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Webinar: Using Motivational Interviewing & Goal Setting to Support a Tobacco- and Nicotine-Free Lifestyle

Presenters: Bonnie Alper, MCHES & Edward J. Perka, Jr., CASAC, NCNTT of MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Description: This 1-hour webinar equips participants with practical skills in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and goal setting to effectively support individuals pursuing a tobacco- and nicotine-free lifestyle. Participants will explore why MI is a powerful, person-centered approach for guiding people through the stages of change with empathy and purpose. The session builds confidence in using essential OARS communication skills -open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summarization-to help individuals explore their motivations for healthy change. This webinar also introduces strategies for helping individuals set realistic, attainable goals that promote incremental progress and long-term success.  

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Tobacco Treatment Groups as a Healing Process: Exploring the Possibilities

Presenter: Edward J. Perka Jr., CASAC, NCNTT, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence $50 for Maine Residents    $75 for Non-Maine Residents Description A group is a shared therapeutic experience facilitated by a trained professional in which participants work together around common concerns. Group treatment is a collaborative form of healing that focuses on concerns shared by group members. Providing evidence-based tobacco treatment in a group setting is an effective way to help people stop smoking or using other forms of tobacco.  Group treatment can…

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Accelerated Tobacco Treatment Specialist Program

This program provides education on evidence-based research ranging from tobacco treatment medications, population-based issues and targeted tobacco treatment intervention skills. The MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) Program offers evidence-based education available in a versatile and fun format. Participants will gain competence in treating patients with tobacco use disorder and learn how to address tobacco use within organizations. Upon completion, participants receive a training certificate, which is the initial step toward obtaining the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification. Registration closes June…

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