Before this course, I had quit accepting smokers because very few quit, and there was so much resistance. But both smokers who have come to me since this course quit easily after one session with no resistance, and found it easier than they could imagine. I got a referral from my doctor before I even finished the course, so I had to schedule him far enough out to finish the course and review it all!
The first is in his mid-70’s and had smoked for over 50 years. He had tried hypnotherapy twice before with no luck, but his doctor referred him to me. He has emphysema and doubted he could quit, but he had to try something. He quit easily in one session and just passed 6 weeks smoke free. His doc says he is like a new man now and raved about me. So I know I will get more referrals from this doc.
The second has smoked for over 25 years, never going even a whole day without tobacco in some form or another. He also quit in one session and has just passed two weeks smoke free. As a bonus, he was having insomnia and nightmares, which have stopped due to some post-hypnotic suggestions I threw in. He has been posting his progress on Facebook and is so proud of himself.
I did employ the “rebel against the tobacco companies” strategy before, but just in passing. Now it is the heart of the session. Siding with the smoker more, and using the crossroads and mountain of cigarettes analogies is powerful too. I live in the mountains, so I give them the choice between the mountain of cigarettes or the ability to hike and enjoy our beautiful mountain scenery. As a result, both clients told me they suddenly want to spend time outdoors more (even though it is cold!). I have them tell me what their heart and their lungs would say, and what their adult self would say to the kid about to smoke for the first time. Boy, they use harsher words than I ever would, and it is coming directly from them.
The course was very user-friendly and easy to follow. I was dubious about the effectiveness of online hypnotherapy courses, and whether people could easily quit in one session, but this was well-written, easy to follow, and so far, the results have been just as promised. I appreciate the session for the therapist to have confidence, and I feel it has really helped during my consultations to have confidence in selling the session. Now I no longer need it, as I can see the results for myself! Smoking cessation has gone from being my least favorite session to my favorite, because the results are quick, tangible and, as you say, you literally save lives. It is incredible to watch the clients go from coming in scared and doubtful, to leaving so elated and excited for the future. The marketing materials are very well produced too. You have thought of everything! I would advise people to buy the hard copy too. It was useful to just review the highlights quickly before a session, especially at first and if time passes since the last smoker.
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