Detailed Starter Guide

You can successfully launch a Support Team in a number of ways:

1. Watch all of the orientation videos on this page, or;
2. Lead or attend your own Support Team Orientation with our written materials (see the Handout for Team Members below);
3. Refer to these resources:
   1. 10 Best Practices;
   2. The Support Team Development Guidebook (PDF)
   3. Becoming a Coach;
   4. All Support Team Orientation Videos;
   5. Training Event PowerPoint Presentations

Or, if you prefer to have assistance (coaching) by The UAB Support Team Network in the Birmingham area, please contact us at SupportTeams@uabmc.edu or 205-934-1234.

Support Team Orientation Handout

For Video Instruction, Start Here: Each video is approximately 7-10 minutes. Once you begin a video, click in the lower right corner of that video to watch full screen.  If you have any problems with the videos, or just want to make a suggestion, comment, or compliment, scroll to the bottom of the page and use the reply section.

Support Team Orientation Video #1 – Getting started by identifying initial needs (9 minutes).

 

Support Team Orientation Video #2 – Offering emotional support (c. 7 minutes).

 

Support Team Orientation Video #3 – Offering spiritual support to someone whose faith is different than your own (c. 9 minutes).

 

Support Team Orientation Video #4 – Setting boundaries for yourself and other team members (c. 7 minutes).