Smoking Cessation Class
QUITTING SMOKING: A SELF-HELP APPROACH
Program Description:
This workshop is a series of five one-hour sessions designed to inform participants about the methods for preparing to quit smoking, staying quit, and relapse prevention.
SESSION 1 Preparation
Introduction/Overview
Harnessing and increasing your desire to quit
Information on Nicotine Replacement Therapy
SESSION 2 Preparation
Strategies for quitting smoking
Understanding your smoking pattern
Triggers and Coping Strategies
SESSION 3 Preparation
Personalizing your quitting plan
Dealing with cravings
Setting up a reward system
SESSION 4 Quit Day
Importance of lifestyle changes
Coping with withdrawal
Weight Management
SESSION 5 Maintenance and Relapse Prevention
Stress Management
Coping with setbacks
Life after Cigarettes
