Counselor’s Videos on How to Stop Smoking Published in “Psychology In Tamil Youtube Channel by Dr. Jithendra”
Episode 1
The Smoking Industry
Episode 2
Understanding the Reasons Behind Smoking
Episode 3
Effects of Smoking
Episode 4
Contents of Cigarette
Episode 5
5 Steps to Stop Smoking
Episode 6
Step 1 to Stop Smoking
Episode 7
Step 2 to Quit Smoking
Episode 8
Step 3 to Quit Smoking
Episode 9
Final Step to Quit Smoking (Steps 4 & 5)
Episode 10
Writer Sujatha guide to Quit Smoking Ep (10/10)
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Generally people try to quit on their own by either tapering or cold turkey method (abrupt quitting) or home remedies however they bring in lots of relapses and loss of self efficacy in terms of quitting smoking/alcohol/gaming/gadgets.
Since it is addictive, quitting leads to symptoms of cravings, anxiety, irritability, depression, and weight gain. Professional support methods attempt to address withdrawal symptoms to help the client break free of addiction.
It depends on various factors. However it can be said that 3-5 sessions may be required to quit completely without any relapses.
Click “Book a Slot Pay Button” given above. Choose the exclusive 1 hour slot that is convenient to you. Give the details. You will receive an email having all the details of the appointment. After each session, you can fix appointment for the next one. However make sure that at least once a week, you meet the counselor for effective therapy.
- In the 1st session, counselor will examine your dependence types whether it is physical, psychological or social and will also asses your personality so that he can suggest the right techniques to quit. He will ask you to try few of them and come for next session. Assessing your personality is done because what works for one person will not work for the other person.
- In the 2nd session, with the right techniques found you would have reduced the number of cigarettes/alcohol intake/number of hours on gadgets. If not, re-evaluation of the techniques will be done. Whatever works will have to be done for further reduction of cigarettes.
- In the 3rd session, the intake of substance/usage of gadgets would have significantly been reduced. If it is zero, lapse/relapse prevention strategies will be discussed.
- 4th and 5th sessions are for follow-ups and ensure the maintenance of the new behaviour and no triggers can make you smoke again.
- Choose the service you want whether in person counseling or online counseling
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