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.

08/13/2026

As summer comes to an end, many parents notice a shift in their mood, too.

Some are ready for the structure that has been lost during the summer. Some are ready not to be short-ordered cooks or camp counselors having to constantly entertain their children. Some parents are ready for a better balance of working and being a parent.

Some parents are lamenting the lack of time together. The hours that will now be given to academics or dinners that are taken over by evening sporting practices. Some are not looking forward to being the homework police and following up on websites for assignments and grades.

The transition from summer to fall does bring on more responsibilities.
More structure.
More pressure.

If you've been feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, or emotional lately, you're not alone.

Sometimes seasonal transitions affect us more than we realize.

Take some time to reflect and appreciate what the summer brought and what we want to bring into the Fall like slowing down, being more present, and keeping perspective. Take some time to acknowledge what the Fall will bring like excitement for new opportunities, growth, progress, and unknown.

08/10/2026

Trauma responses don't always look dramatic.

Sometimes it looks like behaviors that are misunderstood by others. They are learned behaviors to protect and create safety.

When we understand trauma responses, we become more compassionate with ourselves and those around us.

08/07/2026

What helps you feel grounded when life feels overwhelming?

Maybe it's:
• Going for a walk
• Breathing
• Calling someone you trust
• Prayer or meditation
• Journaling
• Exercise
• Time in nature

For me, putting my feet in the grass and letting the sun shine on my face to warm my body, helps me calm down, reset my nervous system, and feel grounded. Let's share ideas and help one another.

08/04/2026

Grief doesn't move in a straight line. Grief is like waves flowing up and down, some more powerful than others, some barely moving.
It doesn't follow a schedule.
It doesn't know time.
And it doesn't disappear because others think it should.

Some days you may feel okay. The waves are calm.

Other days, something small can bring the loss crashing over you making it hard to stand up.

Both experiences are normal and can coexist.

There is no correct timeline for healing.

Only your timeline. Be gentle with yourself and tend to what you need. For when there is a big loss, there is a big void.

08/02/2026

Healthy friendships are one of the strongest protective factors for mental health.

The right friends won't expect perfection.

They'll offer support, honesty, accountability, and acceptance.

Today is a good day to check in with someone you care about.
Send the text.
Make the call.
Strengthen the connection.

07/30/2026

As July comes to a close, take a moment to ask yourself:

What is something I handled differently this month than I would have a year ago?

Growth isn't always loud.
Sometimes growth looks like:
Pausing before reacting.
Setting a boundary.
Asking for help.
Giving yourself grace.
Small changes matter.
And they deserve to be recognized.

07/26/2026

Parenting shapes generations.
Some of us are benefiting from the care and lessons passed down by those who came before us.
Others are working to break cycles and parent differently than they were parented.
Often, it's a little of both.
There is no such thing as a perfect parent.
Parenting is about showing up, learning, repairing, and continuing to love through every stage of growth.
To the parents doing the work—your impact reaches farther than you know. Keep up the hard work!

07/24/2026

Between stimulus and response there is space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.” –Viktor Frankl

Reacting is often automatic.
Responding is intentional.
One is driven by emotion.
The other is guided by awareness.
The goal isn't to eliminate emotion.
The goal is to create enough space between the feeling and the action to choose your response.
That space can change relationships.

07/21/2026

Many people avoid difficult conversations because they want peace.
But avoiding conflict doesn't create peace.
It often creates resentment, confusion, distance, and unmet needs.
Healthy communication isn't comfortable all the time.
It's honest.
The conversation you're avoiding today may be the very thing your relationship needs most.
Try this formula:

“When I see or hear _____, I think _____, and I feel _____. “

07/20/2026

Do you find yourself apologizing for things that don't require an apology?
"Sorry for bothering you."
"Sorry for asking."
"Sorry for taking up space."

For many people, excessive apologizing isn't about politeness.
It's about safety.
It can develop in environments where needs were criticized, emotions were minimized, or conflict felt threatening.

You don't have to apologize for existing.
You are allowed to have needs.
You are allowed to ask for help.
You are allowed to take up space.
You are just as important as the next person.

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Memphis, TN
38117

Telephone

+19012498073

Website

http://katherineblackney.com/

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