Incidencia del duelo en la ruptura amorosa en estudiantes universitarios en un Centro de Crisis, Emergencias y Atención al Suicidio (CREAS)

The loving couple is the union of two beings that live intertwined steps through time, which determine the degree of intimacy and rapprochement. This relationship will be affected by the previous experiences of each one and by expectations they have about the relationship. Because it is an interaction between two individuals with different personal characteristics, there is the possibility that the relationship enters into conflict and fractures, breaking the bond of love, creating suffering. The purpose of this paper was to determine the incidence of breakup as the main reason of consultation at CREAS among a sample of college students of different schools. We also suggest techniques that therapists can use when working with students that request psychotherapy services. The results showed that 59.615% students reported a breakup as the main reason for consultation. Of this total, 46.923% were women and 12.692% men. 66.538% belong to the school of psychology. Findings may be related to the fact that psychology students have greater sensitivity to solve their problems. It is suggested to emphasize training in coping styles and problem solving from the cognitive-behavioral model.