It is not our job to provide therapy. However, we can help the client clarify feelings. Relapse is often part of the process. It is important to change the negative, failure concept in assessing what happened and how the person can use the experience to prevent the situation from occurring again. Encourage people to call immediately if necessary to get back on track.
People sometimes request to try quitting wit fewer sessions, or without herbs.
Compromise is rarely effective. I built some of my practice around my smoking program. I find this work to be very rewarding and beneficial for future referrals. Smoking treatments are an effective way to increase credibility of our profession and to help mainstream acupuncture into modern health care. Resource listings do not signify an endorsement of the products mentioned in this article.