Introduction Session 1

Do you know about the benefits of becoming tobacco free?

 Basic structure & content of the course  Quitting SupportTechniques  Stages of change model (Where am I)  Support Person session What we will talk about in this session…

Stages of Change Model 11

Why did you choose to make a change in your tobacco use now?

12 This scale is used to measure level of tolerance or addiction to cigarettes. Fagerström tolerance questionnaire

GOALS 1.To become aware of triggers and cues 2.To stop and think before using tobacco 3.To cut out “automatic” tobacco use 4.To monitor progress: use tracker sheet Quitting Support Technique #1 Self-monitoring: When, where & why I use tobacco 13

2.Record each time you use tobacco before you start. Quitting Support Technique #1 Self-monitoring: When, where & why I use tobacco 13 Date/ TimeCraving (1-5)Situation

GOAL To give me a powerful negative experience of cigarettes and smoking Keep the jar away from children and pets Quitting Support Technique #2 The butt jar 14

GOAL To give a visual cue of how much my tobacco use hurts me financially and to provide for future external rewards when I quit or reduce my use Quitting Support Technique #3 The money jar 15

1.Monitor tobacco use – tracker sheet 2.Change brands of tobacco. 3.Buy only one package at a time 4.Start a butt jar - Start a money jar 6.Invite a support person to attend session 3 7.My Quit Plan – list reasons to quit using tobacco. 8.Read the “Participant’s Manual Self Evaluation - Homework