Apply to the NORM Research Internship.

A cohort-based, mentored internship for masters and doctoral students in marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology, social work, and pastoral counseling. Hands-on exposure to NRSI, paired-profile analysis, and clinical-research translation.

What you get

Direct mentorship from Joe Follette Jr., M.Div., LMFT, and rotating research faculty. Access to the full NRSI codebase, de-identified datasets, and protocol library. Assignment to a live research question — from instrument validation to intervention mapping — that produces a publishable artifact by cohort end. Bi-weekly cohort meetings, async collaboration, and optional clinical shadow hours for graduate program credit.

Cohort Model

Small cohorts (6–10 interns) with staggered start dates. Peer review, shared code library, shared writing group.

Real Research, Real Artifacts

Every intern leaves the cohort with a poster, paper draft, or instrument contribution they can submit or publish.

NORM Framework Training

Structured coursework on polyvagal theory, relational rhythm, the 14-index NRSI architecture, and paired-profile statistics.

Clinical Shadow Option

Observe live NRSI intake sessions (with consent) for students enrolled in clinical programs. Counts toward practicum hours at participating schools.

Submit a CV and a 1-page statement of research interest. Rolling admissions.

Joseph Follette Jr., LMFT headshot

Joseph Follette Jr., LMFT

Founder, NeuroSpire Labs & Lifestyle Therapy & Coaching

A licensed marriage and family therapist with nearly three decades of practice, Joseph is the creator of the NORM model — Recognize, Rewire, Reinforce — a framework that turns emotional insight into lasting behavioral change. Through NeuroSpire Labs, he is building technology that makes relational rewiring accessible beyond the therapy room.

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