Katie Willard Virant, MSW, JD, LCSW

February column for Psychology Today - I like to write about couples each February, because Valentine's Day is about more than cards and flowers (although those are fun too!) #chronicillness #psychologytoday #couples

Finding it hard to make and sustain positive changes in your life? Read on for tips to help you keep those New Year's Resolutions. #psychologytoday #newyearsresolutions #habitformation

Last Psychology Today post of 2020. If you live with chronic illness, you know all about the need for increased rest. Learn how to make rest an accepted and embraced part of your life. #psychologytoday #chronicillness

Envy of good health is an understandable emotion in those who live with chronic illness. Learn what it might represent and how to work with it. #psychologytoday #chronicillness #envy

Tired of the constant doctor appointments and procedures that accompany chronic illness? You're not alone. Read on to learn why you're stressed and what you can do about it. #psychologytoday #chronicillness #StressManagement

New Psychology Today post about learning to live with chronic illness #psychologytoday #chronicillness

A letter from the chronically ill during these scary days of coronavirus: Welcome to our world. #chronicillness #psychologytoday #coronavirus

New Psychology Today blog, focusing on the often under-recognized needs of romantic partners of those living with chronic illness. #psychologytoday #chronicillness #relationships

New Psychology Today blog post: Travel is for everyone, including people who live with chronic illness. #chronicillness #psychologytoday

New Psychology Today blog post about living with chronic illness in adolescence. #chronicillness #adolescentmentalhealth #psychologytoday

New Psychology Today blog post #chronicillness #racism #psychologytoday

People who live with chronic illness must not be marginalized as the country re-opens in the wake of COVID-19. #psychologytoday #chronicillness #covid19

Living in a pandemic affects our mental health. Can we welcome painful emotions in an attempt to experience and appreciate our whole selves? #psychologytoday #mentalhealth #bromberg #COVID19

I enjoyed being a guest on Spoonie Village's podcast, discussing coronavirus and chronic illness. Hosts are British, and it was lovely to chat across an ocean about our commonalities.