Program Completion and Staying Quit Session Six 1

Discussion  Who hasn’t used tobacco since Quit Night? 2 weeks? Today?  What helped?  What good things have you noticed?  How have you rewarded yourself? 2

What we will talk about in this session…  How I’m creating my tobacco-free lifestyle  Problem solve and reinforce my intent to stay tobacco free  Share my thoughts and feelings about completing the program and my plan to stay tobacco free  Volunteering to support someone else who has decided to quit or cut down 3

Videos  Barb Tarbox: A life cut short by tobacco 4

Quitting Support Technique #19 Relapse prevention Some potential causes of relapse are:  Negative emotional states;  Interpersonal conflicts;  Social pressure;  Urges/temptations;  Positive situations and feelings;  Testing personal control. 5

Quitting Support Technique #19 Relapse prevention  If you do experience a relapse, you may feel frustrated, angry or discouraged. These feelings are normal.  Try not to lose sight of the end goal: a tobacco-free future.  Get back on track with your plan as soon as possible.  Problem solve ways to avoid whatever triggered the slip in future. 6

Quitting Support Technique #19 Relapse prevention Tips for maintaining a tobacco-free lifestyle:  Remove visible triggers (e.g., tobacco, lighters and ashtrays);  Avoid places or activities where you will want to use tobacco;  Practice QST#6: The Four Ds;  Keep your stress in check;  Review your Quit Plan often;  Ask for continued support from those around you;  Don’t forget to keep rewarding yourself! 7

Feedback on your experiences  What quit strategies helped you the most?  What other things helped?  What would you change about the program? 8

Discussion Looking ahead to your tobacco-free future what challenges will you face, and how will you overcome them? 9

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