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The relational matrix model of supervision: context, framing and inter-connection

Chidiac, M-A., Denham-Vaughan, S. and Osborne, O., British Gestalt Journal, (2017) 26, (2), 21–30. This paper proposes a new matrix model applicable to a wide range of supervisory relationships and settings; therapeutic and organisational.
Moving towards more supportive fields: COPs, CANs and RCOPs

Denham-Vaughan, S. and Clark, M., British Gestalt Journal, (2016) 25, (2), 20–32. This paper defines three varieties of community/team organising and the relationship of each to Gestalt practice.
SOS: A relational orientation towards social inclusion

Denham-Vaughan, S. and Chidiac, M-A. Mental Health and Social Inclusion, (2013) 17, (2), 100–107. This paper describes the contextual formulation of the term "Relational" used by the co-founders of Relational Change.
The Relational State

How recognising the importance of human relationships could revolutionise the role of the state (IPPR, Nov 2012). This collection of papers explores how ideas underpinning the relational state could help to reframe public sector service and government goals and provide a guide to policy and action. Also available on the IPPR...
The Relational Movement

By Fairfield, M., The Relational Movement, British Gestalt Journal, (2013), Vol. 22, No. 1, 22–35.
The Process of Presence

By Chidiac, M.A. and Denham-Vaughan, S. – published in the British Gestalt Journal, 2007.
Dancing dialogue

Gestalt therapy and the 5Rhythms. An obituary for Gabrielle Roth, by Kallner, H. – published in the British Gestalt Journal, 2013.
The Rise of the Enabling State

A review of policy and evidence across the UK and Ireland, by Jennifer Wallace, – published by the Carnegie Trust UK, 2013.
Will and Grace

An Integrative Dialectic Central to Gestalt Psychotherapy, by Denham-Vaughan, S. – published in the British Gestalt Journal, 2005.
Relational Gestalt approach to building a COVID-19 community of practice in a hospital setting

By Prof. Justin T. Denholm et. al. – published in the British Medical Journal: Denholm J.T., Johnson D., Denholm G.C., Deligiannis E., BMJ Leader 2022;0:1–3. doi:10.1136/leader-2021-000587. The paper summarises the use of ROG to create an effective Community of Practice (CoP) during the COVID-19 pandemic in an Australian Healthcare setting.
Being Present as a Trader

Application of Relational Gestalt Practice in a Financial Market Context by Steve Goldstein – published in New Gestalt Voices Edition 2, January 2018, p42-46 explores the concept of Presence applied to individuals working in roles within organisations, characterised by high levels of uncertainty.
A Relational Perspective on Public Sector Management

By Mike Clark, 2013. This is a brief paper that outlines the importance and potential contribution of a relational approach to leading and managing in the public sector.