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With Mayo Clinic behavioral counselor Jennifer A. Kern, M.S., C.T.T.S.
November 19, 2008
Tobacco use and mental health
By Jennifer A. Kern, M.S., C.T.T.S.
Be aware of depression, mood disorders when you quit smoking. Continue reading 1 comment posted
October 25, 2008
With nicotine addiction, just one puff puts you on the slippery slope
By Jennifer A. Kern, M.S., C.T.T.S.
Knowing how nicotine affects your brain will help you understand how nicotine addiction works. Continue reading 17 comments posted
September 25, 2008
Tips for supporting someone who's quitting tobacco
By Jennifer A. Kern, M.S., C.T.T.S.
Be patient, positive and understanding when offering support to someone who's quitting tobacco use. Continue reading 9 comments posted
September 9, 2008
Mood changes reflect 'growing pains' of changing your life
By Jennifer A. Kern, M.S., C.T.T.S.
Be aware of mood changes and the need to identify strategies to overcome them along the path to permanently quitting smoking. Continue reading 7 comments posted
August 16, 2008
Moving through ambivalence is a key step in quitting
By Jennifer A. Kern, M.S., C.T.T.S.
Working through ambivalence is a key step in the stop-smoking process. Continue reading 30 comments posted
August 1, 2008
Strategies to help prevent weight gain
By Jennifer A. Kern, M.S., C.T.T.S.
Worried about gaining weight when you quit smoking? There are strategies to employ. Continue reading 6 comments posted
July 16, 2008
Fear of quitting is a powerful force
By Jennifer A. Kern, M.S., C.T.T.S.
Fear factor plays a key role for those trying to quit tobacco use. Continue reading 22 comments posted
July 3, 2008
To prevent a relapse, remember the 4 D's
By Jennifer A. Kern, M.S., C.T.T.S.
If you're getting a craving to smoke again after quitting, halt everything and get in touch with your feelings. Continue reading 24 comments posted
June 25, 2008
The pain and pleasure cycle of quitting smoking
By Jennifer A. Kern, M.S., C.T.T.S.
Find new ways to bring joy to your life and avoid the long-term pain of smoking. Continue reading 5 comments posted
June 18, 2008
Ready to quit? Make sure to prepare
By Jennifer A. Kern, M.S., C.T.T.S.
If you're ready to quit tobacco, don't overlook the importance of preparation. Continue reading 10 comments posted
June 7, 2008
Welcome to our new tobacco blog
By Jennifer A. Kern, M.S., C.T.T.S.
Tobacco products are addictive. Quitting smoking isn't easy. Join the conversation on our new blog. Continue reading 148 comments posted
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Nov 21, 2008