Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of illness and premature death in the United States.

Quitting smoking is a BIG DEAL! We can help your employees stop smoking.

Habits are hard to break, especially when it comes to the highly addicting qualities of nicotine. Assisting employees to becoming smoke-free is a process involving different stages of change.

1. Getting them to consider quitting

2. Signing them up for group classes when they make the decision to quit

3. Rewarding them for staying smoke fee-a non-smoker.

Because smoking is linked to the number one cause of death in the United States, heart disease, as well as many other serious health conditions, you can help others (and your health bottom line) by starting your smoking cessation program today.

The initial session is is a one-time pre-contemplators or contemplators group. This session provides general information about nicotine dependence and quitting methods. Participants also explore the pros and cons of quitting without committing to a group...  or even to quitting.

It's a good way to get people thinking more about their own reasons to quit, and helps them along in the process.

People who are ready to quit can register at that time, or could meet with the facilitator to discuss an individualized quit-plan (which would include some group support).

The group consisting of 4-6 weekly group sessions is approximately one hour long. (Suggested group size not to exceed 12). The program includes educational materials.

The Group is focused on quitting strategies (including medication management), coping with withdrawal symptoms, techniques for relaxation and stress management, and relapse prevention, and it provides ongoing social support.

Sample of Topics Covered:

• Provide basic health information. Provide basic information about smoking and successful quitting.

• Recognize danger situations. Identify events, internal states, or activities that increase the risk of smoking or relapse.

• Develop coping skills. Identify and practice coping or problem-solving skills. Typically, these skills are intended to cope with danger situations.