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Research updates, milestones and announcements from Gestalt Research Hub.

Current Status (June 2026)

June 2026

Open Meeting on the Research Project

An open meeting dedicated to the study was held within the Gestalt Global community.

The project was also presented during an informal conference organized within the community.

The project was additionally supported through an announcement by Gestalt Therapy Theory Lovers Club, contributing to wider dissemination within the professional Gestalt community.

The participant group grew to 72 members.

May 2026

Thirteen Therapist–Client Dyads Enrolled

The Russian-speaking branch of the study reached 13 participating therapist–client dyads.

Recruitment remains open and data collection continues.

March 2026

Professional Community Supports Dissemination

Information about the study was shared by several professional communities and training organizations.

These dissemination efforts helped increase the visibility of the project among Gestalt therapists.

January 2026

Ethical Approval Obtained

The Russian-speaking branch of the study received ethical approval from the Research Ethics Committee of HSE University.

Data collection officially began.

At the start of recruitment, the project included 2 therapist–client dyads and a participant community of 6 members.

November 2025

Participant Community Established

A dedicated communication group for research participants was created.

The group provides information about study procedures, recruitment and project updates.

October 2025

Russian-Speaking Research Unit Established

Work officially began on the Russian-speaking branch of the international study.

An application was submitted to the HSE University Research Ethics Committee.

September 2025

ARKCO Presented at the International Gestalt Research Conference

The project was presented during the International Gestalt Research Conference in Birmingham.

The conference brought together researchers and clinicians interested in advancing Gestalt therapy research internationally.

January 2025

International Data Collection Began

The international longitudinal study Clinical Outcomes and Relational Aesthetic Knowledge: an International Longitudinal Gestalt Therapy Study (ARKCO) officially entered the data collection phase.

The project brings together researchers, therapists and training institutes from multiple countries.