Mastering Smoking Cessation: Tools and Strategies with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
One of the keys here is to remember that you can add stop gaps, like if your friend smokes, let's not go hang out with that friend during break time because that's too triggering.
Quitting smoking is no easy feat, but what if you had a toolkit of effective strategies at your disposal? In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes shares invaluable insights for counselors, coaches, and companions aiming to help their clients kick the habit for good. Dr. Snipes dives into a variety of clinical interventions designed to enhance motivation and manage stress, key factors in successful smoking cessation.
She emphasizes the importance of social support and creating a smoke-free environment to manage triggers and environmental factors that often derail quit attempts. Additionally, Dr. Snipes discusses the role of medication-assisted therapies and the significance of maintaining circadian rhythms in supporting long-term abstinence. You'll also learn about identifying tobacco users in medical settings and combining practical counseling techniques with medical interventions for a holistic approach to quitting smoking.
Whether you're a professional looking to expand your skills or someone supporting a loved one through their quit journey, this episode offers practical tools and strategies to make the process more manageable. Tune in and take the first step towards mastering smoking cessation.