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An issue that has been heatedly discussed is how to best support others in their quit! I'm a teacher and part of our training is behavior modification. That's just a lot of big words to suggest how best to support our students in prizing their learning! I have compared these skills with what we do here to find out if there is anything to offer, Here's what I found:
In order to replace any kind of addiction, the addict must find another, more positive activity! Sounds familiar!
Emotional issues are learned just as behaviors are learned and can be replaced with positive affirmations. The addict eventually substitutes faulty beliefs that support their addictive behavior. Again, Right on! I believe Connie posted some examples of this just recently!
An addict must take 3 steps;
(1) Test addictive beliefs to see if they are valid.
(2) Introduce new beliefs that will help you change old patterns of addiction.
(3) Practice your new behavior
The following b mod strategies are recommended;
(1) Positive Reinforcement
(2) Manage Environmental Influences
(3) Goal Setting
and Yes:
(4) Negative Reinforcement
Now, remember that these are Strategies! Some combinations of these strategies work for some addicts and others work for others! Also, proportions of each are based on individual differences!
Conclusion: I see this site using all of these strategies in their support of our members. Surely, the mix of strategies offered is dependent on the personal experience of the person in the supporting role and that's O.K.! The main thing is we are not overlooking any of these strategies - they're all there for the person needing support! So take what works for you and leave the rest - just be aware, the other fella might need a different combination and that's perfectly natural! So I see no reason to criticise either those in the supporting role or those looking for support! Let's all remember that we all have one goal: Quit Smoking to Save Lives - especially mine!
May we all be more accepting of our neighbor and address each other with respect and brotherly LOVE! Have a Fantastic Smoke FREE Day! There's nothing quite so Wonderful as living ADDICTION FREE!
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