Supporting Collaborative Practice Through Relational Orientation

While relational theory may be relatively new to the collaboration between professionals, this study demonstrated that relational orientation is already valued by experienced practitioners. What is missing is a shift in focus to engage with those practices more strategically. The most important job for any interprofessional team is to ensure the potential for dialogue to continue, especially when that is most difficult.

I am a Croatian New Zealander working with the Ministry of Education, national specialist service support team. My background is in educational psychology supporting learners with additional needs. I am most interested in ways relational orientation in practice can support positive school and community culture and engage all educational staff in joint efforts towards social inclusion and cohesion. vasilicbranka6@gmail.com