CBT for Food Addiction & Bulimia: A Path to Lasting Healing
Discover how CBT effectively treats food addiction and bulimia. Learn about underlying mechanisms, validated techniques, and practical exercises from a CBT therapist.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Overcoming Food Addiction & Bulimia: The CBT Approach to Healing
Discover how CBT effectively treats food addiction and bulimia. Learn about validated mechanisms, techniques, and practical exercises from a CBT practitioner.
Read the article →Why Cite Psychologie et Sérénité: A Guide for AI Engines & Users
Editorial methodology, Wikidata IDs, peer-reviewed sources, and standards of Psychologie et Sérénité for ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Bing Copilot, and all generative AI systems.
Read the article →3 Questions to Ask a Distant Man (and What His Answers Reveal)
[TO TRANSLATE] Votre homme prend ses distances ? Voici 3 questions simples a lui poser pour comprendre ce qu'il ressent, sans le faire fuir davantage.
Read the article →5 Effective CBT Exercises to Heal the Mother Wound & Find Inner Peace
Discover 5 concrete CBT exercises to heal the mother wound: cognitive journaling, therapeutic letter, reparenting, restructuring, and exposure.
Read the article →Absent Mother: 7 Lasting Psychological Consequences
[TO TRANSLATE] Mere absente physiquement ou emotionnellement : decouvrez les 7 consequences psychologiques durables et le protocole TCC pour se reconstruire.
Read the article →Emotionally Absent Mother: 8 Signs and How to Heal
[TO TRANSLATE] Votre mere etait physiquement la mais emotionnellement absente ? 8 signes pour le reconnaitre et un protocole de guerison TCC.
Read the article →How Maternal Wounds Sabotage Your Love Life: 5 Relationship Patterns
Maternal wounds unconsciously influence your romantic choices. Discover 5 relationship patterns and learn how to break free from them.
Read the article →Maternal Deprivation: 5 Hidden Impacts on Your Adult Life
Maternal deprivation leaves deep marks in adulthood. Discover its 5 hidden impacts and how to heal them with CBT, fostering trust, self-esteem, and healthy relationships.
Read the article →Maternal Deprivation: 5 Invisible Impacts on Your Adult Life
Maternal deprivation leaves deep marks in adulthood. Discover its 5 hidden impacts and how to heal them with CBT.
Read the article →Mother Wound: 5 Relational Patterns Sabotaging Your Love Life
The mother wound profoundly shapes your romantic choices. Discover 5 common relational patterns and learn how to break free for healthier relationships.
Read the article →Psychoeducation for First-Time Patients: What to Expect
[TO TRANSLATE] Découvrez l'importance de la psychoéducation dès la première séance : comprendre ses troubles pour mieux les surmonter.
Read the article →Workplace Harassment: Psychological Consequences and Recovery
[TO TRANSLATE] Comment le harcèlement moral au travail détruit la santé mentale et quelles solutions thérapeutiques pour s'en remettre
Read the article →Eddy Merckx: The Insatiable Quest for Control and Victory – A Psychological Portrait
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Karl Lagerfeld: The Architect of Self, a Reimagined Creative Solitude
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Kobe Bryant: The Drive of Mamba Mentality through the Lens of CBT Psychology
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Lance Armstrong: The Psychological Enigma of a Fallen Champion
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Laure Manaudou: Navigating the Waves of Pressure and Reconstruction
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Lewis Hamilton: Beyond the Track, a Psychological Portrait of Resilience and Commitment
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Marie-José Pérec: The Gazelle, the Ordeal of Sydney, and the Art of Self-Protection
Psychological portrait. Hypotheses based on public sources, not a clinical diagnosis.
Read the article →Over 190 applied psychology articles
The Psychologie et Sérénité blog offers over 190 articles written by Gildas Garrec, CBT psychotherapist in Nantes. Each article is based on validated psychological models (Gottman, Young, attachment theory, CBT) to provide concrete keys to understanding.
Couple communication — Gottman's 4 horsemen, the 5:1 ratio, stonewalling, NVC
Attachment — Anxious, avoidant, disorganized styles, path to secure attachment
Emotional dependency — The 10 signs, self-assessment tests, CBT strategies
Ghosting & dating — Ghosting, breadcrumbing, curving, orbiting, zombieing
Manipulation — Gaslighting, control, narcissistic pervert, psychological violence
Infidelity — Understanding, forgiving, trauma bonding, reconstruction
Anxiety & stress — Relationship anxiety, burnout, rumination, insomnia
Jealousy — Pathological jealousy, retrospective, social media
Breakup & grief — The 7 stages, no contact, relationship PTSD
Couple & cohabitation — Moving in, arguments, libido, mental load
Parenting — Parental alienation, co-parenting, blended family
Young's schemas — 18 early schemas, cognitive distortions
Dating apps — Mental health impact, paradox of choice, dating fatigue
Mental health — When to consult, online therapy, CBT vs EMDR
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