INFORMATION FOR LEADERS: You are embarking on an amazing journey as you begin to support others who are desiring to be free of tobacco use. I can honestly say that developing and using this program has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The manual, with Leader's Guide, gives you important tools to successfully counsel people who are struggling with tobacco addiction. It is designed for Parish Nurses--but much of it can be used by anyone who desires to provide support to people who need this help. Getting support is a key factor in overcoming a tobacco addiction. People who have long-term support are more successful at quitting. When I was first asked to work with teenagers who were struggling with tobacco use, I felt overwhelmed. "Where do I start?", was a frequent question of mine. Most of the teens I worked with wanted to quit, but they also felt trapped. Along the way, I discovered many principles that really work. All of these principles have been written down for you to run with. I would love to hear from you as you work with this material. If I can be of any support to you as a Leader, please let me know. Blessings, Leslie Shortridge, BSN, RN

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