Treating Tobacco
Together
2018 - 2019 Webinars
We are delighted to present this year's sch edule of webinars! Thanks to all who answered our survey and helped us create the most convenient schedule possible.
"I Don't Want to Quit":
Promoting the Motivation to Quit
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 ~ noon - 1pm

Evidence-based strategies for working with people who say they are not ready to quit
Vaping: The Target is Our Teens
(Pre-recorded)
Available online after November 15, 2018
Tobacco & Other Substance Use Disorders
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 ~ noon - 1pm

Overview of comorbid tobacco and other substance use, and information about treatment planning
Heard on the Maine Tobacco HelpLine: Participant Statements & Counselor Responses
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 ~ noon - 1pm

Actual participant statements and examples of effective counselor responses
Assessment of the Tobacco User: Considerations for Treatment
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 ~ noon - 1pm

In-depth discussion of assessment and treatment planning, including helpful tools and resources
Relapse Prevention Planning in Tobacco Treatment
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 ~ noon - 1pm

Strategies one can use when assisting people to stay quit and live a healthy lifestyle without tobacco
Helping People Change:
Principles of Motivational Interviewin g
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 ~ noon - 1pm

Concepts & strategies that can increase engagement with patients when discussing their smoking behavior
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 ~ noon - 1pm

A review of CBT and approaches to use with clients experiencing Tobacco Use Disorder
E-Cigarettes & Smoking Cessation: What Does the Research Say?
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 ~ noon - 1pm

Review of the current e-cigarette market, research on usefulness as a quit tool, and research gaps
Basic Skills Refresher (90 min.)
Thursday, April 4, 2019 ~ noon - 1:30pm

High-level review of topics covered in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills training
Deconstructing Cravings:
Tales of Self-Doubt and Fear
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 ~ noon - 1pm

Learn about biological underpinnings of Tobacco Use Disorder and how to listen for clues about self-doubt and fear
Continuing education credits are available
Faculty:

  • Jennifer Noel, LCSW, NCTTP – Tobacco Treatment Educator
  • Kristen McAuley, MPH – Director, Prevention & Training
  • Edward Perka, Jr., CASAC, ICADC, NCTTP – Tobacco Treatment Educator
  • Melanie Perry, BA, TTS – Tobacco Treatment Specialist
  • Martha Seabury, RN, NCTTP – Tobacco Treatment Counselor
  • Victoria Hynes, LCSW – Program Manager, Training & Education
  • Michelle Wells, LCPC – Tobacco Treatment Educator
  • Fred Wolff, LADC, NCTTP – Tobacco Treatment Educator
Do you have to miss one?
All webinars will be archived for later viewing!*

*Continuing education credits not available for recorded webinars
For more information about the Education & Training Program, visit:

MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence (CTI)
Tobacco Treatment Education and Training Program
CTI provides education and training on evidence-based tobacco treatment to healthcare and behavioral health professionals in Maine on behalf of the Maine CDC, DHHS. Our goal is to improve access to high quality, best practice tobacco treatment and create a network of tobacco treatment specialists across the state.