Quit Smoking NOW: Smokefree.gov Resources

Smokefree.gov: Reasons for Quitting

Smokefree.gov: Smoking Triggers

Smokefree.gov: Putting a Stop to Smoky Thinking

Clearing the Air (2011) - Smokefree.gov's Online Guide to Quitting for all smokers interested in quitting

This booklet is designed to help you at any stage—whether you’re still thinking about quitting, have made the decision to quit, or have already taken steps to quit and just need help maintaining your new lifestyle. Both ex-smokers and experts have contributed to this guide. Clearing the Air can help people at all stages make it to their final goal—living smokefree. AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Forever Free™ (2011) for smokers who have recently quit

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to stop smoking, and have taken real steps to quit. Now comes the next step: Staying smokefree. People who quit smoking initially fight to overcome their body’s addiction to the drug nicotine. But afterward, they still face challenges that can tempt them to smoke. Forever Free™ includes eight booklets that describe these challenges and ways to deal with them without smoking. Among the topics are controlling weight gain, dealing with stress, and what to do if you have that first cigarette. AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Forever Free for Baby and Me™ (2004) for pregnant smokers who have recently quit

Congratulations on quitting smoking! You have taken one of the most important health steps that a woman can take. The fact that you asked for Forever Free for Baby and Me means that you want to stay smokefree for you, your baby, and your family. You can succeed! Your commitment, along with the Forever Free for Baby and Me booklets, should increase your chance of success! AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Libres Para Siempre por mi Bebé y por Mí™(2004) para fumadoras embarazadas que han dejado de fumar recientemente

¡Felicidades por dejar de fumar! Usted ha dado uno de los pasos más importantes que una mujer puede dar. El hecho de haber pedido información sobre "Libres para siempre por mi bebé y por mí" significa que desea vivir sin fumar: por su bien, el de su bebé y el de su familia. ¡Puede lograrlo! ¡Ese compromiso y los folletos de "Libres para siempre por mi bebé y por mí" mejorarán sus probabilidades de éxito! AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Guía: Viva de forma más saludable para usted y su familia, deje de fumar hoy mismo (2011) para fumadores de habla hispana

El número de habitantes de habla hispana está aumentando rápidamente y, pronto, ellos llegarán a ser el segundo grupo étnico más grande en los Estados Unidos. Junto con este crecimiento, hay una necesidad mayor de materiales en español que podrían ayudar a la población de habla hispana a dejar de fumar y ha mantenerse así. Escritas para quienes piensan dejar de fumar o quienes ya han dejado de fumar, estas 44 páginas están llenas de fotos, dibujos llamativos y contenido que se basa en la cultura hispana. AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Pathways to Freedom for African American smokers
This guide was developed to address the national concern over the high rates of smoking among the African-American population. This updated edition (2003) offers proven strategies for anyone who wants to quit; how friends and family can help, and how the community and its leaders can promote the value of gaining freedom from tobacco. AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Smokeless Tobacco: A Guide for Quitting for young men who have decided to quit using spit tobacco
This booklet is designed specifically for young men who have decided to quit using spit tobacco or who are thinking about quitting. It includes reasons to quit, addresses myths about spit tobacco, and helps the reader develop a plan for quitting.

AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Fact Sheets and FAQs for smokers and non-smokers looking to learn about the impact of smoking
19 Fact Sheets and set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) providing information about cigarettes and other tobacco products, environmental tobacco smoke, and additional topics.  AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Community Engagement Model Development plans

So, I want to spend some time learning about community engagement.  Since I began this final internship of my graduate education, this seems to be a huge part that's missing in community change efforts.  I want to know what I can learn from the research out there - what are well-researched methods? what are best evidence-based practices? what "should" we be using in our change projects? when is best to poll the community?  in the beginning, before we start, as a check-up on progress, to gain satisfaction rating on the job we're doing, in the end as an evaluative measure?  ALL OF THE ABOVE?  How can we partner with communities and their members, the people who are actually affected most by these changes, and the ones who probably know best (despite our best efforts at studying them)?  How can we act as community members' consultants, instead of what usually happens that we end up doing things to them?

Below is a mind map of some of the thoughts I have on the issue, and where I want to go with these ideas.  Ultimately, I'd like to continue the work that I'm doing at my internship -- collaborating with other community planning staff on unique ways that we can do this as social scientists, ways that including use of the many tools available to us on the Internet, and ways that make partnering with community representatives and stakeholders as painless, inexpensive, and rewarding as possible.

I don't know if anyone will read this, but I'm looking for people to partner with to work on this project.  I have an idea to start us off with that I believe would be effective. 

If you think you might be interested, please let me know.  Eventually, I want to publish a paper about the development of the model and the data collected about its effectiveness during testing.  At the least, I want to publish it in the "grey literature" (websites and other self-publishing media).

Quit Smoking NOW Resources: Identify Your Triggers

Smoking Triggers

What are your "triggers"?

