Questions
What is 'Your Learning Preference' and why is it in the programme?
What are the challenges associated with quitting smoking?
What therapies are integrated in the programme?
Does the programme provide a practical, step-by-step transition?
Is Quittingpoint designed to meet my individual needs?
Just how convenient is the programme?
Answers
How does the most common NZ Government subsidised interventions compare with Quittingpoint's success rate at one year?
Quittingpoint's 2009 Pilot Trial involved long-term smokers from a cross-section of society who had tried various methods to quit in the past without success. Quittingpoint's success rate was 40% at one year. Conventional NZ Government subsidised quit smoking interventions have a success rate of less than 25% at one year.
What is 'Your Learning Preference' and why is it in the programme?
We are all unique in the way we learn new informtion. This NLP learning and communication model is designed to help you understand the best way you learn in everyday life and in educational settings. This is especially relevant if your Learning Style is predominantly kinaesthetic. Quittingpoint's comprehensive Guide Book provides you with specific suggestions and strategies that will work for you. Use the free Your Learning Preference Calculator to find out what your Learning Preference is.
What are the challenges associated with quitting smoking?
Addressing all the challenges associated with quitting smoking will reduce the possibility of substitution and/or future relapse.
Smoking during regular daily activities in the same places and at the same times. For example, associating smoking with:
- drinking tea, coffee or alcohol
- taking a break from work
- finishing a meal
If you do not smoke in these situations, it may feel difficult and/or strange.
Strong assumptions, beliefs and attitudes toward smoking that make the thought of quitting seem scary and miserable.
Nicotine is addictive, so part of the challenge is that you feel you need a cigarette in order to feel okay. You feel anxious or irritable without it because you are going through withdrawal until you get your next fix of nicotine.
What therapies are integrated in the programme?
These therapies address all the challenges associated with quitting smoking and will therefore reduce/eliminate the possibility of substitution and/or future relapse.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
NLP explores the relationships between how we think (neuro), how we communicate (linguistic) and our patterns of behaviour and emotion (programmes).
NLP is an incredibly powerful therapy that enables people to unblock the structures of human communication and human excellence. By doing so, individuals can think, communicate and manage themselves and others more effectively.
NLP will help you to quit smoking by:
- removing unwanted behaviours and habits that surround smoking
- helping you see a new perspective
- helping you monitor your internal dialogue
- creating a positive, empowering experience during the transition
- helping you focus and gain clarity on your goal by making clear and effective short-term and long-term goals
“Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) has untapped potential for treating individual problems… It has metamorphosed into an all-purpose self-improvement program and technology.” Time Magazine
“Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) may be the most powerful vehicle for change in existence.” Modern Psychology Magazine
Hypnotherapy is an artificially induced state of relaxation in which the mind is more than usually receptive to suggestion. Since relaxation is a normal, natural state, you will likely have a feeling of familiarity.
Hypnotherapy will help you quit smoking by…
- delivering beneficial suggestions at a subconscious level to help change negative beliefs and emotional responses to smoking
- promoting deep relaxation during the transition to become nicotine free, relieving any anxiety and/or irritability associated with nicotine withdrawal
- focusing on your breathing to increase the oxygen supply to your brain and muscles, helping minimise many withdrawal symptoms
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is based on the theory that our thoughts, not external motivations (like people, situations or events) cause feelings and behaviours.
CBT will help you quit smoking by…
- helping you understand that the predominant associations made with smoking stem from pleasurable experiences connected with positive rewards, like having a break at work or socialising. The lack of negative associations makes it more challenging to quit even though you may be aware of the physical harm and constant withdrawal smoking causes. Introducing a negative connection to the smoking experience will, over time, reprogramme your mind into associating smoking with non-pleasurable feelings. Disconnecting the link of smoking with positive rewards and acknowledging the realities of smoking will assist you to take back control.
Acupuncture is a natural healing therapy derived from ancient Chinese Medicine. Fine, sterile needles are inserted at chosen points on the ear and along the channels of energy. The aim is to stimulate the body’s own healing response and restore its natural balance.
Acupuncture will help you quit smoking by…
- alleviating withdrawal symptoms including nicotine cravings
- assisting your body to remove toxins that have accumulated from cigarette smoke
- strengthening your lungs thereby promoting the breakdown and removal of phlegm and tar from your body
- strengthening your immune system and helping prevent lung infections
“…Diseases, symptoms or conditions for which the therapeutic effect of acupuncture has been shown:… Tobacco dependence…” World Health Organisation
Does the programme provide a practical, step-by-step transition? (not a quick-fix where you may relapse a month or even a year in the future)
We live in a society where we want things done and achieved yesterday and so we tend to be very impatient when it comes to quitting smoking. We can get instant coffee, fast food, crash diets, fast energy boosting drinks, instant finance, internet information at our fingertips and, of course, the immediate hit of nicotine. The transition to become nicotine free takes time and, like many truly gratifying achievements in life, it is a transition that is totally worthwhile (worth-a-while). Quittingpoint provides you with practical, simple step-by-step information and instructions that makes the process easy.
The Quittingpoint® programme has been broken down into two easy stages and takes a recommended three weeks (although it can be completed in two weeks if you choose). Your simple step-by-step Guide Book and accompanying CD will help you gain an insight into why you smoke and provide you with the necessary tools and techniques to overcome your specific obstacle(s).
Is Quittingpoint designed to meet my individual needs?
You are provided with simple, powerful tools and techniques to change the way you think, feel and act towards smoking. These tools and techniques provide you with skills for life so that you can succeed in your life goals. One of the first things you find out is the best way you learn new information. This is really useful information that you can use in everyday life. Find out Your Learning Preference now. Your Guide Book will provide you with specific suggestions and strategies that work for you.
Is Quittingpoint drug free?
Quittingpoint® is completely natural and does not promote drugs.
The drugs available for quitting smoking often only address the physical addiction and have numerous and sometimes dangerous side effects and/or are addictive. To ease you through nicotine withdrawal, we highly recommend three acupuncture sessions during Stage 2. Quittingpoint provides you with a list of acupuncturists who meet the professional standards within the acupuncture profession. Acupuncture has no side effects and is safe.
Just how convenient is the programme?
PACK - Stage 1: Quit smoking in the comfort of your own home. You decide when to start the programme and at what pace. There is a recommended time frame, but ultimately the decision is yours. Stage 2: Three acupuncture sessions are highly recommended. Quittingpoint provides you with a list of affiliated acupuncturists who meet the professional standards within the acupuncture profession. Acupuncture has no side effects and is safe.