Field Guide for MDT Facilitators
Developed by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi
Developed by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi, with input from the field, the Field Guide for MDT Facilitators was initially developed for full-time Team Facilitators at Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) to help define the purpose of the Team Facilitator role, providing essential skills, tools and mindsets needed as you onboard to your role. This guide also serves as a vehicle for supervisory or peer conversations about the importance of team facilitation. This Field Guide is not a substitute for foundational training and is intended to support you in addition to providing formal training about your role.
While the primary audience for this guide is full-time CAC Team Facilitators, we recognize that not all communities may have the capacity to hire and on-board someone at this level. This guide is relevant and useful for those in a CAC setting that are responsible for facilitating a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) in any capacity and/or interested in learning more about the utility and value of team facilitation.
The guide includes an introduction and thirteen sections covering the following topics:
- Section 1: Introduction
- Section 2: History & Background
- Section 3: Role of the Team Facilitator
- Section 4: Ethical Considerations for Team Facilitators
- Section 5: Self-Assessment & Action Plan
- Section 6: What is a Team?
- Section 7: What Makes a Team Strong?
- Section 8: Building Authentic Relationships
- Section 9: Cultivating an Environment for Healing & Justice
- Section 10: Team Gatherings & Structures
- Section 11: Fostering Shared Decision-Making
- Section 12: Resilient Teams Addressing the Impact of the Work
- Section 13; Summary & Close
- Section 14: Appendix
The Field Guide covers a wide range of important information regarding roles and responsibilities within the MDT. It is intended to serve both as a primary training resource, particularly for those new to the role, and as an ongoing reference for Team Facilitators at all levels of tenure.
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