Stop Smoking Start Living

Break the Habit

Quitting smoking is not about just breaking a “bad habit.” It is about changing your life so cigarettes are no longer a part of it. Our six-week support group program “Stop Smoking ... Start Living” is based on a model developed by Yale University using the practice of mindfulness to meet and overcome cravings for cigarettes. In a study comparing the mindfulness-based program with the American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking, those who used mindfulness techniques were twice as likely to quit and had more success at staying “quit.” You are supported by a wellness coach and your classmates as you move through the program towards a smoke-free life.
 
Meetings with the teacher can take place in person or online. Suggested donation: $120 for the six-week program. Additional one-hour sessions are available for a suggested donation of $30 per hour. To learn more, contact bridget.rolens@hshs.org or call (314) 369-1301.