Kayla Huszar
1810 9th Ave N S4R7T9 Regina, SK, Canada

YOUR BODY IS MEANT TO MOVE Everyone who works in a trauma informed practice knows that it is insufficient to work with the mind alone. You must also address what’s going on inside the body. Why? Because our emotions literally live inside our bodies, for months, years, even decades. Without effective intervention trauma (big and little T) manifests itself in physical ways. ... So in my opinion, it makes perfect sense to include the body in the healing process. Now, this series is actually on the alternatives to therapy - so if you are wanting to mitigate some of your physical symptoms I invite you try... deep breathing and visualization exercises dancing running physical activity/exercise yoga, stretching and or simply moving your body in ways that make you feel good BUT while also digging deeper and being curious about how your physical ailments may be linked to emotional wounds/hurts or unresolved issues from your past. Experiment with some options that are available to you (ps. Dancing in your kitchen is always free). Think about what might be a good fit for you and trust your gut! If you’re not feelin’ going to a yoga studio or gym right now, there is no pressure to keep going just because you heard physical exercise is going to boost your mood. There are lots of solo-free ways to move your body. Share with me - what’s your favorite way to move your body?

Day Two of the alternative to therapy series Making art gets you out of your head and into your body. Let me guess, you have what seems like never ending thoughts (and to do lists). And you need somewhere for these thoughts to go. Plus I’d be really great if you could worry less, feel less fear and reduce your anxieties. ... I invite anyone who feels stressed or pressured by every day life to try expressing themselves through art, especially if words are not coming easily and they are short on time and patience. Engaging in art gives you a moment, a single moment to be present so that you can honor your emotions. Self lead art is great for anyone who might be feeling a variety of things, overwhelm, stress, anger, happiness, joy, resentment and unhealthy expectations, just to name a few. SELF LEAD ART THERAPY 1 Get a paper and something to colour with 2 Start with a single black line, moving across the paper, let the colour move you, instead of you moving it 3 Add in another colour, in whatever shape feels right 4 Add in another colour, making more random shapes and keep adding colors and shapes until you feel like you’ve expressed all you came to express 5 Make yourself a colour key (colour = feeling) Surprised by any of your feelings and/or colours? The most important thing when it comes to self lead art is it’s about the process not the product (perfectionism isn’t welcome here) Many of my clients have said that expressing themselves in this way creates a connection. A connection of breath, body and mind by promoting flow and quieting the over-thinking everything. What do you think? Wanna give it a try? Tag me in your art making! See more

JOURNAL YOUR STRESS AWAY Friday I shared a graphic of five alternatives to therapy AND now for the next five days I’m going give you a HOW TO in detail. Expressing yourself with journalling (for the sake of boosting your mood) doesn’t have to take a lot of time. In fact you can do it in as little as 5 minutes. ... When journaling in this way, as an alternative or supplement to therapy, it’s important to write down your stressors and concerns with a curiosity and openness. You may even want to write to a picture, write a letter or dialogue with someone you are having conflict with. Journaling can be done spontaneously or with writing prompts or creative writing exercises to support you in a therapeutic way. However you choose to write, keep in mind your intention to be reflective, introspective, and purposeful with your journal. HOW TO spontaneously write in your journal: 1 Grab a random piece of paper. Don’t sensor and don’t stress that it isn’t sounding like you thought 2 Start with one line, one single line 3 Give yourself permission to be mad, to be overwhelmed. Permission to be all of it. 4 Allow your thoughts and feelings to get outside of your body. 5 Write/create for as long as you need and do this on repeat until your brain noise turns down the volume. If you need a starting point with your journaling swipe to see the next image of journal prompts! Comment with your favorite place to buy journals! I have two Paper Umbrella and Awarehouse (both in Regina) IMAGINE, just imagine how you would feel if you could set your phone down and created twenty minutes for self reflection and honoring what YOU NEED. See more

We all have parts we are afraid to look at Parts that we run from because we are too scared to look at them But we can’t not look And we can’t not say it And if we can’t say it with words... Then we are artists We find another way There is always another way. - Little Fires Everywhere See more

Things I know.... not everyone is ready for therapy not everyone has the financial means for weekly therapy not everything wants talk therapy not everyone has the flexibility in thier work/life schedules for therapy... Here are some things you can do if you aren’t interested in going to therapy right now. Journal Drawing your feelings Moving your body (physical exercise, dancing, walking, nature) Self help books Peer lead support groups (online or in person If you are someone who identifies with any of the barriers above and still want someone to talk your options through with I have openings for Jan 2021 30 min FREE consults. Ps. My services start at $17 and go up from there See more

