Inside the Godfather's Mind: The Psychology of Crime Bosses
What really drives a crime boss? 12 real mobsters and 5 fictional godfathers analyzed through DSM-5 and PCL-R to decode the psychology of organized crime.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Inside the Godfather's Mind: What Psychology Reveals About Crime Bosses
Discover 'Inside the Godfather's Mind': a clinical analysis of 12 real-life mob bosses and 5 fictional ones through the DSM-5 and PCL-R. 19 forms of organized crime decoded.
Read the article →Inside the Godfather's Mind: What Psychology Reveals About Mob Bosses
Inside the Godfather's Mind: 12 real mafia bosses + 5 fictional analyzed via DSM-5 and PCL-R. 19 forms of organized crime.
Read the article →10 Toxic Text Messages That Are Killing Your Relationship
These 10 toxic text messages quietly erode couples. See the destructive phrases to avoid and the respectful wording that rebuilds connection instead.
Read the article →Absent Father and Eating Disorders in Daughters
How paternal absence favors anorexia, bulimia and eating disorders in daughters. Psychological mechanisms, body image and CBT therapeutic paths.
Read the article →Adult Attachment Style Quiz: Uncover Your Relational Patterns
Identify your attachment style (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized) with 10 key questions. Learn about Bowlby's theory and its impact on your relationships.
Read the article →Adult Attachment Style Test: Discover Your Style in 10 Questions
Identify your attachment style (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized) with 10 key questions. Bowlby's theory and its impact on your relationships.
Read the article →Adult Attachment Test: Discover Your Style in 10 Questions
Identify your attachment style (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized) through 10 key questions. Bowlby's theory and impact on your relationships.
Read the article →Anxiety Test: Assess Your Level in 5 Minutes
Discover the validated scales (GAD-7, Hamilton, Beck) to assess your anxiety. Score interpretation and advice on how to act.
Read the article →Anxiety Test: Assess Your Level in 5 Minutes
Discover the validated scales (GAD-7, Hamilton, Beck) to assess your anxiety. Score interpretation and advice to take action.
Read the article →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 →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 →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