Peer Support and Smoking Cessation By:Gina Calhoun

November 2019

Why talk about smoking cessation and peer support specialists? According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide.1 "Approximately 1 in 4 (or 25%) of adults in the U.S. have some form of mental health or substance use disorder, and these adults consume almost 40% of all cigarettes smoked."2 This webinar will highlight the importance of peer support and a plan for individuals taking a journey toward smoking cessation. It will also offer tips for supporters at different stages of a person’s journey toward self-liberation from cigarettes.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the practice of curiosity and openness when encountering diverse perspectives about smoking.
Explore areas of change based on self-direction.
Examine Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®) for smoking cessation as a plan and a common language to connect