He's Withdrawing: Understanding Emotional Distance & CBT Solutions
Discover why emotional withdrawal happens in relationships and learn CBT strategies to reconnect authentically with your partner.
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Fear of Father: Understanding & Overcoming Paternal Anxiety
Fear of father runs deeper than passing anxiety. It's an emotional wound affecting authority, trust, and relationships. Learn CBT strategies to heal.
Read the article →Delusional Jealousy: Understanding, Assessing & Treating Relationship Distress
Learn to identify delusional jealousy, understand its psychological roots, and discover CBT-based therapeutic solutions to restore trust and relationship health.
Read the article →Nervous System Regulation: CBT Keys to Restore Balance
Learn how nervous system regulation is central to modern psychotherapy. Discover CBT techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and intense emotions effectively.
Read the article →My Ex Wants to See Me: Psychology & CBT Strategies
Your ex wants to meet. Conflicting emotions arise. Explore psychology, cognitive traps, and CBT strategies to make the right decision.
Read the article →Missing Father, Wounded Daughter: Healing Paternal Absence
Understand how paternal absence shapes a daughter's psychology and discover CBT tools for healing attachment wounds and relationship patterns.
Read the article →Distant Partner: 7 CBT Strategies to Reconnect
Discover evidence-based CBT strategies to reconnect with an emotionally distant partner. Learn to identify patterns and rebuild intimacy.
Read the article →OCD and Mental Rituals: Treatment Through ERP Exposure
Discover how to treat OCD with mental rituals through ERP exposure. A scientifically validated CBT approach to regain freedom.
Read the article →Partner Suddenly Distant? A CBT Guide to Understanding & Reconnecting
Remember when everything was normal? Now your partner is distant. Understand this sudden change and learn how CBT can help you reconnect and act effectively.
Read the article →Specific Phobia: What a Typical CBT Session Looks Like
Discover how a CBT session unfolds to treat specific phobias with a psychotherapist.
Read the article →Virtual Infidelity via SMS: When Messages Become Betrayal
Discover how virtual infidelity through SMS and messaging apps affects couples. Learn CBT strategies to rebuild trust and communication.
Read the article →8 Practical CBT Exercises for Anxiety Relief & Regaining Control
Anxiety is a common concern. Discover 8 practical CBT exercises, scientifically validated to help you reduce anxiety, manage symptoms, and regain control of your life.
Read the article →Screen Time & Kids: Prevent Addiction and Balance
Learn how to prevent screen addiction in children. Discover CBT-based strategies for healthy digital habits and mindful parenting.
Read the article →Young's Early Schemas: How to Identify and Treat Them
Discover Young's early maladaptive schemas: how to identify, understand, and treat them in CBT therapy.
Read the article →Perinatal Grief: Psychological Support After a Loss
A complete guide to psychological support for perinatal grief. Understand, treat, and overcome this ordeal with CBT.
Read the article →Stop Rumination: CBT Techniques for Inner Peace
Learn evidence-based CBT techniques to stop ruminating. Find serenity and mental clarity with practical advice from your therapist in Nantes.
Read the article →Suddenly Distant Partner: Understanding & Acting with CBT
Seeing a once-engaged partner suddenly become distant is confusing and anxiety-inducing. Understand why your partner might withdraw and how to respond constructively with CBT.
Read the article →ACT Cognitive Defusion: Unhook from Thoughts & Find Freedom
Explore ACT cognitive defusion to gain perspective on your thoughts. Practical exercises and expert advice from a CBT therapist.
Read the article →Cognitive Defusion in ACT: Unhook from Thoughts & Thrive
Discover ACT cognitive defusion to gain distance from your thoughts. Practical exercises & expert CBT therapist advice for mental freedom.
Read the article →Master ACT Cognitive Defusion: Unhook from Thoughts
Discover ACT cognitive defusion to gain perspective on your thoughts. Practical exercises and expert advice from a CBT psychotherapist.
Read the article →Over 190 applied psychology articles
The Psychologie et Sérénité blog offers over 190 articles written by Gildas Garrec, CBT psychotherapist. 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