Floatation Therapy Research Group Internships

Looking for something a little different?

Interested in psychology, alternative health, research and non-profit
associations?

Need an internship which can fit to your schedule and which will allow
you to work from home or school?

The Floatation Therapy Research Group (FTRG) seeks interesting,
enthusiastic and responsible individuals to help further the
understanding of floatation therapy and Reduced Environmental
Stimulus Therapy (REST), two therapeutic techniques developed at
the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). In non-clinical uses,
FT and REST promote learning, creativity, visualization, general
relaxation and well-being. In clinical and supervised settings, FT and REST are used to treat depression, addictions, chronic pain, trauma, seasonal disaffective disorder and more.

**Internships are ongoing and are offered both in summer and during
the school year. Internships can start immediately or at a later date.
Interns will work from home or school. Internships are unpaid but offer valuable real-world experience, mentoring and a collegial learning environment.**

We are offering internships in the following areas (some overlap may occur):

Research
- Compile a database of research literature
- Synthesize and highlight key research findings
- Interview lead researchers in the field of floatation therapy and REST
- Investigate new areas of research

Advocacy
- Assist in the application process for non-profit status of the FTRG
- Educate health agencies about FT and REST
- Lobby health insurance companies regarding FT and REST
- Research insurance coverage of alternative health services
- Research federal and state policies re: alternative health services

Organizational Development
- Maintain an existing database of FT practitioners
- Maintain contacts with floatation therapy experts
- Handle media inquiries and marketing
- Assist in website development
- Write and edit web content such as articles and FAQs
- Maintain contacts with floatation therapy experts
- Handle media inquiries and marketing
- Assist in website development
- Write and edit web content such as articles and FAQs

To respond, please send a brief statement of interest (and resume, if
possible) with the subject heading "FTRG Internships" to: info@floatation-therapy.org

Please indicate your preferred internship area (Research, Advocacy,
Administrative or choose more than one) and your availability.