Seneca: Why This Stoic Was Afraid to Love
Explore Seneca's fear of love through a psychological lens. Discover how early maladaptive schemas and attachment issues shaped this complex Stoic philosopher.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Solzhenitsyn: Sacrificing for Truth & Moral Resistance
Explore Alexander Solzhenitsyn's psychology, examining how he transformed suffering into moral resistance. Understand his journey through Young's schemas and CBT.
Read the article →Spartacus: Why His Freedom Obsession Shaped History
Unpack Spartacus's deep drive for freedom using CBT psychology. This article explains his motivations and lasting legacy through a clinical lens.
Read the article →Stendhal: Genius or Patient? A CBT Psychological Analysis
Explore Stendhal's complex psychology, analyzing his attachment issues and emotional wounds through a CBT lens. Understand his journey from loss to literary genius.
Read the article →Sun Tzu: His Strategic Mind & Modern Psychology Insights
Explore Sun Tzu's psychology through modern lenses like CBT and schema therapy. Understand the mind behind The Art of War and its relevance today.
Read the article →Schizoid Personality: Test Your Profile in 7 Questions
Assess whether your traits correspond to schizoid personality. Better understand your social detachment and emotions with this validated test.
Read the article →Xi Jinping: The Broken Childhood Behind the Quest for Power
Xi Jinping's psychology: how a childhood of exile and humiliation shaped his schemas, defenses, and relentless drive for control. A clinical portrait.
Read the article →Osamu Tezuka: Understanding the "God of Manga"'s Psychology
Explore the psychological profile of Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy, through CBT and Young's schemas. Uncover his motivations and genius.
Read the article →Issey Miyake: Trauma, Resilience, & Creative Genius
Explore Issey Miyake's psychological journey, linking childhood trauma to his innovative fashion. Understand his resilience through CBT and Young's schemas.
Read the article →The Housemaid: 3 Psychological Reasons for Your Fascination
Understand why McFadden's The Housemaid affected you so deeply. A CBT analysis of the psychological mechanisms of manipulation and betrayal.
Read the article →Otto von Bismarck: The Psychology of a Machiavellian Mind
What made Otto von Bismarck so strategically ruthless? A psychological profile of the schemas and traits behind the genius who reshaped modern Europe.
Read the article →The Housemaid: Why This Novel Haunts You (CBT Analysis)
Explore the psychology of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. This CBT analysis explains gaslighting, manipulation, and trauma bonding, revealing why the novel resonated so deeply.
Read the article →Qin Shi Huang: Unpacking the Tyrant's Psyche & Legacy
Explore Qin Shi Huang's complex psyche using modern psychological frameworks. Understand how early experiences shaped his empire and character.
Read the article →Theodore Roosevelt: His Drive for Power & Core Schemas
Uncover Theodore Roosevelt's psychological drive for power. This analysis explores his early traumas and cognitive schemas to understand his motivations.
Read the article →Zhuangzi: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Cognitive Health
Explore Zhuangzi's ancient philosophy through a CBT lens to understand dysfunctional cognitive processes and find acceptance through detachment.
Read the article →Mark Antony: Attachment, Schemas, & His Relationship Patterns
Explore Mark Antony's psychological profile through his attachment style and schemas. Understand how his early experiences shaped his tumultuous relationships and destiny.
Read the article →Alexandre Dumas: Psychology of a Prolific Genius
Explore Alexandre Dumas's psychological drive for creative exuberance and recognition. Understand how early schemas shaped his prolific writing and iconic characters.
Read the article →Thomas Jefferson: His Psychology & Your Emotional Patterns
Explore Thomas Jefferson's psychology through CBT. Discover how his schemas and personality offer insights into your own emotional patterns and growth. Learn more.
Read the article →Velazquez: Why His Art & Life Still Fascinate Us
Explore Diego Velazquez's enduring fascination through a psychological lens. Understand his motivations and personality using CBT principles.
Read the article →Verlaine: Why He Suffered in Love & How to Understand It
Explore Paul Verlaine's psychological patterns and why he suffered in love. This analysis offers insights into attachment and maladaptive schemas.
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