Anyone ready to confront a habit must face not just habit patterns ( thoughts, emotions, behaviors ), but any habit’s underlying influencers and stressors. While there’s no single approach proven to work for every individual, there is a landscape of skillful practices to give people the best chances at quitting. During the past decade I’ve become more comfortable mapping that territory of choices. Some clients may find that their relationship to smoking changes when they begin to raise awareness of select behaviors— interior monologues, self-tracking, self-regulation, accountability / responsibility, and peer feedback. Others may feel supported by confronting deeper layers of discomfort— family of origin, relationships, identity, beliefs. In my clinical opinion, therapeutic modalities that support behavioral-change awareness include Gestalt, CBT, poly-vagal theory ( self-regulation ), and narrative therapies. This is not a promise of a quick fix to end smoking for everyone. But, for anyone who feels ready enough for change, the “Stages of Change” can begin to shift and move. If you’d like a free consultation to explore options around smoking cessation, please contact me through the link below ( treatment of habits offered as part of holistic individual therapy ). Best wishes on your continuing health.
Chris Doorley, AMFT#117475 – 9 years experience providing support to individuals and groups confronting awareness, choice, and habits
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