Black Women's Wellness: An Interview with Dr. Cathia Walters-Knight

"We were socialized to be caretakers; we care take for everyone. So this retreat is a place where Black women can come and just be themselves."-Cathia Walters-KnightEpisode Summary: In this episode, BlackFemaleProject founder, Precious J. Stroud, and inaugural cohort member, Ché Abram, talk with Dr. Cathia Walters-Knight, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of the Black Women’s Wellness Retreat. Their conversation explores navigation of privilege and struggle, finding balance by setting boundaries, and all the exciting details of Dr. Walters-Knight’s Black woman-tailored wellness retreats.This episode is sponsored by Fern A. Stroud, www.BlackVines.net (Become a sponsor: http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate/)GUESTDr. Cathia Walters-Knight, Licensed Clinical PsychologistI am a Black woman who migrated to the US at the age of 16. My bi-cultural experience has provided me with sensitivity to the immigrant experience and a special view on multicultural issues. I have worked with children as young as 3 years of age, adolescents, geriatrics, couples, and families in transition and/or crisis, including victims of crime. I have worked in crisis intervention and currently work with clients to help manage their depression, anxiety, relationships, coping with identity and self-esteem issues as well as coping with trauma and abuse.Along with a solution-focused brief therapy approach, I also utilize a systems approach, when appropriate, along with EMDR when working to unlock and manage trauma. I provide brief individual, couples and group psychotherapy as well as crisis interventions. Visit: www.drwaltersknight.comCO-HOSTSPrecious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject FounderPrecious envisions a world where marketing images and messages uplift the dignity of Black women, and harmful stereotypes are no longer present. She launched PJS Consultants in 2014 to address the communications needs of leaders and organizations who value justice. Her clients enjoy elevated brand recognition and awareness because their stories stand out. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net #workforgood.Che’ Abram, BlackFemaleProject, Inaugural Cohort MemberHer deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change.Follow: @ayadwennimmenRESOURCESDr. Walters-Knight’s website/practice - www.drwaltersknight.comBlack Women’s Wellness Retreats - http://drwaltersknight.com/2018-black-womens-wellness-retreat.htmlDr. Mamphela Ramphele - http://mamphela-ramphele.comSteve Biko - https://www.sahistory.org.za/people/stephen-bantu-biko Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/