Counseling Delivery Methods

In addition to the 5 As, there are several counseling and behavioral therapies that have been found to be effective for tobacco dependence treatment. Use one or more of these methods to support integrating tobacco dependence treatment within your practice.

• Practical Counseling (Problem Solving/Skills Training)
• Social Support Treatment (Intra-Treatment Social Support)
• Help in Securing Social Support Outside of Treatment (Extra-Treatment Social Support)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Stages of Change
• Readiness Ruler
• Supporting Youth who are Addicted to Nicotine: Advice for Pediatricians