When Your Past Hijacks Your Present: C-PTSD Explained
Complex PTSD, emotional flashbacks and toxic shame: understand the difference from classic PTSD and learn to cope with CBT.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Walking on Eggshells? Your Survival Guide for Borderline Love
Living with a borderline partner: emotional validation, SET communication, cycle management. Complete CBT guide to protect your relationship.
Read the article →Why You Keep Drinking (And How to Actually Stop)
Discover how CBT and motivational interviewing help overcome alcohol addiction. A therapeutic approach in Nantes.
Read the article →Take Back Control: The Anxiety Fix That Actually Works
Understand anxiety in all its forms, discover scientifically validated CBT tools, and learn to regain control through concrete strategies.
Read the article →The Anxiety Spiral: How to Break Free (The CBT Method)
Anxiety disorders, cognitive distortions, phobias, OCD, insomnia, burnout, rumination: understanding anxiety and treating it with cognitive behavioral therapy. 3000+ word guide with practical exercises.
Read the article →The 4 Love Styles That Control Your Relationships
Discover the 4 attachment styles, their impact on your romantic relationships, the anxious-avoidant dynamic, and strategies to move toward secure attachment.
Read the article →Why You're Lonely Even When Someone's There
Attention, validation and connection are three distinct needs that most people confuse — with profound consequences on their relationships. A CBT psychotherapist breaks down the differences.
Read the article →Why You're Still Not Hearing Each Other (And How to Fix It)
Gottman's 4 Horsemen, the 5:1 ratio, nonviolent communication, constructive arguments, mental load, sexuality: the complete guide to transforming communication in your relationship.
Read the article →The Secret to Relationships That Actually Last
Discover the psychological mechanisms of couples, Gottman's research, the 5 love languages, conflict management, and CBT strategies for building a fulfilling and lasting relationship.
Read the article →Stop Swiping, Start Connecting: Modern Dating Decoded
Dating apps, dating fatigue, first dates, red flags, situationships, nice guy syndrome: the complete guide to dating authentically in 2026, based on psychology and research.
Read the article →Why You Feel Empty Without Them (5 Steps Out)
Emotional dependency signs, causes, and how to break free. A CBT therapist's complete guide to recognizing and overcoming emotional dependency.
Read the article →Emotional Dependency: Complete Guide, Test & How to Break Free
Are you emotionally dependent? Take our free test, understand the 10 signs, and discover the 5-step CBT method to break free from emotional dependency.
Read the article →Stop Hating Yourself: The 5-Step Guide to Real Self-Worth
The 5 pillars of self-esteem, Young's schemas, impostor syndrome, self-compassion, hypersensitivity, concrete CBT exercises. 3000+ word clinical guide.
Read the article →Rebuilding Your Self-Worth: The Real Reasons You Doubt Yourself
Understand the mechanisms of self-esteem, identify the schemas that weaken it, and discover concrete CBT tools to rebuild lasting confidence.
Read the article →Bankruptcy: A Complete Guide to Rebuilding
Complete bankruptcy guide: psychological consequences, CBT and rebuilding. Grief, shame, couples, children. Concrete solutions. Read now.
Read the article →Anxiety: A Complete CBT Guide to Regaining Control
Anxiety, panic attacks, rumination? Complete CBT guide with concrete techniques. Understand and master your anxiety now.
Read the article →Why You're Stuck in the Same Relationship Pattern
Anxious, avoidant, disorganized, secure: what is your attachment style? How does emotional dependency sabotage your relationships? Complete guide with tests and CBT tools.
Read the article →Stop Fighting the Same Argument Over and Over
Gottman's 4 Horsemen, NVC, stonewalling, chronic arguments: understand everything about couple communication and how to fix it.
Read the article →Emotional Dependence: Breaking Free and Regaining Control
Emotional dependence: can't live without the other? 10 signs and CBT tools to break free. Complete guide with tests and testimonials.
Read the article →Self-Esteem: Rebuilding Your Inner Worth
Fragile self-esteem? 5 pillars and CBT exercises to rebuild your confidence. Stop depending on others' opinions. Transformation.
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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