Who Will Benefit from Using This Program?
Taking
Control is prepared for English -speaking
adults of at least an eighth grade education.
One may complete the whole program by just listening
to the CD's or watching the videos if he/she chooses.
The booklets, however, are provided to enhance
the learning process and should not stand alone.
A
small group of 2-5 may gather around one kit to
work together for two weeks
if each member acquires an additional set of the
booklets.
Individuals
who are not able to attend cessation classes regularly
will find this
method convenient. Obtaining occasional support
from scheduled support
classes would enhance adherence to the program.
Those
who have quit more than once may welcome a method
that continues
to offer reinforcement in an organized manner
like Taking Control.
The
travelling smoker will conveniently benefit
by this informative and entertaining
program.
How
Can an Audio/Video and Booklet Program Bring
Effective and Long-term Cessation to Me?
Taking
Control seeks to assist you further by providing
in auidio or video format and written form guidance
in choosing a non-tobacco-using partner for
support and helping you both nurture this significant
relationship.
Methods
used in this program enhance one's feelings
of self worth and instill confidence.
Other
tobacco users in your circle of friends or co-workers
may be ready to quit at this time also. Invite
them to get involved with you in this transition
to good health. Taking Control has room
for one, two, or several participants!
In
addition, household members are invited to participate
in order to wisely support the quitting process;
special advice to youth and young adults and
support and encouragement to caregivers are
given--a unique component to a self-help program.
The
features of Taking Control support tobacco
users who desire, and are ready, to quit and
start living.
The
suggested changes in lifestyle and behavior
that are given support the decision of individuals
who determine to quit "cold turkey" as well
as those who need other means of aid such as
nicotine patch, gum, or spray, and medications
such as buproprion.
Illustrated
daily messages are suitable for individual use
or facilitated small groups.
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