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Tobacco-Use Treatment in Behavioral Health E-learning Module 4: Counseling for Tobacco Use Disorder

Author: National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery

Date: June 2025

Your Words Can Save a Life—Use Them to Talk About Tobacco  

Whether your clients want to quit or not, they deserve counseling that addresses tobacco use without shame or pressure. This module helps you build the skills and strategies to have compassionate, impactful conversations about TUD using Motivational Interviewing and harm reduction.  

Learning Objectives  

  • Understand the role of counseling in tobacco use treatment  
  • Apply motivational interviewing and harm reduction strategies  
  • Guide clients toward readiness, treatment, and relapse prevention

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