How heavy does your motherload feel? Yesterday The Motherload mamas spent the morning circling ourselves in love, metaphorically representing ourself as a tree (past, present and future) and most importantly escaping reality and allowing new thoughts to form. This program means so much to me because I found myself again when I started to create as a mother. ... #ExpressiveArt showed me that I didn’t need to HOLD everyone, that I needed to hold myself. I needed to start taking care of myself. Plus when I started to prioritize me and my creative practice my world didn’t fall apart (#saywhat) Creativity shows me again and again that showing up & honoring the mother I really want to be sheds the mom guilt and high expectations (#goodbyemomguilt). Here are some journal questions to reflect on: - who and what is circling you with love - if you were a tree, what kind of tree? - where are you growing? - where do you need support? AND don’t forget to LIKE if your #motherload feels heavy right now

I'd say it's about time for an introduction cause we’ve got some new faces around here lately. HI! I’m Kayla. Firstly, I’m a mom to two boys AND I’ve been there. Right there in the trenches where there is no light, no way out and then all of a sudden someone hands you a flashlight.... BUT I am not defined solely by motherhood, I am many things and so are you! I’m a self care advocate, mindful mom-guilt eradicator, nature-loving coffee addict, intuitive creative prairie girl, recovering perfectionist/workaholic mama to both human & fur and I eat a lot of Oreos (like a lot). Through my extensive therapeutic training as a social worker and expressive arts practitioner I will help you break free. Break free from the over-doing, over-researching, over-perfecting, over-thinking everything so that you can feel like yourself again. You were a human before you became a mother and you are a human now. With the support of expressive art therapy you will start to feel comfortable with the uncomfortable, honour how you really want to mother (because that is truly the best way) and create a life where your needs matter while actually taking the steps to nourishing yourself. I am here to encourage your truth. I invite you to explore your inner true self. Let’s lean in to the discomfort. Change is closer than you think. Want to get on my waitlist of new clients for Jan 2021? Message of email me and we can get started so that you can start off 2021 with a clearer mind and less worry in your heart. I work with women online and in person from pre-pregnancy through pregnancy and into motherhood. No matter where you are in your mothering journey or how it started - I am here for you. Questions? Message me. See more

First date. Best friend sleep over. Night of wedding day. During first pregnancy. After your first baby. ... Out for a walk. During parenthood. Really anytime... So now I’m asking you...,, how aware are you of your traumas (little t and big T traumas) and emotions and how are you may or may not be projecting onto others?

Oh wow! This is so timely. Just today a client going through the eight week Show Up With Love program messaged me saying that week one unearthed that she makes all these rules for herself. This post speaks exactly to this idea that we make up rules for ourselves and sometimes those rules are the things that can be the driver of our anxiety, drinking, eating, scrolling Like who made these rules anyways??!

As a mom of two little boys I know that there is rarely (read; never) a time to be creative or mindful at home. Imagine joining me in the studio (ahem, or online), where you can focus on healing, mindfulness and creativity. FLOURISH has everything you’ve been looking for. This is a therapeutic postpartum support group, that will fill your cup, educate, support, and validate YOU. ... I know.... I really do know that getting yourself and the baby washed, dressed, fed, and out the door is tiring and takes a particular savvy, am I right? And while I am huge fan of the fourth trimester stay-in phase and resting when the baby sleeps and all that, at some point, you’d like to take off your spit-up stained t-shirt, have a shower, and have an adult conversation. It is not selfish for wanting to put yourself first, after all you can't give from an empty cup. Believe me (I’ve been there and so has every other mom who has joined this group) and join this amazing group of moms. I assure you everything is temporary. It won’t feel like this forever and it’s ok if it’s not ok right now. IMAGINE having the many tools needed for your journey through motherhood, plus making some new friends along the way. Step into the BRAVE and join - with your babe (12m or younger), or on your own. The next eight week group starts January 7th at 9:30am. You have two options to register, in person and online. (2/5 in person spots available | 6/6 virtual spots available) INVESTMENT $277 EARLY BIRD $247 (active till Dec 15th) If you want more info you can head over to the website or message me and we can see if this group is a good fit for you. https://www.kaylahuszar.com/postpartum-8-week-support-group #yqr #yqrtherapy #momgroup See more