1. Partnership to Assist with Cessation of Tobacco
NEW ME –
SMOKE FREE!
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Partnership to Assist with Cessation of Tobacco

2. Outline Session #1 Program format and goals Group introductions
Group expectations and behaviour
Overview of program topics
Questions
Registration forms
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3. General Program Format
Slide presentations
Exercise break
Questions and discussion
Guest speakers
6-8 weeks, 1.25 hours each week
This is an outline of the general format for the sessions – guest speakers may or may not be involved for some sessions, depending on the time available and the interests of the group.
Number of sessions and length of each can be adjusted accordingly.
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4. Program Goals Information for positive, balanced lifestyle
Increase skills and confidence to make healthy choices
Exercise, relaxation, nutrition, positive thinking
Environment – personal and community
Reduce or quit tobacco use
Share information, develop support system
This slide is a summary of the goals noted in the opening session outline. This slide is meant as a quick recap.
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5. Group Expectations Write group ideas on flipchart or on slide
use flipchart or add points to the slide during discussion - post or show each week for review – perhaps ask a group member to read out loud at the beginning of each session
Weekly review may seem repetitive but attendance can vary so review is helpful.
ask for ideas from participants
- be sure the following are covered – suggest to group as a question: what about…?
- Be on time
- Participate in discussion as feels comfortable – can choose to just listen
- Only one person speaks at a time – do not interrupt or monopolize the discussion, let others have a turn to share
- Listen quietly and with respect – do not make fun of other people, opinions, or concerns
- Encourage and support each other
- No arguing, fighting, physical touching
- Be calm, breathe deeply. Take a break if you need one – let the group leader know you are leaving
- Group discussion is confidential – do not discuss with anyone outside the group – do not gossip about group members or anything that was shared in the group
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6. Group Introductions Share your name and why you joined the group
What do you hope to learn?
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7. More ideas for learning….
Solicit more ideas about what attendees want to learn – enter directly onto slide for future reference
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8. Wiggle Break!! Each session has a stretch break –
helps with attention span
lead a few easy/gentle standing and/or sitting exercises – make it fun, ok to be silly, have a few laughs
encourage participants to do these at home when watching tv, etc
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9. Who should attend? ANYONE! Ready to reduce or quit tobacco use
Not sure if want to reduce or quit
Do not want to reduce or quit
Do not use tobacco but want to learn about process
ANYONE!
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10. Program topics Why we smoke Why nicotine is addicting
How tobacco impacts mental health patients
Why smoking is harmful
Fear of reducing or quitting
Example - weight gain, fear of failure
Benefits of quitting ……
Highlight the various topics that will be covered over the 6-8 weeks.
If a presenter is available, one week might be dedicated to TAR
Consider inviting a guest speaker for a short (30 minutes?) presentation on some of the topics – ie, nutrition, stress management/relaxation, exercise.
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11. …Program topics Withdrawal symptoms and triggers
Strategies to manage
Preparing to reduce or quit
Motivation - stress management
Medications
Non-prescription and prescription
Nutrition
Tips to increase success
On-going support
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12. Questions?
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13. Forms Program registration Consent form Tobacco/health history
Fagerstrom/Why
Registration and consent forms enable:
- de-identified research
- billing by the presenter’s pharmacy to a fund which is administered by the drug plan
- the program is NOT “free” – there is a cost, but the participants do not pay that cost
- the money is a pharmacy fund, not government funds
- advise doctors/dentists re quit attempt, encourage their support
- some medication doses may need to be adjusted, pharmacist will discuss with prescriber for those who quit or significantly reduce use – pharmacist may check provincial drug records (PIP)
Forms take a fair amount of time, most participants will need assistance to complete.
Helpful to have a second person available for this part of the process.
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14. Partnership to Assist with Cessation of Tobacco
NEW ME –
SMOKE FREE!
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Partnership to Assist with Cessation of Tobacco
Remind re time/place/topic for next session
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