Smoking Cessation Support Group
Group Type: Support Group
Goals of the Group:
- To provide a supportive environment for individuals looking to quit smoking.
- To educate about the physical and psychological components of nicotine addiction.
- To equip members with cognitive and behavioral strategies to manage cravings and withdrawal.
- To support long-term abstinence and relapse prevention.
Who Is The Group For?
- Individuals who are motivated to quit smoking.
- Those who may have tried to quit previously without success.
- Individuals interested in exploring the psychological factors behind smoking addiction.
- Individuals seeking a structured, supportive environment with accountability and professional guidance.
- Individuals open to sharing their experiences and learning from others.
Discussion Topics:
- Understanding smoking addiction and motivation.
- Cognitive and behavioral strategies for breaking the habit.
- Managing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
- Relapse prevention and maintaining progress.
- Building long-term success and sustaining a smoke-free life.
What Will We Talk About?
- Session 1: Introduction & Understanding Smoking Addiction
- Session 2: Motivation & Readiness to Quit
- Session 3: Cognitive and Behavioral Strategies
- Session 4: Dealing with Cravings and Withdrawal Symptoms
- Session 5: Addressing Relapse and Maintaining Progress
- Session 6: Sustaining a Smoke-Free Life & Group Closure
Glimpse of the Sessions:
Each session will involve group discussions, sharing of experiences, learning new strategies, and setting personal goals with homework assignments for practice. The sessions are organized into four clusters, each focusing on a different aspect of the quitting process.
Please note that the session topics, order and other details may be subject to change based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.
