually or hybrid.
We are providing private circles for Rainbow Labs, Finn’s Place and UCLA students.
Care Education
We offer supervision, mentorship and guidance to students, interns and volunteers seeking education and experience in space holding + care tending.
We are providing mentorship to UCLA Behavioral Health Support Specialist interns.
Care Chats + QS podcast
On our QS podcast we host “Care Chats” – short, mindful conversations where we share what is on our hearts and what is in our āmugs of careā – how are we taking care of ourselves AND each other.
Public Speaking
QS is available for a variety of public speaking engagements such as podcast guesting, radio segments and group facilitation.
QS collaborations
Radio: The Gaily Show & The Downright Upright Show on AM950, Minnesota; Talk-It-Out Radio on KPFA 94.1, California.
Podcast: Healing the Spirit, Radicle Curiousity, Woo Knew, Mum, Queer Money, Rebel Therapist + more!
TanyaMarck – them/them
TanyaMarck is an educator, artist, care practitioner, Behavioral Support Specialist and mentor who identifies as a queer, non-binary, native indigenous being of color. They provide inclusive support and care for individuals and groups. Their healing arts practice (Vamonos) and home are based out of Tongva territory (Long Beach, CA).
~ Learn more about TanyaMarck and their private practice at Vamonos Wellness
Nick – he>they
Nick is a holistic psychotherapist, counselor and guide based on Ohlone territory (aka. SF Bay Area, CA).
As a gay and queer person itās important for Nick to support others who have also suffered at the hands of hatred, injustice, fear or misunderstanding; to be a guide and an advocate for those who feel alone, different or weird on their healing journey.
~ Learn more about Nick and his private practice at Holistic Therapy SF.
Media interviews with TanyaMarck + Nick:
Gratitude
We want to acknowledge and express gratitude
to our teachers & lineages, guides, tools and practices.
Honoring our Ancestral Lineages:
Shoshone + Latinx + Huastec
Germanic + Celtic + Mediterranean
Thank you for the medicine and magic you continue to share with the world.