Demonstration Videos
Helping Conversation videos tailored for behavioral health personnel
Helping Conversation performed by a Case Manager
This video demonstrates a Helping Conversation between a case manager and a member during their first meeting after the initial intake. As the appointment is wrapping up, the case manager briefly checks in about the member’s smoking, which was mentioned during intake, and explores it in a supportive and non-judgmental way.
Helping Conversation performed by a Peer Support Specialist who smokes
This video demonstrates a Helping Conversation between a Peer Support Specialist and a member. The peer support starts a conversation with a member who smokes and takes the opportunity to discuss it further, approaching the topic in a supportive, non-judgmental way while exploring the member's thoughts about their smoking.
Helping Conversation with an individual not ready to quit tobacco use
This video demonstrates a Helping Conversation between a behavioral health staff and a member. During the discussion, the members shares that they are not ready to quit. The behavioral health staff responds by supporting the member’s choice and using a respectful, non-judgmental approach to roll with resistance while continuing the conversation.
Helping Conversation assisting an individual in developing a Quit Plan
This video demonstrates a Helping Conversation between a behavioral health staff and a member who has decided they are ready to quit smoking. The staff assists the member in creating a quit plan by exploring their goals, identifying strategies, and helping them prepare for challenges in a supportive and collaborative way.
Helping Conversation performed by a Therapist
This video demonstrates a Helping Conversation between a therapist and a member who is working on their overall health but is still using tobacco. The therapist supports the member in exploring their tobacco use by using the four steps of a Helping Conversation to explore the member’s goals, strengthen motivation, and support their goal in addressing their overall health.
Helping Conversation performed by a Peer Support Specialist who doesn't smoke
This video demonstrates a Helping Conversation between a Peer Support Specialist who does not smoke and a member who uses tobacco. The Peer Support Specialist explores the member’s tobacco use in a supportive, curious, and non-judgmental way while encouraging open conversation about the member’s experiences and thoughts.
Helping Conversation performed by a Psychiatrist to discuss interest in quitting and Medication Assisted Treatment options
This video demonstrates a Helping Conversation between a psychiatrist and a member about medication assisted treatment options that may support the member in quitting tobacco. The psychiatrist and member explore different options together, focusing on strategies and supports that could help the member work toward their goal of quitting.
Helping Conversation performed by a Medical Assistant
This video demonstrates a Helping Conversation between a medical assistant and a member about their tobacco use. The medical assistant checks in with the member and provides support and information about treatment options that may help. The medical assistant also indicates that they will inform the psychiatrist of the member's interest in quitting and inquiry of treatment options.