You can successfully launch a Support Team in a number of ways:
- Watch all of the orientation videos on this page, or;
- Lead or attend your own Support Team Orientation with our written materials (see the Handout for Team Members below);
- Refer to these resources:
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
- Handout for Team Members (PDF format)
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).