Tele-Coaching

Wellness programs are now successfully using multiple telephone sessions to help people stop smoking. As part of the program they first receive a free Guidebook to read. The Guidebook will contain information on tobacco cessation as well as better nutrition, active living, and relaxation skills for stress management.

After the person voluntarily decides to participate the Tele-Coach Educator will prearrange for six 30-minute telephone education sessions. Before wrapping up each session the educator instructs the participant on how to use the Guidebook to identify the situations that will likely tempt him or her to smoke.

The participant's doctor is also brought into the equation by recommending a full physical to provide a concrete reference point for tracking the progress etc. The doctor is helpful in explaining serious health issues and in helping to hold the participant accountable.

Web site tools are also available during the coaching process. Tele-Coaching Works!