A quit date was set and a plan was developed for
how she would avoid cues for smoking and deal
with cravings. Two weeks later, B quit smoking
and disposed of her smoking-related possessions.
To relieve the boredom associated with smoking
cessation, she used coping strategies such as
colouring cartoon books during the evening and
walking during the day. Her success in quitting was
positively reinforced by the therapist using praise
whenever possible. In addition, B used
self-reinforcement by saving some of the money she
would normally spend on cigarettes to treat herself
to some new clothes and jewellery.