Intercultural Couples: 5 CBT Keys to Navigate Cultural Challenges
Intercultural couples: overcome cultural challenges with 5 proven CBT strategies. Strengthen your bond and build a harmonious, lasting relationship.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Bulimia & Food Addiction: 5 CBT Strategies for Lasting Recovery
Manage bulimia and food addiction with 5 proven CBT strategies. Regain control and foster a lasting, peaceful relationship with food for sustainable recovery.
Read the article →3 Questions for a Distant Man: Understand His Needs
Is your man distant? Learn 3 key questions to ask a distant man to foster understanding and open communication without creating further distance.
Read the article →Absent Mother: 7 Psychological Consequences & Healing
Explore 7 lasting psychological consequences of an absent mother, whether physical or emotional. Learn to identify these impacts and begin a path to healing.
Read the article →Emotionally Absent Mother: 8 Signs & Healing Steps
Recognize the 8 signs of an emotionally absent mother and learn effective CBT strategies to heal from its impact. Discover how to foster emotional well-being.
Read the article →How the Maternal Wound Sabotages Your Love Life: 5 Relationship Patterns
The maternal wound impacts your romantic relationships. Understand 3 psychological mechanisms and transform your relationship patterns for lasting fulfillment.
Read the article →Maternal Deprivation: 5 Hidden Impacts on Your Adult Life
Maternal deprivation shapes adults. Understand its psychological repercussions and discover CBT strategies to heal these deep wounds.
Read the article →Financial Secrets: 5 Ways Hidden Money Harms Relationships
Explore the psychological impact of financial secrets in relationships. Learn how hidden money erodes trust and discover strategies for a healthier partnership.
Read the article →Psychoeducation: What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session
Understand psychoeducation's role in your first therapy session. Learn about your condition and therapy process to feel more in control and reduce anxiety.
Read the article →Workplace Harassment: 5 Psychological Consequences & Recovery
Understand the profound psychological consequences of workplace harassment and discover effective therapeutic strategies for recovery.
Read the article →Eddy Merckx: The Psychology of a Champion's Relentless Drive
Explore Eddy Merckx's psychological portrait, revealing the deep drivers behind his insatiable quest for control and victory in cycling.
Read the article →Karl Lagerfeld: Unpacking the Psychology of a Fashion Icon
Explore the psychological profile of Karl Lagerfeld, analyzing his creative solitude and aesthetic narcissism through a CBT lens.
Read the article →Kobe Bryant: Unpacking Mamba Mentality with CBT Insights
Explore Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality through a CBT lens. Understand the psychological drives behind his success and apply these insights to your own life.
Read the article →Lance Armstrong: Unpacking the Psychology of a Champion's Fall
Explore Lance Armstrong's complex psychological journey, from athletic triumph to doping confession. Understand the cognitive mechanisms behind his rise and fall.
Read the article →Laure Manaudou: Pressure, Resilience, & Reconstruction
Explore Laure Manaudou's psychological portrait, examining her resilience through public pressure and personal reconstruction. Learn valuable CBT insights.
Read the article →Lewis Hamilton: Psychological Portrait of a Champion
Explore Lewis Hamilton's psychological portrait, examining resilience, commitment, and the internal dynamics driving his success and activism.
Read the article →Marie-José Pérec: Understanding Her Self-Protection & Sydney Exit
Explore Marie-José Pérec's psychological portrait, examining her self-protection mechanisms and the Sydney Olympics withdrawal through a CBT lens.
Read the article →Michael Phelps: Inside the Mind of an Olympic Champion
Explore Michael Phelps' journey through ADHD, depression, and resilience. Understand the psychological factors behind his success and struggles.
Read the article →Michael Schumacher: A CBT Psychological Portrait
Explore Michael Schumacher's psychological portrait through a CBT lens. Understand the mindset of a champion and the drive for perfection.
Read the article →Mike Tyson: Unpacking His Journey From Fury to Serenity
Explore Mike Tyson's psychological journey from childhood adversity to his quest for inner peace. This portrait analyzes his path through a CBT lens.
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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