Stopping Smoking therapists in Nanaimo, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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Stopping Smoking
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Counsellor/Therapist, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component will assist, and create a plan to help individuals stop smoking behaviors. The provider will help in identifying risk factors contributing to the problem and provide a brief plan of strategies that should eliminate the urge to smoke.
22 Years Experience
Online in Nanaimo, British Columbia
Stopping Smoking
Aaron Chin
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MA, RCC
When working with stopping smoking, I like to start with some mindfulness around the issue to gain a deeper understanding of the experience, from here there are many options, and I rely of the client's wisdom to guide me.
2 Years Experience
Online in Nanaimo, British Columbia
Stopping Smoking
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Once people discover a behaviour that becomes a habit, such as smoking, stopping can sometimes seem impossible. When people engage in addictive behaviours, they feel as if they are unable to control their actions. They may also feel distressed or anxious if they were to abstain from the behaviour. Due to the perceived inability to control actions, people often feel disempowered and hopeless, which significantly impacts happiness and wellbeing. In therapy, rather than solely focusing on the detrimental effects of smoking, we focus on the purpose and function of the behaviour. People frequently engage in addictive behaviours due to experiencing beneficial effects. If the behaviour would fail to be reinforcing, they would have no reason to continue with the addiction. Once people acknowledge the purpose of the addictive behaviour, they often view their situation through a compassionate, rather than judgmental lens. Gaining insight and self-compassion are essential ingredients for change and growth.
Another fundamental aspect of therapy is gaining insight into the cause of an addiction. People with addictions often engage in dysfunctional behaviours in order to compensate for something that is lacking in their lives.
The addiction may also be linked to past events, such as trauma or abuse. As a result, we explore the underlying cause of the addiction in order to assist with targeting core issues. With the incorporation of multiple treatment models, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness approaches clients learn to sit with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that accompany the addiction.
Over time they learn that having urges does not mean they have to act on them. Instead, they learn how to replace the urges with adaptive coping styles. As they gain control over their addiction, they often feel a sense of empowerment and strength, which instils hope for a new and improved future.
13 Years Experience
Online in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Online Only)
Stopping Smoking
Samantha Cervino
Life Coach, Life Coach | Yoga Teacher | Personal Development Mentor | Published Author | Reiki Master, EFT Meridian Tapping Pract.
EFT Meridian Tapping is great for eliminating habits that don't serve us. I have helped clients reduce and eliminate smoking habits from their life and adopt positive habits instead.
7 Years Experience
Online in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Online Only)
Stopping Smoking
Jue Wang
Counsellor/Therapist, MCP, RCC, CCC
Tobacco is one of the most addictive and deadly substances among all the other kinds. Stop smoking is difficult when you have to do it by yourself. With adequate support, you can stop smoking and have a healthier lifestyle.
3 Years Experience
Online in Nanaimo, British Columbia