Motivational Interviewing (MI) is particularly valuable for koro when ambivalence about change is blocking recovery.
Ambivalence in Koro
People with koro are often ambivalent about change — part wants relief, part fears the unknown of being without familiar koro patterns. This is normal, not resistance.
How MI Addresses Koro Ambivalence
MI uses specific techniques to help people explore and resolve their ambivalence about koro treatment:
- Reflective listening: Hearing and naming both sides of koro ambivalence
- Decisional balance: Exploring pros and cons of changing vs. staying the same with koro
- Evoking change talk: Drawing out the person's own reasons for addressing koro
- Affirming strengths: Highlighting past capacities relevant to koro recovery
MI in Koro Treatment Settings
MI is integrated into many koro treatment approaches as an engagement tool. It's particularly useful at the beginning of treatment and when motivation fluctuates.