Summary: Therapists – What are the first things you notice about clients?

  • Name: Lauren Gray Best Life Online
  • Category: General
  • Email: query-ftfw@helpareporter.net
  • Media Outlet: Best Life Online
  • Deadline: 8:00 AM EST – 11 October

Query: Hi, I’m looking for therapists who can share the first things they tend to notice about their clients? Is it their body language? Their willingness to participate in dialogue? Things about their physical appearance? Please share 4-6 things about a therapy client that you would take note of in a first meeting and why.

Requirements: Please also share your full name, title, license, and a link to your professional site so I can credit your quotes. Thanks!

Summary: Article on Sociopathy

  • Name: Susan Fishman Psych Central
  • Category: Biotech and Healthcare
  • Email: query-ftgl@helpareporter.net
  • Media Outlet: Psych Central
  • Deadline: 3:00 PM EST – 11 October

Query: Hello, I’m working on an article about sociopathy and would like input from a professional experienced in this area. My questions include:

  1. What is sociopathy?
  2. What are the stigmas tied to sociopaths?
  3. Please explain the difference between sociopath and psychopath.
  4. Please provide the signs/traits of sociopaths (Do certain traits present differently for children vs. adults?).
  5. What would you advise someone who may be dealing with a sociopath?

Requirements: We are looking for certified and/or licensed health professionals with experience in the area of sociopathy. We will also need your title and degree (e.g, PhD or MD), where you practice (town and state), license number (we won’t publish but it helps us know you’re active and licensed) and website (professional practice and/or academic site. No directories or stores. LinkedIn as a last resource). Thank you for your help!

Summary: Benefits of Therapy as a Parent

  • Name: Julia Sullivan Care.com
  • Category: General
  • Email: query-ftnc@helpareporter.net
  • Media Outlet: Care.com
  • Deadline: 7:00 PM EST – 11 October

Query: Seeking to interview psychologists/therapists who work with families, as well as parents who’ve benefitted themselves from therapy, on why parents should consider therapy. This story will also give tips on how to get started.

Requirements: Therapists or psychologists specializing in parents/families and parents who’ve gone through therapy.

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