CBT Journal: Template and Daily Exercises
Complete CBT journal template with daily exercises: Beck columns, cognitive restructuring, mood tracking, and automatic thoughts.
Read the article →Blog — Psychology and CBT
Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Absent Mother: Psychological Effects and How to Heal
Maternal absence leaves deep marks. Explore the 5 types of absent mothers, their effects on the child and adult, and an evidence-based path to rebuild.
Read the article →Avoidant Partner: Signs, Psychology & How to Reach Them
Loving an avoidant partner? Spot the signs in men and women, understand why they pull away, and learn evidence-based ways to build closeness together.
Read the article →The Complete List of Human Emotions (Plutchik's Wheel)
Every human emotion mapped: Plutchik's 8 primary emotions, the wheel, and the secondary and tertiary dyads. A clear, clinical guide with tables.
Read the article →The 250 Cognitive Biases: Complete List with Definitions
Exhaustive list of the 250 known cognitive biases, classified by category with definitions and concrete examples. Reference article in cognitive psychology.
Read the article →The 250 Cognitive Biases: Complete List & Definitions
A complete list of 250 cognitive biases, grouped by category with clear definitions and concrete examples. The reference guide to how your mind misleads you.
Read the article →Couples Therapy: When to Consult and What to Expect
Couples therapy: when to consult? What to expect from a first session? Complete guide to take the step serenely.
Read the article →Health Anxiety Test: Are You a Cyberchondriac?
Find out whether you suffer from cyberchondria with validated tests. Understand and manage health anxiety in the digital age.
Read the article →Decoding Your Ex's Messages: What They Truly Reveal
Psychological insights into an ex's messages: uncovering hidden intentions, manipulation, nostalgia, or a genuine need for contact. A CBT framework.
Read the article →EMDR vs CBT: Which Therapy to Choose for Relational Trauma
EMDR or CBT for relational trauma? Clinical comparison of both approaches, indications, mechanisms of action, and informed choice criteria.
Read the article →He Stopped Replying: 7 Psychological Keys to Cope
What to do when he stops replying? 7 psychological keys to understand the silence, manage anxiety, and find your emotional balance.
Read the article →Health Anxiety Test: Are You a Cyberchondriac?
Find out if you suffer from cyberchondria with validated tests. Understand and manage anxiety linked to digital health.
Read the article →All Human Emotions: Complete Guide to Primary, Secondary Emotions and Their Dyads
Discover Plutchik's 8 primary emotions, 24 secondary and tertiary dyads, the wheel of emotions and their role in CBT. Complete clinical guide with tables.
Read the article →Positive Parenting for Couples: Turning Disagreements into Growth
Transform couple disagreements with positive parenting principles. Discover practical therapist tips to strengthen your relationship and foster growth.
Read the article →Sleep Apnea & Mental Health: Psychological Impact & Screening Guide
Uncover how sleep apnea impacts mental health, leading to depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues. Learn key screening advice.
Read the article →Sleep Apnea: Mental Impact and Psychological Screening
Discover the links between sleep apnea and psychic disorders: depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders. Screening advice.
Read the article →Sleep Apnea: Mental Impact and Psychological Screening
Discover links between sleep apnea and psychological disorders: depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders. Screening advice included.
Read the article →Sleep Apnea's Mental Health Impact: Psychological Screening & CBT Insights
Explore the links between sleep apnea and mental health issues: depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders. Learn about psychological screening and CBT strategies.
Read the article →Stockholm Syndrome in Couples: Signs & How to Break Free
Stockholm syndrome in a relationship: why you defend and stay attached to a partner who hurts you, the psychological grip behind it, and steps to break free.
Read the article →Test: Is Your Attachment Evolving Toward Security? Progression Markers in 22 Questions
In our quest for well-being and fulfilling relationships, we all aspire, consciously or not, to emotional security. A 22-question test to assess where you stand.
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