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"The burning questions: Will the intentions of our test panel go up in smoke? Or will their chosen methods of quitting cigarettes light a fire under them?"
A group of smokers interested in quitting smoking were asked to become a test panel in a study comparing different tools and methods used for smoking cessation. The subjects used tools such as the Nicotine Patch, Nicotine Gum, Inhalers and Hypnotherapy to help themselves gain control of their smoking habit.
Through this process, the person using Hypnotherapy as a smoking cessation tool, noticed less cigarette cravings immediately after her sessions, especially at times that were high risk for her in the past such as in the car. She was pleased with her hypnotherapy process, but did learn that hypnosis does not just "work on it’s own". It is not magic . The client, must be ready to quit smoking, be committed to the process and willing to work toward this end also.
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Cathy Olsen BA, CH