OCD and Mental Rituals: Treatment Through ERP Exposure
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Specific Phobia: What a Typical CBT Session Looks Like
Discover how a CBT session unfolds to treat specific phobias with a psychotherapist in Nantes.
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 →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 in Nantes
Explore ACT cognitive defusion to gain perspective on your thoughts. Practical exercises and expert advice from a CBT therapist in Nantes.
Read the article →Cognitive Defusion in ACT: Unhook from Thoughts & Thrive in Nantes
Discover ACT cognitive defusion to gain distance from your thoughts. Practical exercises & expert CBT therapist advice in Nantes for mental freedom.
Read the article →Master ACT Cognitive Defusion: Unhook from Thoughts in Nantes
Discover ACT cognitive defusion to gain perspective on your thoughts. Practical exercises and expert advice from a CBT psychotherapist in Nantes.
Read the article →Screens and Sleep: Brain Impact and CBT Solutions
How screens disrupt your sleep and affect your brain. Therapeutic solutions validated by a CBT psychotherapist.
Read the article →Should I Leave Him? A CBT Test & Practical Guide to Your Decision
Haunted by 'Should I leave him?' This paralyzing question deserves a clear answer. Use our CBT-inspired test and guide to clarify your relationship decision.
Read the article →Should I Leave My Partner? A CBT Test & Guide to Clarify Your Decision
Struggling with 'Should I leave my partner?' This paralyzing question, haunting your nights, deserves a clear answer. Use our CBT guide to find clarity.
Read the article →Should I Leave My Partner? A CBT Test & Practical Guide
Struggling with 'Should I leave my partner?' This paralyzing question, haunting you day and night, deserves a clear, CBT-inspired answer. Find clarity here.
Read the article →Chronic Insomnia: The CBT-I Protocol to Restore Sleep
Discover the scientifically validated CBT-I protocol to overcome chronic insomnia. Concrete techniques and support in Nantes.
Read the article →Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion: A Practical CBT Guide in Nantes
Cultivate self-compassion with Kristin Neff's exercises. Reduce stress & self-criticism through CBT. Your practical guide by a CBT therapist in Nantes.
Read the article →Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion: A Practical CBT Guide in Nantes
Cultivate self-compassion with Kristin Neff's exercises. Reduce stress & self-criticism through CBT. Your practical guide from a CBT therapist in Nantes.
Read the article →Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion: Your CBT Guide to Well-being in Nantes
Cultivate self-compassion with Kristin Neff's exercises. Reduce stress & self-criticism through CBT. A practical guide from a CBT therapist in Nantes.
Read the article →Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion: Your Practical CBT Guide in Nantes
Cultivate self-compassion with Kristin Neff's exercises. Reduce stress & self-criticism through CBT. Your practical guide by a CBT therapist in Nantes.
Read the article →OCD: Understanding Obsessions and Compulsions, and Breaking Free (CBT)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects 2 to 3% of the population. Understand the obsession-anxiety-compulsion mechanism and the CBT strategies (ERP) that work.
Read the article →Temperament and Character: Understanding the Foundations of Your Personality
Innate temperament or character shaped by life? Understand the difference, the major dimensions (Cloninger, Thomas & Chess), and what you can change.
Read the article →Virtual Infidelity: Understanding, Managing, and Healing with CBT
The digital age has reshaped many aspects of our lives, including intimate relationships. What was once confined to the physical world now extends to the virtual.
Read the article →Over 190 applied psychology articles
The Psychologie et Sérénité blog offers over 190 articles written by Gildas Garrec, CBT psychotherapist in Paris. 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