Absent Father Wound: 11 Signs in Your Relationship Texts
The absent father wound, whether due to physical, emotional, or symbolic absence, deeply shapes our attachment and communication patterns.
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Am I in a Trauma Bond? 12 Signs to Identify Unhealthy Relationships
Trauma bonding is a complex dynamic where relationships alternate between abuse and affection, fostering deep emotional dependency. Identify the signs.
Read the article →Am I Trauma Bonded? 12 Signs to Check in Your Relationship
Trauma bonding is a complex mechanism where a relationship alternates between abuse and moments of affection, creating intense emotional dependency.
Read the article →Anxious Attachment: 14 Desperate Breakup Messages Decoded
Anxious attachment turns breakups into impulsive texting. The 14 types of desperate messages people send, what fear drives each, and how to stop.
Read the article →How to Handle a Breakup When You Have Anxious Attachment
Anxious attachment makes breakups uniquely painful. Learn key strategies for self-compassion, no contact, and rebuilding inner security after a breakup.
Read the article →Test: Is Your Anxious Attachment Complicating Your Breakup? 22-Question Assessment
During a breakup, an anxious attachment style can intensify the pain, confusion and feeling of abandonment, making the healing process particularly hard.
Read the article →I'm Emotionally Dependent—Can CBT Help Me Heal?
Yes—CBT can transform emotional dependency patterns and rebuild relational autonomy by reshaping thoughts, emotions, and behaviors at their root.
Read the article →Childhood Trauma's Impact on Couple Communication: 12 Markers in Messages
Childhood trauma, even old, never stays in the past; it often subtly manifests in our daily interactions, including our messages with partners.
Read the article →Test: Does Childhood Trauma Impact Your Adult Life? 24-Question ACE Assessment
Yes, trauma experienced during childhood can have profound and lasting repercussions on adult life, influencing our emotional well-being and our relationships.
Read the article →Do Childhood Traumas Still Shape You? 24-Question ACE Test
Yes—traumas experienced in childhood can have deep and lasting impact on adult life, shaping emotional well-being, relationships, and physical health.
Read the article →Do You Excessively Seek Partner Validation? 18-Item Self-Assessment
A healthy need for recognition is natural in relationships, but an excessive, constant quest for partner validation may signal underlying insecurity or relational patterns.
Read the article →Do You Need Your Partner's Validation Too Much? 18-Item Test
A healthy need for recognition is natural in a couple, but a constant, excessive quest for your partner's approval can signal deeper insecurity.
Read the article →Does an Absent Father Shape Your Love Life? 18-Question Test
Yes—paternal absence, physical or emotional, can deeply shape the dynamics of your adult relationships. Assess the impact with this 18-question test.
Read the article →Does CBT Work for Childhood Trauma from Absent Parents?
Yes—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is highly effective for childhood trauma from parental absence, helping reshape dysfunctional patterns and rebuild self-esteem.
Read the article →Does Paternal Absence Affect Your Romantic Relationships? 18-Question Quiz
Paternal absence, physical or emotional, profoundly shapes adult romantic relationships. Understand its impact on attachment, trust, and self-esteem with our quiz.
Read the article →Does Your Partner Gaslight You? 20 Clinical Questions to Find Out
Gaslighting is an insidious form of psychological manipulation that erodes self-confidence and your perception of reality. If you feel confused, doubt your memory or sanity, this self-assessment may help.
Read the article →The Downward Arrow Technique: Find Your Core Beliefs
The downward arrow is a CBT tool that traces an anxious thought down to the deep belief beneath it. How it works, with a step-by-step example to try.
Read the article →Dysthymia: Test and Diagnosis of Chronic Depression
Discover the validated tests to recognize dysthymia, this form of chronic depression that affects 3% of the adult population.
Read the article →Dysthymia: Test and Diagnosis of Chronic Depression
Discover the validated tests for recognizing dysthymia, the form of chronic depression that affects 3% of the adult population.
Read the article →Dysthymia: Understanding, Testing, and Diagnosing Chronic Depression
Discover validated tests to recognize dysthymia, a chronic form of depression affecting 3% of adults. Learn about diagnosis and treatment.
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