Berlioz: Tormented Genius or Clinical Case? A CBT View
Explore Hector Berlioz's psychology, analyzing his dysfunctional thought patterns and schemas. Understand how CBT could illuminate his tormented genius.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Johannes Brahms: Why He Feared Love & Intimacy
Explore the psychological reasons behind Johannes Brahms's fear of love and intimacy, examining his early life and attachment patterns.
Read the article →Brancusi: How Psychology Explains His Art & Isolation
Explore Constantin Brancusi's psychology, linking his modernist art to cognitive schemas, attachment, and isolation. Understand his creative drive.
Read the article →Albert Camus: Why He Fled Happiness & His Psychology
Explore Albert Camus's psychology through a CBT lens. Understand his abandonment schema, attachment style, and how early loss shaped his philosophy and choices.
Read the article →Christo: Why His Art Explores Impermanence (CBT Analysis)
Understand Christo's psyche and artistic drive through a CBT lens. Discover how his early life shaped his unique vision for impermanent art installations.
Read the article →Bach's Psyche: Did He Have Psychological Disorders?
Explore Johann Sebastian Bach's psyche through a psychological lens. Discover potential disorders and his unique adaptive mechanisms revealed by CBT.
Read the article →Rembrandt: Did Abandonment Fears Shape His Genius?
Explore Rembrandt's life through a psychological lens. Did abandonment fears shape his genius? Understand his complex personality and art.
Read the article →Vivaldi: Did Abandonment Fears Shape His Genius? A CBT View
Explore Antonio Vivaldi's psychology through a CBT lens. Discover if abandonment fears shaped his life and music, offering new insights into his genius.
Read the article →Impostor Syndrome: 5 Steps to Overcome Feeling Like a Fraud
Overcome impostor syndrome with proven CBT techniques. Learn practical strategies to manage self-doubt and embrace your achievements effectively.
Read the article →Édith Piaf: Why She Loved & Suffered So Deeply
Explore Édith Piaf's deep loves and profound suffering through a psychological lens. Understand how early traumas shaped her relationships and well-being.
Read the article →Edvard Munch: Trauma, Art, & Why He Still Resonates
Explore Edvard Munch's psychology through CBT. Understand how his early trauma and existential anxiety shaped his iconic art, and why it remains relevant today.
Read the article →Emily Dickinson: Why She Isolated Herself & What She Tells Us
Explore Emily Dickinson's isolation through a CBT lens. Understand her complex psychology, attachment, and schemas that shaped her solitary life.
Read the article →Couples Emotional Health: 15 Questions to Assess Your Bond
Assess your relationship's emotional health with our 15-question self-assessment for couples. Gain clarity and improve your connection today.
Read the article →Erik Satie: Understanding His Solitude & Genius
Explore Erik Satie's solitary genius through a psychological lens. Understand his abandonment issues and how they shaped his unique musical legacy.
Read the article →Hermann Hesse: Why His Genius Still Captivates Us Today
Explore Hermann Hesse's tormented genius and how his psychological journey shaped enduring literary masterpieces. Understand his lasting impact.
Read the article →Hokusai: Creative Genius & Tormented Mind Explored
Explore Katsushika Hokusai's mind through a CBT lens. Understand the psychological patterns that fueled his genius and personal struggles.
Read the article →Hypersensitivity in Relationships: Strength or Challenge?
Understand hypersensitivity in relationships, exploring its unique strengths and challenges. Learn to navigate this trait for deeper connection.
Read the article →Jackson Pollock: What Drove His Genius & Inner Turmoil?
Explore Jackson Pollock's genius and inner turmoil. Understand the psychological forces and schemas that shaped his revolutionary art and personal struggles.
Read the article →Le Corbusier: How His Psychology Shaped His Architecture
Explore Le Corbusier's psychological schemas and how they influenced his architectural vision. Understand the mind behind his iconic designs.
Read the article →Liszt: Genius, Addiction, & Obsessive Love Explored
Explore Franz Liszt's complex psychology: genius, addiction, and obsessive love. Understand his personality through a compassionate CBT lens.
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