Freshstart
Freshstart: Welcome! Congratulations! What is the Freshstart program? Session One Objective Nicotine Dependence and Addiction Physiological Reasons for Smoking Ambivalence About Stopping vs. Smoking What do I want? Quitting Reminders
Three Key Questions 1.What benefits do you hope to achieve from quitting? 2.What triggers your desire to smoke? 3.What motivated you to come today? 4.On average, how many cigarettes have you smoked up to this session? Freshstart: Introductions!
Confidence to Quit Fears of Quitting Tobacco Approaches to Quitting Cold Turkey Gradual (tapering vs. postponing) The Quitline Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Physiological Effects of Smoking Freshstart : Understanding Why You Smoke
Making This Attempt Your Last Set a Quit Date! Review Session One Freshstart: Understanding Why You Smoke
Freshstart: Mastering the First Few Days Questions from Session One Share personal experiences Session Two Objective
Freshstart: Mastering the First Few Days Withdrawal Symptoms Fighting Withdrawal Symptoms Being Assertive Thinking Positively Making This Time Unique
Freshstart: Mastering the First Few Days Keep Individual Quit Date Review Session Two – start using relaxation exercises Four Practical Tips Complete Assertiveness Chart at home
Freshstart: Mastering Obstacles Questions from Session Two Share personal experiences Session Three Objective
Freshstart: Mastering Obstacles Physical Improvements Following Cessation Weight Gain Alcohol and Cigarettes Interpersonal Support
Freshstart: Mastering Obstacles Review Session Three – continue using relaxation exercises Four Practical Tips
Freshstart: Staying Quit and Enjoying It Questions from Session Three Share personal experiences Session Four Objective
Freshstart: Staying Quit and Enjoying It Ripple Benefits of Smoking How to Avoid Returning to Smoking Long-term Benefits What If You Still Haven’t Quit or You Have a Relapse?
Freshstart: Staying Quit and Enjoying It Exchanging phone numbers Review all sessions of the Freshstart program, including Additional Tips to Help You Remain Smoke- Free Contact American Cancer Society ACS-2345
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