In this activity you will learn about the experience of patients during their smoking cessation efforts and reflect on these experiences.

Step 1: Read stories from former smokers at the following link: Former Smokers

Step 2: Reflect on what you learned from the readings, and select the case that made the most impact on you.

Step 3: Write a reflection piece (250 - 500 words) discussing:

• The challenges these individuals faced in their efforts to quit smoking
• Your emotional response to their stories
• Your understanding of why smoking cessation is a process

Step 4: Post your treatment program on the course's discussion board for other learners to view. Click “add a new discussion topic” below, complete the fields, and paste a link to your product. If you're open to having your work showcased on our website and social media, include this in your post description.

Step 5: Though not required, you're encouraged to explore the work done by other learners. Engaging with these works can provide inspiration and offer new insights.

OPTIONAL Step 6: Interact (10 minutes)

If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”