Bernard Arnault: A CBT Psychological Portrait of a Luxury Icon
Explore Bernard Arnault's psychological portrait through a CBT lens. Discover the schemas and strategic mindset behind the LVMH luxury empire's rise to the top.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Bill Gates: Unpacking the Mind of a Tech Visionary
Explore Bill Gates' psychological portrait, from tech prodigy to global philanthropist. Discover the CBT schemas and mindset behind his extraordinary journey.
Read the article →Cristiano Ronaldo: A Psychological Portrait of Drive & Resilience
Explore Cristiano Ronaldo's psychological portrait, examining the motivation, ego, and resilience that shaped his exceptional journey.
Read the article →Diego Maradona: A Psychological Portrait of a Football Icon
Explore Diego Maradona's psychological portrait, examining the inner demons and coping mechanisms that shaped his extraordinary life and career.
Read the article →François Pinault: Unpacking the Psychology of an Empire Builder
Explore François Pinault's psychological portrait: the CBT schemas that drove his rise from rural Brittany to the pinnacle of the global luxury industry.
Read the article →George Soros: A Portrait of Resilience & Philanthropy
Explore George Soros's psychological portrait, examining how early trauma shaped his resilience and drive for social change. Understand his unique journey.
Read the article →Henry Ford: A Psychological Portrait of Innovation & Shadow
Explore Henry Ford's psychological portrait, analyzing his drive for innovation and the controversial shadows of his convictions. Understand his complex legacy.
Read the article →Howard Schultz: Shame, Vision, & Starbucks' Success Story
Explore Howard Schultz's psychological portrait — from poverty and shame in Brooklyn to building Starbucks into a global empire. A revealing CBT analysis.
Read the article →Ingvar Kamprad: Dyslexia, Frugality, & IKEA's Founder
Explore Ingvar Kamprad's psychological portrait, examining how dyslexia, frugality, and his past shaped the IKEA founder's life and legacy.
Read the article →Jack Ma: Resilience & Rejection – A Psychological Portrait
Explore Jack Ma's psychological journey, from rejections to success. Learn how his resilience can inspire your own path to overcoming adversity.
Read the article →Jean-Claude Killy: The Psychology of a Champion's Success
Explore Jean-Claude Killy's psychological drivers for success, resilience, and career transition from athlete to business leader. Learn how he achieved excellence.
Read the article →Jeff Bezos: Psychology of His 'Day 1' Obsession
Explore the psychological drivers behind Jeff Bezos's ambition and 'Day 1' philosophy. Understand how his early life may have shaped his unique path.
Read the article →Jensen Huang: A Psychological Portrait of Resilience
Explore Jensen Huang's psychological portrait. Understand the resilience and vision driving Nvidia's CEO, offering insights into his exceptional journey.
Read the article →Jesse Owens: Psychological Resilience & Triumph Over Adversity
Explore Jesse Owens' psychological portrait and the remarkable CBT schemas that fueled his triumph over racial discrimination at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Read the article →John D. Rockefeller: A Psychological Portrait
Explore John D. Rockefeller's psychological portrait. Discover how childhood trauma shaped his ruthlessness, ambition, and eventual philanthropic legacy.
Read the article →Jonny Wilkinson: Unpacking a Perfectionist's Mindset & OCD
Explore Jonny Wilkinson's psychological portrait: from World Cup glory to battling perfectionism and OCD. Understand his path to inner peace through CBT.
Read the article →Kylian Mbappé: A CBT Psychological Portrait & Analysis
Explore Kylian Mbappé's psychological portrait through a CBT lens. Understand the impact of pressure and success on his psyche, offering insights into resilience.
Read the article →Larry Page: A Psychological Portrait of Google's Co-founder
Explore Larry Page's psychological dynamics, leadership, and impact on the digital world. Understand the mind behind Google's success.
Read the article →LeBron James: A CBT Psychological Portrait of a Leader
Explore LeBron James's psychological portrait through a CBT lens. Understand the resilience and determination shaping his iconic leadership and success.
Read the article →Lionel Messi: Psychology of Perseverance & Introversion
Explore Lionel Messi's psychological portrait, examining his journey of perseverance and introversion. Discover how early challenges shaped his resilience.
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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