George Orwell: Was He Afraid of Himself? A Psych Portrait
Explore George Orwell's complex psyche. This psychological portrait analyzes his early schemas, attachment, and Big Five traits through a CBT lens.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Rodin's Fear of Love: A Psychological History
Explore Auguste Rodin's psychological history, analyzing his early maladaptive schemas and attachment patterns to understand his fear of love and creative genius.
Read the article →Gustav Klimt: Decoding His Avoidant Attachment Style
Explore Gustav Klimt's psychology through his art and relationships. Understand how avoidant attachment shaped his life and creative genius.
Read the article →Freddie Mercury: 5 Lessons on Abandonment & Identity
Explore Freddie Mercury's psychology, focusing on abandonment and identity. Learn how his early experiences shaped his quest for self and artistic dominance.
Read the article →Frida Kahlo: Uncover & Heal Your Emotional Wounds Today
Explore Frida Kahlo's life and art to understand your own emotional wounds. Learn how trauma, resilience, and creativity intertwine for healing and growth.
Read the article →Bob Marley: The Psychology of His Enduring Appeal
Explore Bob Marley's enduring appeal through a psychological lens. Understand how his early experiences shaped his quest for acceptance and connection.
Read the article →Coco Chanel: What Drove Her Lifelong Need for Control?
Explore Coco Chanel's psychological profile, revealing how early trauma and abandonment fueled her lifelong obsession with control. Understand her resilience.
Read the article →Bob Dylan: A Psychological Look at His Unique Mind
Explore Bob Dylan's unique psychology, examining his emotional isolation and complex relationship with fame through a clinical lens.
Read the article →David Bowie: Psychology of a Fascinating Icon Revealed
Explore David Bowie's psychological architecture, from early schemas to creative genius. Understand how his unique evolution shaped his iconic personas.
Read the article →Maria Callas: Unpacking the Psychology of a Vocal Genius
Explore Maria Callas's complex psychology, analyzing how perfectionism and early attachment shaped her life and career. Discover insights from CBT.
Read the article →Mark Rothko: Abandonment & Instability in His Art
Explore Mark Rothko's art through the lens of abandonment and instability schemas. Understand the profound psychological conflicts shaping his iconic canvases.
Read the article →Toni Morrison: How Wounds Shaped Her Literary Masterpieces
Explore Toni Morrison's psychological journey, revealing how early wounds and resilience shaped her profound literary masterpieces.
Read the article →Simone de Beauvoir: Overcoming Blockages & Finding Freedom
Explore how Simone de Beauvoir's psychological journey reveals paths to overcoming personal blockages and achieving existential freedom. Learn from her insights.
Read the article →Aretha Franklin: Trauma, Resilience, & Healing Wounds
Explore Aretha Franklin's life to understand how early trauma and resilience can shape our relational wounds, offering a path to healing.
Read the article →Borges: What His Torments Reveal About Your Psyche
Explore the psychological torments of Jorge Luis Borges and discover what his struggles with anxiety and isolation can teach you about your own inner world.
Read the article →Marguerite Duras: Unpacking Her Torment & Your Own
Explore Marguerite Duras's psychological torment through a CBT lens. Understand how early wounds shaped her work and resonate with your own experiences.
Read the article →Yves Saint Laurent: Unpacking His Hidden Torment & Genius
Explore Yves Saint Laurent's complex psychology. This CBT analysis reveals how early schemas shaped his creative genius and profound emotional fragility.
Read the article →Amy Winehouse: How Abandonment Issues Shaped Her Destiny
Explore Amy Winehouse's abandonment issues and how they influenced her life and art. Understand her psychological patterns and path to tragedy.
Read the article →Billie Holiday: Understanding Her Struggle with Self-Love
Explore Billie Holiday's life through a CBT lens to understand why she struggled with self-love due to early trauma and abandonment schemas.
Read the article →Cézanne's Obsession: Genius, Perfectionism, & CBT Insights
Explore Paul Cézanne's struggles with perfectionism and insecurity. Discover how his genius was fueled by deep-seated psychological patterns from a CBT perspective.
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