Freedom From Smoking® Session Outline Session 1: Thinking About Quitting In this session the group is introduced to each other and it conducts a group assessment. Such assessments as "Are You Ready to Quit Smoking?" and "Preparing to Quit" are completed. Beginning the decision process is hard and the LHS facilitator will work to address the pros and cons of quitting. Topics covered in this session: © Orientation © Three Link-Chain of Addiction © Deciding to Quit © Introduction to Pack Tracking © Identifying Triggers © Using Medication
Session 2: On the Road to Freedom Session Using the supportive group setting found in this program, this session promotes the use of the group of helping each participant quit. Discussion centers on self-management skills and general health benefits of quitting. Other activities include exploring stress management, presenting a relaxation exercise, and assessing nicotine dependence. Topics covered in this session: © Learning Not to Smoke © Stress Management © Reasons to Stop © Nicotine Addiction and Medications to Help Session 3: Wanting to Quit This session focuses on motivation and conditioning, and how people can quit smoking. We again revisit nicotine addiction. We turn to the "Quit Plan" worksheet which will help each member decide on their own quit plan. This session examines and encourages social support by asking participants to choose a buddy who can help them. We also examine high-risk situations which related to our triggers in order to better stay clear of future problems. Topics covered in this session: © Review and Discussion of Nicotine Addiction © Review of Pack Tracks © Making a Quit Plan © Building Social Support: The Buddy System Session 4: Quit Day This session is all about quitting. Up until now each participant has not needed to quit. The facilitator will assist each participant in making a personal and public commitment to quit smoking. Each participant will sign a contract to stay quit for 48 hours and review their quit plan's triggers. Attention will also be given to exploring symptoms of recovery since our body will have various cravings. Topics covered in this session: © Quitting Ceremony © Contract and Rewards © Using the Buddy System © Recovery Symptoms Session 5: Winning Strategies This session occurs two days after the quit session for a reason. This session, along with the participants increased desire to use tobacco, is a time to use the help of the group. Each participant will explore their needs and triggers in real time. We will discuss any recovery symptoms that are experienced. While is sounds strange we will also explore the grief process because many participants are losing their best friend. Topics covered in this session: © The 48 Hour Report © Greif Cycle © Coping Strategies © Reviewing and Refining the Quit Plan
Session 6: The New You The new you! The session emphasizes launching a new lifestyle as a nonsmoker. We will introduce goal setting that reflects weight management issues. We also examine tips for staying smoke free. Much of our group time is spent hearing the story of each group member and how their story is now changed since quitting. Topics covered in this session: © Medication Review © Lifestyle Changes to Stay Quit © Weight Management © Handling Social Situations Session 7: Staying Off This session includes assertive communication and also focuses on physical activity as an important long-term maintenance techniques. This session allows each participant use the group to help them stay quit. Topics covered in this session: © Physical Activity for a Fit Life © Image of a Nonsmoker © Assertive Communication © Plan Celebration Session 8: Celebration This session is all about celebrating! The group will take time to reflect upon their experiences of this workshop. Time is taken to reinforce relapse prevention. Strategies will be discussed to help participants understand their thoughts about being free from tobacco. Many times this celebration time is spent around food, fun and social support networks. Topics covered in this session: © Challenge Thinking to Manage Stress © Planning Your Smoke-Free Lifestyle © Celebration Time |
