Point of View Videos

Listen to personal stories and reflections.

Personal storytelling is an integral part of the Helpers training. Listen to people who came forward to share their experiences, struggles, and hopes. Points of View (POV) videos are presented by chapter.

Chapter 1: Awareness

POV One: Helpers Stories

Many people want to help others succeed in quitting. Some are in close relationships with persons who use tobacco or have experienced significant losses because of tobacco. Others are persons who are in recovery from tobacco themselves and are giving forward by supporting others who want to quit. Take a moment and listen to Kenny, Lisa and Ruth talk about their reasons for wanting to help.


POV Two: Experiences in Helping

Listen to these Helpers talking about their experiences after the training.


Dear Me Campaign

People who use tobacco have their own particular reasons for being interested in quitting. Given the opportunity, they are often willing to talk about their reasons for wanting to quit. The “Dear Me” campaign, asked people to write a letter to themselves about their tobacco use. Take a few moments to listen to their concerns.

POV Three: An Interest in Quitting

Remember, most people who use tobacco have a sincere interest in quitting. Listen to these people who volunteered to talk about their reasons for wanting to quit. 

Chapter Two: Understanding

Listen as others share their experiences with tobacco.

POV One: Motivation

Understanding is listening with intent and purpose. Listen to these people's motivators for stopping tobacco.


POV Two: Ambivalence

Understanding is listening with intent and purpose. Listen to these people's motivators for stopping tobacco. Which motivators do you relate to?


POV Three: Planting a Seed

Understanding requires patience. We help by understanding and respecting someone's readiness to change.


POV Four: The Chains of Addiction

People can and do recover from addiction to tobacco. Listen as these people recount their successes.


POV Five: Motivation to Quit

Take the time to understand these persons' motivators for quitting. What motivated you to quit? What motivates you to stay quit?


POV Six: Experiences in Quitting

Sharing experiences with others helps both in quitting and staying quit. Listen as these people share their perspectives. What do you relate to in their sharing?


POV Seven: Concern for Others

Many people are motivated to quit smoking because of their concern for the effect smoking has on people close to them. Listen to these examples. How does concern for others influence you?


Chapters 3 & 4: Helping & Relating

POV One: Personal Support

Reflections on helping and quitting from experts to people who are staying quit. How can you make a difference?


POV Two: Staying Quit

Remaining quit can be challenging. Reinforce your commitment to staying quit by giving forward to help others.


Closing Video

As you finish the Helpers Training, listen to these inspiring messages!


Helping Conversation Role-Plays

Review and share the demonstration role-plays from the training.

So, what does a “Helping Conversation” look like? Throughout the Helpers Training, you had the chance to view and critique sample conversations. All four of the demonstration role-plays are below. Handouts used during the role-plays are available under the "Handouts" link above.

Role-Play One: Coworkers

In this example, Wendy, who has recently quit smoking herself, recognizes an opportunity to have a helping conversation with her coworker, Jeff, who’s on his way out to the smoking area.



Role-Play Two: Family

Other people, especially family members, can be affected by our quitting smoking.

In this example, Trina, who has recently quit smoking herself, is sent to tell her Uncle David that lunch is ready. Trina’s aunt sent Trina to fetch her uncle because she knows Trina has quit smoking and hopes that Trina will confront her Uncle David. Meanwhile, Uncle David has been avoiding Trina because he fears she will confront him about his smoking. 


Role-Play Three: A Simple Quit Plan

So, here’s another sample Helping Conversation, This time with a family member who’s ready to make a quit attempt.

In this example, Aunt Eva is helping her nephew Fredo make a plan to quit. Fredo and Eva have discussed quitting in earlier conversations and have agreed to go over the plan at a family picnic. Eva has prepared for their meeting and has handouts that can help Fredo get ready to quit. 



Role-Play Four: Friends at Lunch

Here is a role-play that demonstrates the use of importance and confidence questions.

In this example, Alan, who has recently quit smoking himself, recognizes an opportunity to have a helping conversation with Lisa, a friend, as they’re waiting for lunch.