Does No Contact Actually Work? What Science Says
Is no contact a reconquest strategy or a healing tool? The neuroscience of breakups, attachment theory, and practical implementation.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Why They're Ghosting You (And What It Really Means)
The silent treatment is one of the most painful relational behaviors. Discover what it really reveals about your relationship and how to respond to it.
Read the article →Why Cowards Ghost You (And What It Says About Them)
Discover the psychological mechanisms behind breakups via text and ghosting: avoidance, emotional immaturity, narcissism, digital culture.
Read the article →Your First CBT Session: What Really Happens
Considering seeing a CBT psychotherapist in Nantes? Discover what happens during your first session and how CBT can help you.
Read the article →Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Them
Rumination is a process of repetitive and passive thinking centered on the causes and consequences of one's own distress.
Read the article →Is Your Relationship Struggling? Find Help in Nantes
When should you consult a couples therapist in Nantes? How do you choose the right professional? A practical guide based on research-validated approaches.
Read the article →Why Men Suffer in Silence (And How to Stop)
Male mental load exists but remains taboo. Discover why men break down in silence and how CBT can help break free from this impasse.
Read the article →How to Rebuild After a Toxic Relationship
Reconstruction after a toxic relationship: complete CBT guide with practical exercises to regain self-confidence and rebuild on healthy foundations.
Read the article →The Dad-Shaped Hole in Your Love Life
An absent father leaves deep marks on adult romantic relationships. Discover the mechanisms and pathways to healing.
Read the article →Why You Keep Dating the Same Person (Over and Over)
You leave a toxic relationship after months of suffering. You swear to yourself that 'never again'.
Read the article →Long Distance? How to Actually Make It Work
You love each other. But miles, time zones, or life circumstances keep you physically apart.
Read the article →AI's Secret to Fixing Your Relationship
Can AI help you understand and improve your romantic relationships? Discover the role of conversation analysis through artificial intelligence.
Read the article →Your Baby Just Broke Your Marriage — Here's How to Fix It
A baby's arrival is the biggest crisis a couple faces. Discover the CBT guide to preserve your relationship during this transition.
Read the article →Why You Procrastinate When You're Actually Anxious
Do you constantly put things off, not out of laziness, but because a diffuse sense of dread paralyzes you?
Read the article →Why Your Ex Went Silent (And What It Means)
Your ex won't respond? Discover the psychological mechanisms of conversational withdrawal, disengagement signals, and how to respond.
Read the article →Are You Addicted to Someone? 10 Signs You Can't Let Go
Emotional dependency creates an addiction to another person. Discover the 10 revealing signs and CBT strategies to regain your emotional autonomy.
Read the article →Stop Feeling Guilty for Saying No
"I can't say no. Even when I'm exhausted, even when it's unfair, even when I know I'll regret it."
Read the article →Why You Text Like This (Your Attachment Style Exposed)
Discover how your attachment style (anxious, avoidant, secure) manifests in your couple's messages and texts.
Read the article →The 12 Burnout Stages You Can Actually Reverse
Freudenberger and North identified 12 stages of burn-out. Discover where you stand and how CBT can help you reverse the process.
Read the article →Why Your Fear Gets Worse When You Avoid It
The avoidance-anxiety cycle is the hidden engine of all phobias. Understanding this mechanism is the first step to breaking free from it.
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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