Introduction Session 1

Do you know about the benefits of becoming tobacco free?

What we will talk about in this session… Basic structure & content of the course Quitting SupportTechniques Stages of change model (Where am I) Support Person Lets talk about the program… Program schedule Content of the program Why is it designed this way?

Stages of Change Model 11

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

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

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

Quitting Support Technique #1 Self-monitoring: When, where & why I use tobacco Date/Time Craving 1 - 5 Situation Mood 13

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

Quitting Support Technique #3 The money jar 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 15

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