Christine Wehrmeier

As Christmas approaches, please think twice before buying crystals or gemstones... Read or listen to the full article here:
https://christinewehrmeier.substack.com/p/your-healing-shouldnt-cost-the-earth

We need to support men too. If you have a son, or men in your life that you care about, and you worry about their mental health or issues such as "toxic masculinity", then I strongly recommend following the work of Dr. Alok Kanojia aka. Healthy Gamer. There is a whole generation of young men who are not being seen/heard and don't feel they can share their emotions. We all - as individuals - need to be able to listen better. And perhaps as a first stop, we need to understand a bit more of their perspective and how we've come to this crisis. One of the best interviews I've seen on Diary of a CEO is about just that.

Dr K: "There Is A Crisis Going On With Men!", “We’ve Produced Millions Of Lonely, Addicted Males!” Dr Alok Kanojia (HealthyGamerGG) is a psychiatrist and co-founder of the mental health coaching company 'Healthy Gamer', which aims to help with modern stres...

- The point of writing is not just to share information. It's to express and process your own thoughts and feelings.

- The point of creativity is not necessarily to sell a product. It's the process of making itself.

- The point of dance or music is not getting to the end of the song. It's the joy of the experience.

- The point of winning a marathon is not just the medal. It's the struggle and training it took to get there.

- The point of working is not just to make an income. It's to have a sense of purpose.

- The point of having a home is not really it's value. It's to have shelter.

- The point of having children is not to have more mouths to feed. It's to experience the gift of love and each precious moment.

- The point of education is not to hoard knowledge. It's to learn, to think, be curious and creative.

- The point of life is not to die. It's to experience life itself.

AI might offer shortcuts that will get you to an end result quicker, but ask yourself what you're optimising for. Because if you're not careful, it will also rob you of the journey, the process and everything that makes it worth being human.

I wrote a long essay about quarter- and mid-life change. You can read it here: https://christinewehrmeier.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-quartermid-life-crisis?r=fb4sw

I've moved to substack and you are welcome to join me there:

Christine Wehrmeier | Substack I'm a Wellbeing Educator & MindBody Coach (ICF) | BA Psych, MSc Psychology of Mental Health & Wellbeing (in progress), PgDip Creative Arts Therapy | Mindfulness Teacher in training 🌿

Hey friends,

I wanted to let you know that I have stepped back from Instagram and Facebook. You will find me on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/ and Substack https://substack.com/ where I'm now focusing my energy.

I want to practice what I preach. I talk about the importance of being intentional with our time and energy and setting healthy boundaries. But posting here is another way of scattering and spreading myself too thin. I haven't enjoyed FB for several years, it seems like not many people are that engaged anyway, and it's silly to show up here just to be everywhere.

YouTube/Substack feels like the right fit for the kind of content I love creating. If you find value in what I share, I'd love to see you there.

I am keeping this page, but I will not be checking messages or comments so if you want to get in touch, please visit my website.

Thanks for being part of this journey.
Christine 🌸 👋

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Góðan daginn friends, I’m back in Iceland and with that, I’m also learning Icelandic.

It’s hard. When the teacher says a really long sentence in Icelandic I sometimes have a mini-panic and freeze for a moment.

It’s humbling to not be able to express yourself fully - and also to not be understood by the people you are trying to connect with. I've lived in 7 countries and my experiences of being a foreigner have made me appreciate how expressing ourselves authentically and being understood/seen is so important for our confidence and wellbeing.

But it’s not necessarily all about words.

Most people I work with have challenges that are not really about outer circumstances or words. The outer circumstances might be where we start, but oftentimes, when we get to the root of it, the real issue that is causing frustration is that they don’t really understand the language of their own emotions and how to express them.

Clients will share how they feel things they don’t want to feel: everything from procrastination, overwhelm, lack of motivation, resistance, anxiety, frustration, anger, weak boundaries, the inner critic and more.

Here’s the thing we should all know: There is no such thing as a bad emotion.

We live in a culture where emotions are often not welcomed. How often we are told: “don’t be sad”, “cheer up, it can’t be that bad”, “men don’t cry”, “women don’t get angry”, “keep calm & carry on”, “you’re too much” etc.

It’s no wonder we don’t feel comfortable with our own emotions. Ignoring them doesn't make them go away, they often just show up as the destructive behaviours we wish we didn't do.

Emotions are intelligent, natural and we can become fluent in them.

As I learn Icelandic, the easier my life gets, doing the simplest tasks like going to the bank, making a phone call or reading signs is no longer daunting. I feel increasingly confident and excited to be able to express myself in this new way.

In a similar way, once we understand our emotions, life is a whole lot easier. It’s easier to make good decisions, to communicate with others more effectively, to connect more intimately with the people we care about, to set healthy boundaries and to experience joy.

My Icelandic teacher is really supportive and patient, so I’m learning to be curious and courageous rather than frozen and timid. I’m really good at teaching myself from books, but it's more powerful to have a fellow human who guides me to embody the skills in all dimensions (speaking, listening, writing, reading).

So, if you ever need a supportive and patient guide to help you overcome your challenges, I am here to help.

I’m not just a life coach, I also specialise in a mind-body approach.

My superpower is helping people understand their emotions and themselves better so they can turn frustration into insights and authentic expression.

Bless, bless (Icelandic for "bye")

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𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 – 𝟭:𝟭 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀)

Are you experiencing stress and anxiety and find talking about it doesn't help? Would you like to explore a creative way to support your emotional wellbeing?

I'm a Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) student who is currently offering limited spaces for free online sessions via Zoom as part of my clinical placement. These 1:1 sessions are personalised and designed to help you reconnect with your body and emotions in a safe, supportive space.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱:
• 10 x 1-hour sessions held weekly over 10 weeks
• Online via Zoom
• We meet at the same time each week for consistency (Wed - Fri UTC)
• Completely free (pro bono) as part of my Dance Movement Therapy training
• All sessions will take place in English

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆?
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is defined by DTAA as "the relational and therapeutic use of dance and movement to further the physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and cultural functioning of a person."

My clients tell me that it helps them get out of their heads and to reconnect with their bodies and emotions more freely.

There’s no choreography or performance — just a welcoming space to explore how movement can help you feel more grounded, expressive, and connected to yourself.

𝗡𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆:
• Please read my website for more comprehensive details about what to expect.
• If it feels right to you, complete the enquiry form on the link provided on the website.
• We’ll book a friendly Zoom consultation to get to know each other
• If it feels like a good fit to work together, you’ll sign a simple client-therapist agreement and we’ll begin

Learn more and register your interest here:
https://christinewehrmeier.com/dance-movement-therapy/

𝗔 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗲:
I hold a BA in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapy and am currently studying for my MSc in Psychology of Health & Wellbeing. I’m also a certified life/wellbeing coach (ICF) and trauma-trained somatic practitioner.

I spent the last 3 years living and studying in New Zealand, where I have been training in Dance Movement Therapy with DTTA. I worked as a Lead Therapist for DTNZ, a charity providing Arts Therapy and Dance Movement Therapy for adults with neurodiversity and/or physical/cognitive disabilities. I also facilitated a dance therapy group for women with anxiety, as well as Arts for Wellbeing groups at Christchurch City Libraries.

I am currently based in Iceland.
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If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you.

Warmly,
Christine