Al Capone: A Psychological Profile of Grandiose Narcissism in Power
Explore Al Capone's psychological profile: a grandiose narcissist driven by instrumental violence and a deep need for recognition. A CBT perspective.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Bernardo Provenzano: 43 Years on the Run, A Mafia Boss's Pathological Patience
Bernardo Provenzano's 43 years on the run, pathological patience, pizzini, and the cruelty-piety split of the ghost godfather analyzed through a CBT lens.
Read the article →Bugsy Siegel: Impulsivity, Narcissism, and the Birth of Las Vegas
Explore Bugsy Siegel's pathological impulsivity, narcissism, and toxic relationship with Virginia Hill. A CBT perspective on the Las Vegas visionary.
Read the article →Carlo Gambino: The Psychology of Silent Power & Control in CBT
Analyzing the silent godfather's power through invisibility, Machiavellian patience, and functional paranoia in CBT.
Read the article →El Chapo: Perverted Resilience, Disorganized Attachment & Narcissism
El Chapo's perverted resilience, disorganized attachment, and grandiose narcissism as Sinaloa cartel leader, analyzed through a CBT lens.
Read the article →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.
Read the article →Intercultural Couples: 5 CBT Keys to Overcome Cultural Challenges
Intercultural couples: overcome cultural challenges with 5 proven CBT strategies. Strengthen your bond and build a harmonious, lasting relationship.
Read the article →Bulimia & Food Addiction: 5 CBT Keys to Lasting Recovery
Manage bulimia and food addiction with 5 proven CBT strategies. Regain control and build a lasting, peaceful relationship with food.
Read the article →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 →Heal Your Mother Wound: 5 Practical CBT Exercises for Lasting Change
Heal your mother wound with 5 practical CBT exercises. Identify and modify inherited patterns for a calmer, more balanced adult life. Start your journey today!
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 →Maternal Deprivation: 5 Invisible Impacts on Your Adult Life
Maternal deprivation shapes adult life. Understand its psychological repercussions and discover CBT strategies to heal these deep, often invisible, wounds.
Read the article →The Mother Wound: 5 Relationship Patterns Sabotaging Your Love Life
The mother wound impacts your love life. Understand 3 psychological mechanisms and transform your relationship patterns for lasting fulfillment.
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 →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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