If you see a smoker as just someone with a ‘bad habit’ you’ll find them tough to help - I'll explain why in this video.

I use the analogy of smoking addiction being like a doomed romance with a charming abuser, and I'll explain a few signs of an abusive relationship which also apply here. I also talk about how Stockholm Syndrome works, and what smokers have in common with those victims held captive in that Stockholm bank back in 1973.

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Video highlights
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Cigarettes are like a charming abuser
00:57 What is Stockholm Syndrome?
02:35 Why does Stockholm Syndrome happen?
03:44 4 ways to talk about your client’s abusive relationship with cigarettes
04:00 Tip 1. Talk about the high focus and emotional attachment connection
05:59 Tip 2. Talk about the sole provider: ‘Without me you’re nothing!
08:12 Tip 3. Talk about why familiarity feels so good
09:19 Tip 4. Talk about how smoking will try to win them back