Panic Attack: What to Do in the Moment
You're at work, in a meeting, or simply out shopping. Suddenly your heart races, your hands tremble, and you feel like you can't breathe. Here's what to do.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Managing Your Anger: Practical CBT Tools
Anger is a natural emotion, but it can quickly turn destructive. Discover how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers concrete, proven tools to regain control.
Read the article →Assertiveness Without Aggression: The Art of Saying No
In our hectic daily lives, we are constantly solicited. Learn how to say no assertively, respectfully and calmly with proven CBT techniques.
Read the article →Procrastination: Understanding the Mechanism and Overcoming It
Procrastination is far more than laziness or a lack of discipline. It is a complex psychological mechanism affecting about 20% of people chronically.
Read the article →Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Tests: What Do They Measure & Why It Matters?
Emotional intelligence is a crucial psychological skill. Unlike IQ, which measures cognitive abilities, EQ assesses our capacity to understand and manage emotions.
Read the article →Perfectionism: Learning to Let Go Without Guilt
Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. It can drive us to excellence, but it can also become a mental prison of stress, anxiety, and burnout. Here's how to let go.
Read the article →Mental Rumination: 5 Techniques to Quiet an Overactive Mind
You lie down and your mind races. You replay an awkward conversation, imagine worst-case scenarios, and loop endlessly. Here are 5 proven ways to stop it.
Read the article →What Does a Procrastination Test Measure? Complete Guide
Discover what procrastination tests actually measure and how to interpret your results using CBT insights to overcome avoidance patterns.
Read the article →Burnout: Recognizing the Early Warning Signs Before You Collapse
Burnout never comes out of the blue. It builds up gradually, often imperceptibly, until body and mind cry stop. Learn to spot the early signs before the crisis.
Read the article →Social Phobia: The First Steps to Break Free
Social phobia, or social anxiety disorder, is far more than simple shyness. It is an intense, persistent fear of being judged, humiliated or watched by others.
Read the article →What Does a Perfectionism Test Measure?
Explore perfectionism dimensions and how they affect relationships. Learn what perfectionism tests measure with CBT expert insights.
Read the article →Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem After a Difficult Period
Difficult periods — a breakup, job loss, professional failure, grief, illness — often leave deep marks on our self-esteem. Here's how to rebuild it.
Read the article →Anticipatory Anxiety: How to Stop Dreading Everything
Do you ever feel paralysed by the mere thought of a future event, picturing the worst-case scenarios before anything has even happened? Here's how CBT can help.
Read the article →Understanding Emotional Dependency: What Tests Reveal About Your Bonds
In the universal quest for fulfilling relationships, we all aspire to deep and meaningful connections. Yet, this aspiration can subtly transform into an unbalanced attachment.
Read the article →Cognitive Restructuring: A Step-by-Step Exercise
Cognitive restructuring is a cornerstone of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a powerful technique to transform your negative automatic thoughts.
Read the article →Understanding Your Adult Attachment Style: What a Test Reveals
Ever wonder why you repeat relationship patterns? Why some breakups devastate you for months, while others leave you indifferent? Discover your attachment style.
Read the article →Father's Emotional Absence: Understanding Its Psychological Impact & Healing
Paternal disinterest is one of the deepest emotional wounds. When a father is absent, indifferent, or uninvolved, it creates lasting psychological scars.
Read the article →My Ex Returns After 5 Years: How to React and Protect Your Emotions
Your ex reappears after 5 years. You'd moved on, healed, and built a new life. Learn how to react, understand motivations, and protect your emotional well-being using CBT.
Read the article →Understanding Your PSS Score: A Complete Guide to Perceived Stress & Tips
Stress is a constant in modern life. But how do you know if the stress you're feeling is normal or has reached a concerning level? Find out here.
Read the article →Gaslighting: Psychological Manipulation & Protection
Gaslighting is insidious psychological manipulation. Learn techniques, impacts, and CBT exercises to protect yourself from emotional abuse.
Read the article →Over 2100 applied psychology articles
The Psychologie et Sérénité blog offers over 2100 articles written by Gildas Garrec, CBT psychotherapist. 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