"Safety Breakup 1-on-1 Counseling Center"... Silla University in Busan Operates Program with Sasang Police Station

Silla University (President Nam-Sik Hur) is operating the "Safety Breakup 1-on-1 Counseling Center" in collaboration with the Sasang Police Station throughout the month of June.

'Safety Breakup 1-on-1 Counseling Center' in collaboration with Sasang Police Station. Provided by Silla University

The "Safety Breakup 1-on-1 Counseling Center," designed to prevent dating violence and establish a culture of safe breakups, is organized by the Sasang Police Station and jointly operated by the Silla University Student Counseling Center and the 1366 Counseling Center.

Starting from June 4, the center is open every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Student Counseling Center located in Hwarang Hall at Silla University. Police officers from the Women and Youth Division of the Sasang Police Station will participate directly to provide practical and specific guidance on response strategies.

This program aims to prevent emotional and physical threats that may arise during breakups between couples, and to support healthy relationship closure and the strengthening of self-protection capabilities. Counseling is based on real-life cases, including refusal to break up or threatening reactions, persistent attempts at contact and approach, control over schedules, appearance, and interpersonal relationships, as well as emotional pressure and gaslighting.

Additionally, the program offers integrated counseling, including practical strategies and support systems for "safe breakups," such as sharing the situation with a trusted person, blocking on social media and contact lists, creating a safe environment, recognizing signs of stalking, connecting with the police and specialized institutions, and providing victim support services.

Lee Jinhee, director of the Silla University Student Counseling Center, stated, "This program goes beyond simple breakup counseling and serves as an intervention to help set healthy boundaries in relationships and restore self-esteem," adding, "We will continue to operate practical programs to safeguard students' psychological well-being in the future."

The Silla University Student Counseling Center is encouraging voluntary participation from many students by offering curling powder handle tumblers on a first-come, first-served basis to those who take part in the counseling.

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