Dark Clan Fight Lab + Ola Wellness are excited to present Engage: Building and Supporting LGBTQ+ Inclusive Spaces with community leader and LGBTQ+ advocate Marissa Rivera, LPC! This is an event for those who have questions related to the LGBTQ+ identities, how to cultivate acceptance and inclusion, and how to destigmatize and decolonize education related to these topics. Marissa will guide attendees through a 50 minute yoga session focused on reconnecting with one’s body and awareness followed by a 50 minute learning circle on creating inclusive LGBTQ+ conversations and spaces. This is meant to be a safe and radically open space for curiosity and connection. With these goals in mind, space will be limited to 30 attendees.

Marissa Rivera is a licensed psychotherapist, consultant, and educator in Austin, Texas. She is the owner of Ola Wellness, a private psychotherapy practice proudly serving Austin's LGBTQ+ communities of Color. Marissa’s clinical practice specializes in helping folks navigate anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, and trauma. As a Queer Indigenous Tejana, Marissa is also passionate about creating space for intergenerational healing and empowering folks throughout the process of acknowledging and dismantling institutional, structural, interpersonal, and internalized racism. She serves on the Board of Directors for SIMS Foundation, is a founding member of the Austin Latinx Chicanx Behavioral Health Network, and is a member of the National Latinx Psychological Association, with a special interest in Orgullo Latinx.

Tickets for this event are donation based (see instructions below). All proceeds will be directed to Vivent Health/The Q Austin. The Q Austin is Vivent Health's community group that mobilizes gay, bi, queer, trans, non-binary individuals and MSM to build a safe & affirming community.

Doors at 6:30pm, Event starts at 7:00pm

Age restriction: 21+

How to attend this event:

1) Register through Eventbrite

2) Make your donation to Vivent Health prior to the event and show proof of donation at the door: https://viventhealth.org/get-involved/donate/donate-online/

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Cash donations will also be accepted upon arrival