Discuss how MI is an effective therapy used to change the behavior of people with comorbidities of substance abuse and mental illness.

1. Discuss MI as an evidence-based practice used in healthcare settings.

2. History of MI

3. What are the 5 principles of MI and how are applied to homeless substance abusers

4. Discuss how MI is an effective therapy used to change the behaviour of people with comorbidities of substance abuse and mental illness.

5. How does it facilitate change in the decision making process for homeless substance abusers to responsible tenants?

6. Discuss how MI helps the abuser assess and identify what their strengths and weaknesses are to achieve the goal of creating change in their lives

7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of MI

8. What are the practice concerns of using MI with this population?

9. How does MI assist substance abusers from becoming homeless