Katherine Wilson Blackney PhD

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

Today is World Mental Health Day.Let this be your reminder that your emotional wellness matters—not just today, but ever...
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.

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...
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?

It’s okay not to be okay. But always remember you have options. Mental health struggles aren’t signs of weakness—they’re...
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.

When a child lashes out, it isn’t always about you—it’s about their struggle to regulate big feelings. Your calm respons...
10/06/2025

When a child lashes out, it isn’t always about you—it’s about their struggle to regulate big feelings. Your calm response teaches them that love is stronger than anger.

We might need to shake off our "Date Night List" of things to try and pick one of these below. At-Home Date Night Ideas1...
09/29/2025

We might need to shake off our "Date Night List" of things to try and pick one of these below.

At-Home Date Night Ideas

1. DIY Wine & Paint Night – Grab some canvases, paints, and a bottle of wine. Follow a YouTube tutorial or just freestyle together.

2. Themed Dinner Night – Pick a cuisine (Italian, Thai, Moroccan), cook together, and decorate the space to match.

3. Stargazing in the Backyard – Lay out blankets, make hot cocoa, and use a stargazing app to find constellations. *Put on bug-spray for those living in Memphis!

4. Board Game Marathon – Choose cooperative or competitive games—maybe raise the stakes with small prizes or silly dares.

5. Movie Roulette – Each of you writes down 3 movies, toss them in a hat, and pick at random.

And more!

Let me know what you pick. Share other ideas. It takes a village :-)

Watching your child get bullied can bring up a lot. Fear. Anger. Grief. Maybe even old memories of your own. 💔This carou...
09/26/2025

Watching your child get bullied can bring up a lot. Fear. Anger. Grief. Maybe even old memories of your own. 💔

This carousel breaks down how to support your child and yourself through it—with calm, confidence, and compassion.

You’re not alone, and neither are they.

Productivity culture will tell you that your worth, your identity comes from what you produce. But your worth is not mea...
09/23/2025

Productivity culture will tell you that your worth, your identity comes from what you produce. But your worth is not measured by output.

You are allowed to have a "potato day" where you rest your body, relax your brain, and get grounded and present. You are allowed to slow down...do nothing. So look at your calendar and schedule your "potato day" this month.

Parenting right now is a lot. Global stress. Constant change. Uncertainty. But our kids don’t need perfect parents—they ...
09/20/2025

Parenting right now is a lot. Global stress. Constant change. Uncertainty. But our kids don’t need perfect parents—they need emotionally available ones.

Here is a quick list of actionable steps you can take today:
- Limit doomscrolling
- Make space for daily check-ins
- Create simple routines
- Ask questions that go beyond “How was your day?”
- Share what you’re doing to manage your emotions

What advice would you give others? Let's discuss in the comments.

Indulge me for a second and let's talk about your body...somatic healing. Your vagus nerve is like the body’s reset butt...
09/17/2025

Indulge me for a second and let's talk about your body...somatic healing.

Your vagus nerve is like the body’s reset button—helping you relax, lower stress, and improve overall well-being. Try these simple exercises daily to keep it strong:

✨ Deep belly breathing – Slow, deep breaths signal safety to your nervous system.
✨ Cold exposure – A splash of cold water on your face can stimulate the vagus nerve.
✨ Humming or singing – The vibration activates the nerve and boosts relaxation.
✨ Gentle neck stretches – Release tension and support nerve health.

Small steps = big changes. Your mind and body will thank you. 💙

If your child’s tantrum hits a nerve, you’re not “overreacting”—you’re likely being triggered.Our past pain can echo thr...
09/14/2025

If your child’s tantrum hits a nerve, you’re not “overreacting”—you’re likely being triggered.

Our past pain can echo through our parenting.
Instead of shame, try curiosity. What’s this moment reminding you of? What’s it stirring up?

This is where healing begins.

Today, is World Su***de Prevention Day. Sigh. This is a hard day. You are forever changed when faced with su***de in you...
09/10/2025

Today, is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Sigh. This is a hard day. You are forever changed when faced with su***de in your life--whether from a family member, friend, or your personal struggles. Please please know you are seen, loved, wanted, important. You are never alone. Your story matters. You life is precious and meaningful.

Check-in on the people you love. It is better with you here, because without you, there is a hole that never gets filled back in. You matter.

If you’re struggling, reach out.
📞 988 – Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

***dePrevention

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