Source Requests Newsletter #116

3 calls for psychologists for Parade relationship stories!

Hi all, and happy Friday!

Reminders

• Per usual, please check out the intro here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget about my resources for PR professionals :)

• EOD for me means 11:59pm, but the earlier the better!

• Please let me know if you’re interested in helping with the stories below and share your credentials/experience in that email. If I have a spot open for you, I’ll let you know. That’s when I ask you to answer the questions!

Story: “Why Psychologists Are Begging People to Stop ‘Dry Texting’”

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologists who specialize in relationships/dating

• Deadline to answer questions: Sept. 5, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio page

  • What is ‘dry texting’?

  • Please share a few reasons why you encourage people to stop dry texting, with a few sentences explaining/describing for each reason.

  • Please share a few tactics on how to avoid being a dry texter, with a couple sentences for each.

  • Please share situations in which it’s okay to dry text and explain why.

  • What are the general “dos” and “don’ts” of texting?

Story: Healthy expectations to have in your relationship

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologist who specializes in relationships/dating

• Deadline to answer questions: Sept. 9, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio page

  • What’s the difference between standards and expectations in relationships?

  • Why can expectations cause problems?

  • Please share 3-4 reasonable/healthy expectations in a relationship and explain/describe each with a couple of sentences.

  • Please share 2-3 unrealistic expectations in a relationship and explain/describe each with a couple of sentences.

  • How do you suggest people manage and communicate their expectations in a relationship?

Story: Signs of a healthy relationship

• Publication: Parade.com

• Sources needed: Psychologists who specializes in relationships/dating

• Deadline to answer questions: Sept. 16, EOD

• Questions:

  • Name, credentials, link to bio page

  • How does a healthy relationship start?

  • What are questions to ask to assess relationship health?

  • Please share 4 signs/characteristics of a healthy relationship and add a couple of sentences describing/explaining each.

  • Please share 3-4 signs of unhealthy relationships.

  • Please share 3 actions/steps people can take to build healthier relationships with a couple of sentences describing/explaining each one.

  • At what point do you encourage people to seek relationship help?

Thank you & have a great weekend!

Ashley