1. Introduction Session 1

2. Do you know
about
the benefits
of becoming
tobacco free?

3. 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?

4. Stages of Change Model 11

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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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