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.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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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 →Test: How Emotionally Dependent Are You? 25-Item Assessment Inspired by Beattie
Emotional dependence is a complex relational pattern where self-esteem rests excessively on the approval of others, often leading to suffering.
Read the article →Emotional Dependency in Texts: 13 Patterns in Your Daily Messages
Emotional dependency often manifests subtly, but texts reveal deep markers. From validation-seeking to abandonment fear, messages mirror insecurities. Identify these patterns for healthier attachment.
Read the article →Expressing Needs Without Blame: A CBT Guide to Better Communication
Learn how to express your needs in your relationship without blame. This guide includes CBT techniques and practical tips for healthier communication.
Read the article →Gaslighting in Texts: 15 Key Phrases to Recognize from Your Partner
Gaslighting is an insidious form of psychological manipulation where someone makes you doubt your perception, memory, and mental health. Learn to recognize it.
Read the article →Ghosting: 13 Subtle Signs in Last Messages You Missed
Ghosting, the sudden, unexplained disappearance of someone you've been connecting with, often leaves confusion and pain. Learn to spot the subtle signs.
Read the article →Test: What Is Your Emotional Resilience to Ghosting? 16-Question Assessment
Ghosting, that sudden and unexplained disappearance of a person you had a relationship with, can be a deeply destabilizing experience. Understand how you cope.
Read the article →How Codependent Are You? 25-Item Self-Assessment Inspired by Beattie
Codependency is a complex relational pattern where self-esteem rests excessively on others' approval, often leading to suffering and unbalanced bonds.
Read the article →How Resilient Are You to Ghosting? 16-Question Test
Ghosting—the sudden and unexplained disappearance of someone you had a connection with—can be deeply destabilizing. Assess your emotional resilience here.
Read the article →How Do I Know If I'm a Victim of Trauma Bonding in My Relationship?
Trauma bonding is a paradoxical emotional attachment that develops through cycles of abuse and reconciliation. Learn the key signs and how to break free.
Read the article →Over 2300 applied psychology articles
The Psychologie et Sérénité blog offers over 2300 articles written by Gildas Garrec, CBT Psychopractitioner. 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