Section: Module 9: Lesson 3: Handling Relapses in Smoking Cessation | Prevention and Treatment of Tobacco Use | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Discuss how to respond to a relapse in a supportive and positive manner.
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Explain how to adjust a treatment plan following a relapse.
- Identify different strategies and techniques for rebuilding motivation and commitment to cessation.
- Discuss how to tailor these strategies to meet the needs and circumstances of different patients.
- Demonstrate empathy and supportive communication in a role-play scenario featuring a patient who has experienced a relapse.
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Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Read the entire article. (4 minutes)
Tobacco Use and Dependence Guideline Panel - 2008
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In this activity you will learn about the experience of patients during their smoking cessation efforts and reflect on these experiences.
Step 1: Read stories from former smokers at the following link: Former Smokers
Step 2: Reflect on what you learned from the readings, and select the case that made the most impact on you.
Step 3: Write a reflection piece (250 - 500 words) discussing:
- The challenges these individuals faced in their efforts to quit smoking
- Your emotional response to their stories
- Your understanding of why smoking cessation is a process
Step 4: Post your treatment program on the course's discussion board for other learners to view. Click “add a new discussion topic” below, complete the fields, and paste a link to your product. If you're open to having your work showcased on our website and social media, include this in your post description.
Step 5: Though not required, you're encouraged to explore the work done by other learners. Engaging with these works can provide inspiration and offer new insights.
OPTIONAL Step 6: Interact (10 minutes)
If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”
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To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.