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ASCENT is a comprehensive stop smoking program
for teens. It's school-based, fun, and effective. The six-session curriculum
is based on research and the Stages of Change model. This model demonstrates
a teen's progression to ending tobacco use. The goal is to motivate teens
to move into Stage 3 (getting ready to quit) and hopefully to quit by
the end of the program. Identifying which stage participants are in will
be repeated each week and will demonstrate the group's progression through
the Stages to Quit Smoking.
Teens
quickly become familiar with the stages:
For more information on any of the ASCENT program components, select
from the following:
Adolescent Smoking
Cessation Escaping Nicotine and Tobacco Program (ASCENT)
About 70 percent of smokers ages 12 to 17 consider themselves addicted
to cigarettes. Yet, there are very few resources that specifically target
teen smokers. Cessation tools that help adults stop smoking aren't always
developmentally appropriate for teens. ASCENT is a fun, engaging
way to help youths understand social influences and learn refusal skills.
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ASCENT Facilitator's
Video
Use this video to acquaint new facilitators with the ASCENT program,
refresh current group leader knowledge, and reinforce training principles.
Includes footage of a facilitator implementing the program.
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ASCENT Teen Video -
The Last Drag
Gold International CINDY Award Winner (Cinema in Industry) 2001
Teen resources have to be real, and The Last Drag is as
real as it gets. Two former smokers play the roles of Chris and
Mara, two teens who tackle the journey to become smoke-free. This
uplifting video has been used by state and county health departments,
school systems, community organizations, and parents as a successful
smoking cessation resource.
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ASCENT Facilitator's
Guide
The foundation of the ASCENT curriculum, this comprehensive guide
is divided into six sections, each addressing a specific Stage of Change.
Includes checklists, quit tips, suggested exercises, and time requirements.
Can be used in a variety of settings.
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ASCENT Student Workbook
This interactive workbook follows the facilitator's guide to inform
teens of each session, explains each exercise, and gives ample space
for their responses. Each session ends with a list of quit tips
for the week.
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ASCENT - Poster
The Six Steps to Quit Smoking illustrated in simple, attention-getting
graphics.
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ASCENT - Award Certificates
A memorable way to reward completion of the HASCENT program,
these certificates are suitable for framing.
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ASCENT - Parent Guide
Is my teen addicted? What if my teen doesn't want to quit smoking?
This accessible guide presents clear, straightforward facts in the
form of answers to questions that parents and guardians ask, including
what to do if one or both parents smoke.
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ASCENT - Pocket Diary
Monitored behavior leads to modified behavior. This interactive
diary allows students to keep track of urges, triggers, cigarettes
smoked, and coping skills they can use. Fits in a pocket, purse,
or backpack.
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Medallions - Clean and Free
Featuring the words "Keep Quit" and "Keep
Breathing" on one side and "Breathe Now / Keep in Touch
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