See below for information relating to intervention strategies.

The 4 A’s

• The Ask, Advise, Assist, Arrange protocol provides guidance in implementing both brief and intensive intervention for smoking cessation.

 Motivational Interviewing

• Motivational Interviewing may be beneficial for clients who are unwilling to make a quit attempt or require motivation to think about quitting in the next 6 months.

Identifying your Client’s Readiness to Quit

• Assessing your client’s readiness to quit allows you to develop a strategy for intervention based on their needs and willingness to change behaviour.

Stages of Change

• Quit rates aren't the only measure of success when you counsel clients. Moving a person from one stage to another can be considered a success as it is one step closer to a quit attempt.

Pharmacotherapy Options

• In addition to intervention and counseling, clients who smoke may benefit from information and education on quit smoking medications available over-the-counter and by prescription.