Sessions 3–6 (30 min)
Sessions 3–6 will follow the same basic format: (1) assess nicotine patch use, smoking status and degree of motivation to quit/stay quit, and provide brief motivational strategies for those still smoking or continued support to those quit; (2) assess and discuss mood since last session; (3) review adherence to activation goals from the previous session; (4) choose 2–4 activation goals that are pleasant and/or in line with the participant’s values and explicitly schedule these; (5) problem-solve barriers to completion of new goals, and (6) offer an automated email or text message reminder of goals. During the final counseling call (week 12), rather than assigning new activation goals, the counselor will guide the participant in continuing to work towards activation goals and smoking abstinence following termination of counseling.