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Program for Women in
A series highlighting a nine -week program that helps local women to break the habit.
By Brenda Burke
T -A Reporter
Session #1: Awareness of smoking
EXETER - "We:realize that it's a difficult choice to
make," began group facilitator Ruth Cooper of the
decision to quit smoking.
She reminded participants that breaking
the habit may take many attempts 1
and encouraged them to
downplay guilt feelings.
Following a check-in -,
_question: "What does l!ti Lr
smoking mean for you?"
of a profileCooper discussed results �SN�
she had taken
of participants prior to the `
start of the program. All
participants admitted
they smoked while •°/ ?c
with friends and had `� �1�1 '
tried to quit previously. �,p ' oc.;,
On average, said
Cooper, it takes five times
of trying to quit before success is realized. Co -
facilitator Darlene Nelson acknowledged
participants may want to quit at various stages of
the program while the goal of others may be to cut
hack on smoking.
"We're not here to tell you what you're doing is
right or wrong. We're just here to support you," she
said. -
A video named The Feminine Mistake: The Next
Generation, was an integral part of this first session.
It dramatically highlighted the health risks of
smoking. its addictive nature and the power of
- cigarette advertising, especially over teenage girls.
"The cigarette, to me, is.anti-lie because life itself
is breath," remarked one womn. in the film. .
continued ontinued on with bre thing exercises,
explaining smokers are often•prone to shallow
breathing .
Next she explained the value of keeping a Smoking -
Diary, which evaluates cravings and tracks the
quantity and time each cigarette is smoked.
When asked why the stop smoking group doesn't
include men, Cooper explained more women than
men are interested in the program. As well, she
added, women find it easier to quit with group
support than men do, and, they deal with different
issues.
releaser, she recommends stretching and deep
breathing exercises. Group participants added
sleeping, walking, warm baths, music, massage and
other "stress busters" to the list.
According to Cooper, stress is often held in
the shoulders, neck, temples, back,
stomach, hands and feet. She said
people tend to exaggerate their
problems through negative self -
talk and as a result, stress shows
in the body through symptoms
such as nausea, tingling, stomach
knots and the inability to sleep.
"You can do amazing things in.
your mind," she said. "A thought
can have impact on your whole
40, physiology...It's important to
acknowledge the way you're
4 feeling." '
Approaches to handling stress
include charging the situation,
improving .c,; -talk, transforming
body feelings and strengthening the
body's resistance to stress.
"We tend to think it relaxes us when we smoke,"
Cooper explained; adding the habit actually puts
stress on the body..
She outlined physical changes someone experiences
when they quit smoking. An almost immediate
reduction of heart attack risk and easier breathing are
noticeable benefits. A Tong -term effect is an increase
in energy.
The group shared tips for quitting. Switching to low -
tar cigarettes was suggeisteq.
"There (are) 30 or 40 poisons in cigarettes, other than
nicotine," said -Cooper.
Other tips include snacking on low calorie items,.
chewing gum, drinking water, avoiding coffee (a
smoking trigger), exercising, keeping busy with
hobbies, steering clear of heavy smokers and
changing routine.
"If you can change everything around the -habit,"
noted Cooper. then you can change the habit...The
first three weeks (are) the hardest to get
through...You will go through some withdrawal."
"Once you are determined to do it," she encouraged,"
nothing will stop you."
Don't try' to loose weight the same time you quit
smoking, she added,,explaining only one third of
quitters gain weight while one third maintain their
weight and the remaining third actually lose pounds.
Besides, she said,it takes a 1 25 -pound weight gain to
equal the damage smoking causes.
Although the stop smoking program doesn't suggest
using the 'patch' or nicotine gum to quit,, it advises
individuals ,to use what works for them.
"There is no such thing as failure in this world, only
feedback," said Cooper.
Session #2: Stress management and tips for quitting
Stress is one of the main reasons women give for
smoking. '
"Stress is not a problem," Cooper explained, unless
it leads to symptoms such as muscle tension,
headaches, nervousness and -changes in breathing.
Asan alternative to smoking as a perceived stress
Families visiting in Saintsbury
By H. Davis
Saintsbury correspondent
SAINTSBURY - St. Patrick's
celebrated Holy Eucharist on Feb-
• ruary 2 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev.
Stanley Jay officient.
During the children's focus, Rev.
-Jay explained how Jesus was pre-
sented on his first visit to the tem-
ple. Crystal bavis assisted Rev. Jay
with reading scripture and was also
server for the service.
On February 9, St. Patrick's will
hold a Morning Prayer service at
10:30 a.m.
Cousins Helen MacDonald, Mari -
op Noels and Howard Dolan were
visitors Wednesday with Mary Da-
vis.
Caleb and Corbin MacGillivray
were Saturday overnight vsitors
with' grandmother Stevie MacGil-
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Ron and Margaret Carroll attend-
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granddaughter Michelle Iredale on
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Carnival's
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recounted at
luncheon
GRAND BEND - Guild members
listenel to Dave Sheppard, General
Manager of the Grand Bend Winter
Carnival. He spoke about the histo-
ry of the carnival which started 11
years ago under his direction.
The first carnival in southern On-
tario put Grand Bend on the map as
a year-round resort. .
Sheppard has worked equally as
hard to support the Playhouse, es-
pecially the Guild. He has acted as
M.C., modelled at a fashion show
and played the piano countless
times.
President Shirley McIntyre asked
committee chairpersons to report
on ongoing projects. Molly Russell
told of plans to visit a herb garden,
enjoy Port Franks crafters and the
readers theatre group will perform
at the April luncheon. The February
26 meeting will he at Oakwood
Inn. Bernice Hill will speak and
demonstrate about the medical ben-
efit of the art of Taoist Tai Chi.
Pat Venton has arranged a 25th
anniversary bus trip from Grand
Bend on July 23 to the Shaw Festi-
val, lunch at the famous Oban Inn
and the play will he Vernon Syl-
vine's "With Any Gentleman"" All
inclusive fee is $90.
Carol Gingerich talked about the
Gift Shoppe plans. The Shoppe in-
volves more members and raises
more money than any other project.
The first gift store "The This and
That Boutique" was opened in
1973 by Elia Douglas and Phil Wi-
lins with $100 from the Guild
funds. All items for sale were hand-
made by members or donated from
their own homes. Homemade fudge
,was a speciality of the house.
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The Huron Count! Board of Education
KINDERGARTEN AND
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