Wu Zetian: Why She Conquered Power (and Kept It)
Psychological analysis of Wu Zetian: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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The Dictator Who Hides His Broken Childhood: The Psychology Behind Power
Psychological analysis of Xi Jinping: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
Read the article →Yoko Ono: Why She Fascinates and Disturbs So Much
Psychological analysis of Yoko Ono: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read the article →Yonnet Decoded: What His Psyche Really Reveals
Paul Yonnet embodies a singular figure in French thought: the psychologist-sociologist who observes Paris like an entomologist contemplates an anthill....
Read the article →Mishima: Why This Genius Was Self-Destructive
Psychological analysis of Yukio Mishima: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read the article →This Ancient Philosopher Knew Something You Didn't
Psychological analysis of Zhuangzi: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read the article →Zhuge Liang: Why This Genius Was Obsessed With Control
Psychological analysis of Zhuge Liang: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read the article →Why Zola Was Obsessed With Truth (Psychological Analysis)
Psychological analysis of Zola: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read the article →Digital Double Life: 7 Signs That Should Alert You
Discover the warning signals of a digital double life in your relationship and how to respond with the right therapeutic tools.
Read the article →Why You're Exhausted (And It Might Be Depression)
Discover the links between chronic fatigue and depression. Effective CBT solutions with an experienced psychotherapist in Nantes.
Read the article →Loana: psychological portrait of a sacrificed icon
Psychological analysis of Loana Petrucciani: early maladaptive schemas, anxious attachment, complex PTSD and resilience. Clinical portrait of a woman burned by media spotlight.
Read the article →Does Your Relationship Have All 3 Pillars?
Discover Sternberg's love commitment test to evaluate the 3 pillars of your relationship: intimacy, passion and commitment.
Read the article →Video Game Addiction: Signs and Recovery Tips
Recognising video game addiction in teens and adults. WHO classification, warning signs, cognitive mechanisms and CBT strategies.
Read the article →Performance Anxiety: Overcoming Fear of Failure
Performance anxiety in exams, work, sport or intimacy: understand the mechanism and treat it with CBT.
Read the article →Free Psychology API: Access 300+ CBT Articles and 25 Validated Tests
Discover our free REST API to access psychology article metadata, a catalogue of validated psychological tests, and published research statistics.
Read the article →Adult Autism: Signs and Late Diagnosis
Adult autism: recognizing spectrum signs, understanding late diagnosis and adapting your life. CBT approach and neurodivergence.
Read the article →TikTok Self-Diagnosis: When Social Media Replaces Therapy
TikTok self-diagnosis risks: when social media replaces the therapist. 73% inaccurate info, confirmation bias. A CBT analysis.
Read the article →Neurodivergent Couples: Gifted, ADHD, Autism
Giftedness, ADHD or autism in your relationship: understand the gaps, defuse conflict and build an adapted relationship with CBT.
Read the article →Quarter-Life Crisis: When Nothing Makes Sense
Quarter-life crisis at 25-35: everything looks fine on paper but nothing makes sense. Understanding this phase and finding direction with ACT.
Read the article →Mom Guilt: Understanding It and Breaking Free
Mom guilt: why mothers feel guilty and how to break free. Winnicott, cognitive distortions, Neff's self-compassion. Complete guide.
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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