Certain things trigger, or turn on, your need for a cigarette. They can be moods, feelings, places, or things you do. Knowing your triggers helps you stay in control. Put a check next to things that tempt you to smoke:
Feeling stressed
Feeling down
Talking on the phone
Drinking liquor, like wine or beer
Watching TV
Driving
Finishing a meal
Playing cards
Taking a work break
Being with other smokers
Drinking coffee
Seeing someone else smoke
Cooling off after a fight
Feeling lonely
After having sex
My other triggers are:
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via: SmokeFree.gov

Quit Smoking NOW Resources: Identify Reasons for Quitting

Reasons for Quitting

Here are some examples of reasons to quit:
I will feel healthier right away. I will have more energy and better focus. My senses of smell and taste will be better. I will have whiter teeth and fresher breath. I will cough less and breathe better.
I will be healthier the rest of my life. I will lower my risk for cancer, heart attacks, strokes, early death, cataracts, and skin wrinkling.
I will make my partner, friends, family, kids, grandchildren, and co-workers proud of me.
I will be proud of myself. I will feel more in control of my life. I will be a better role model for others.
I will no longer expose others to my second-hand smoke.
I will have a healthier baby. (If you or your partner is pregnant)
I will have more money to spend.
I won't have to worry: "When will I get to smoke next?" or "What do I do when I'm in a smokefree place?"
My other reasons are:
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via SmokeFree.gov_

RESOURCES: Research Links and Resources - Planned Parenthood - Heartland

Research Links and Resources - Planned Parenthood

Research Links and Resources

We've compiled a list of links to useful websites for educational information, statistics and research materials below.

Abortion

• The Alan Guttmacher Institute
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America
• National Abortion Federation
• National Abortion Rights Action League

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Abstinence

• Advocates For Youth
• National Coalition to Prevention Teen Pregnancy
• Sexuality Information & Education Council of the US (SIECUS)

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Contraception

• SIECUS
• Alan Guttmacher Institute
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America

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Disability & Sexuality

• Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
• Enable Link

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)

• Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network
• A Guide to LGBT Health Resources
• The National Coalition for LGBT Health
• Youth Resource
• World Professional Association for Transgender Health
• Susan's Place Transgender Resources
• Hudson's FTM Resource Guide
• American Civil Liberties Union

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Parenting Information

• Talking with Kids about Tough Issues
• Advocates for Youth
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America

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Planned Parenthood Information & History

• Planned Parenthood Federation of America

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Reproductive Issues

• Center for Reproductive Rights
• Women’s National Law Center

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s)

• The Center for Disease Control & Prevention
• American Social Health Association
• SIECUS

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Sexuality Information for Teens

• Sex Etc.
• Scarleteen
• Teenwire
• I Wanna Know
• My Sistahs

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Teen Pregnancy Information

• National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
• The Alan Guttmacher Institute
• National Center for Health Statistics
• SIECUS
• Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

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LGBT , GLBTQ, i?

Today, someone inquired whether it was more correct to use GLBT or LGBT?  She mentioned that GLBT was an older initialism.


I think this was the case before people realized they were continuing to dis-empower women by placing them (L) after men (G).


I think LGBT is more appropriate.  What do you think about it?

Palm Card: Know Your Rights: LGBTQ Rights in Schools (2011) | New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) - American Civil Liberties Union of New York State

Palm Card: Know Your Rights: LGBTQ Rights in Schools (2011) |

New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) - American Civil Liberties Union of New York State:

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth often face harassment and discrimination simply for being who they are. Just the thought of entering the school doors can be a nightmare for many students.

But the law requires school administrators and teachers to:

• Protect LGBTQ students from bullying and harassment.
• Treat LGBTQ students fairly and equally.
• Respect LGBTQ students’ free speech and free expression rights.
• Respect LGBTQ students’ privacy rights.

Unfortunately, many school officials don’t know enough about how the law requires them to protect LGBTQ students. That’s why it’s so important for you to educate yourself about your legal rights and what you can do if your school isn’t treating you or other students fairly.

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We all are the other 99%: Occupy Wall Street, Boston, America

Occupy Boston: Everyone is Invited to Dewey Square (video)

Occupy Boston shared a link.

A short film on inquality in America from the Institute for Policy Studies

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Unnecessary Austerity, Unnecessary Shutdown By Chuck Collins, Alison Goldberg, Scott Klinger, Sam Pizzigati Reversing tax giveaways to the super-rich

One Third of Americans One Paycheck Away From Homelessness

www.nakedcapitalism.com

A mid-September survey ascertained that a full one third of Americans were living paycheck to paycheck, and if they lost their job, they would not be able to make their next rent or mortgage payment. And the article stresses this was not a function of being in or near the poverty line

Cornel West addresses Dewey Park rally today

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‎"Don't let anyone tell you that this occupation is anti-America," said West. "Our dear brother Howard Zinn said dissent is the highest form of patriotism ... That has what has made America free and democratic and to the degree to which we all come together and keep it free and democratic we keep ali...

College students, nurses join Occupy Boston protests

www.boston.com

Local college students and registered nurses joined protests today for Occupy Boston, a movement drawing attention to social inequities in the nation’s financial system that began in New York and has spread to other cities.

Students Occupy Boston, Will March in Solidarity

occupyboston.com

A nation-wide student walk-out is planned for today, Oct. 5, at noon. From New York to Los Angeles, students will march in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement. 

‘Occupy Boston’ protestors march through downtown Boston

www.boston.com

About 100 people are marching through downtown Boston this morning as part of the ‘Occupy Boston’ protest. Accompanied by Boston Police officers who stopped traffic at key intersections, the protestors first gathered in the city’s Financial District this morning and then marched to the Statehouse