Katherine Wilson Blackney PhD

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Katherine Wilson Blackney PhD

Memphis-based psychologist and clinical s*x therapist specializing in individual and couples counseling and s*x therapy.

11/04/2025

It’s easy to confuse exhaustion with laziness. But the truth is, when your body and mind are asking for rest, ignoring them isn’t noble—it’s harmful. This season, give yourself permission to slow down.

Swipe through for signs you’re burned out (not lazy) and reminders you might need to hear today.

10/31/2025

It’s Halloween—a day for masks and costumes and pretending. But in real life? Pretending to be “fine” when you’re struggling isn’t sustainable. That kind of emotional masking takes a toll, even if you’ve gotten really good at it.

You’re allowed to let your guard down.
You’re allowed to be real.
You’re allowed to not be okay—and still be loved.

We all need people and places where we can be fully known. It is worth the risk to find. Cherish it when you do. And try being that safe space for someone else, too.

10/30/2025

As the month winds down, ask yourself: What am I proud of this month? What do I want to release before stepping into November? Reflection is one of the kindest gifts you can give yourself.

10/27/2025

Bullying looks different today than it did even a few years ago. With cell phones and social media, harmful words can spread quickly and feel inescapable. But kids don’t have to face it alone.

✨ Tips for parents and caregivers:

1. Talk openly about online life. Ask what apps they’re using and who they interact with.

2. Encourage digital breaks. A pause from the screen can be protective and grounding.

3. Model empathy. Show them what healthy disagreement and kindness look like.

4.Create safety plans. Teach them how to block, report, or walk away—online and offline.

The more we normalize these conversations, the stronger our kids become. Together, we can raise a generation that chooses kindness over cruelty.

10/24/2025

Choosing grace over perfection means letting go of the pressure to have it all together and embracing the beauty (and mess) of growth, learning, stretching your growth edges, and expanding yourself. Perfection is not the goal—peace, joy, and grace for yourself are.

10/21/2025

Fall can be beautiful—and hard. The changing light, colder mornings, and longer nights don’t just affect the world around us. They affect us too.

If you’re feeling more tired, more emotional, or more easily overwhelmed lately, there’s a reason. Your nervous system is responding to seasonal change. This isn’t laziness or weakness—it’s biology.

Let yourself slow down. Let yourself rest. And let yourself be exactly where you are.

10/18/2025

Sometimes we get rusty in our relationships. We forget how to connect outside of tag teaming the chores, carpooling, homework, trash duty, etc.

Our relationships deserve check-ins and bids for connection. We talk for connection. We grow through curious invitational conversations. Here are some great reframed questions for connection. Give them a try today. See what happens.

10/15/2025

Today we honor the precious little lives gone too soon. And the families who carry their memory. Though their time on earth was brief, their souls are eternal and their presence forever felt.

If you have experienced loss, your grief is real, your love remains, and your story matters. To every parent walking this road of grief—you are not alone. God sees your tears, carries your sorrow and holds your little one close in His embrace.

Their story matters. Your story matters. You are not alone.

10/13/2025

Lessons from the trees… 🍂

Fall reminds us that release is a part of growth. Just like the trees let go of their leaves, we, too, can let go of what no longer nourishes us—old stories, outdated roles, impossible expectations.

This season invites a quieter rhythm. A chance to slow down, check in, and ask:
What have I been holding onto out of habit, fear, or pressure?
What could I release to make space for rest, reflection, or renewal?

You don’t have to overhaul your life. Sometimes, shedding looks like saying "No" more often. Or allowing yourself to not have it all together. Or giving yourself permission to simply be.

Let this be the season you choose softness over striving.

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Let this be your reminder that your emotional wellness matters—not just today, but every day. You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to ask for help. You’re allowed to take up space and tend to your own needs.

Whether today feels heavy or hopeful, be gentle with yourself. Healing isn’t linear, and you don’t have to earn care or kindness. Let’s normalize compassion—for others, yes, but also for ourselves.

10/08/2025

It’s easy to get caught up in the search for meaning—to feel like there’s a secret purpose we haven’t quite unlocked yet. But maybe it’s not as complicated as we think. Maybe your gift is something you already carry. A way you love. A way you listen. A way you create, nurture, lead, or simply show up.

And maybe the real work is learning how to offer that gift—freely, bravely, and without shame.

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be present.
You don’t have to know it all. You just have to be willing to share what’s real.

What’s your gift? And where might you offer it today?

10/06/2025

It’s okay not to be okay. But always remember you have options.

Mental health struggles aren’t signs of weakness—they’re part of being human. Compassion, treatment, and honest conversation save lives. Let’s create a world where no one has to suffer in silence.

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Memphis, TN
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+19012498073

Website

http://katherineblackney.com/

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