Step 1 A New Journey

• Welcome and Congratulations!
• Overview of BWH Quit Smoking Program
• Importance of Attendance and Confidentiality
• NRT Policies and Procedures
• Stages of Change by Prochaska and DiClemente
• Decisional Balance
• Importance/Confidence Scale
• Pack Wraps

Step 5 Holding Resistance

• Discussing Personal Progress
• Stress Management
• Perserverance
• Stretching Postures

Step 2 Building your Foundation

• Identify Personal Coping Skills and Cravings
• Identify Personal Barriers
• Reasons to Quit
• Set Quit Date

Step 6 Relapse Prevention

• If You Do Smoke Again
• Personal Reflection on Preventing Relapse
• Coping with the Urge
• Common Rationalizations

Step 3 Choosing Risk

• NRT - Patch Education
• NRT - Gum Education
• Possible NRT Side Effects
• Withdrawal Symptoms
• Physical Preparation and Mental Strength
• Learning to Live with Resistance

 Step 7 Self Care

• Exercise
• Weight Management
• Food Pyramid
• Personal / Healthy Lifestyle Change
• Perseverance
• Evaluations

Step 4 Staying Focused

• Withdrawal Scale
• Moving Forward from Slips
• Breathing Techniques
• Meditation Techniques

Step 8 Maintaining One Day at a Time

• Review the Program
• Personal Areas of Growth
• Continuing Support
• Recommended Reading List
• Certificates