Nero: Did He Lose His Mind? A Psychological Profile
Was Emperor Nero truly mad, or misunderstood? A clinical profile of his personality, schemas, and defense mechanisms decodes the tyrant history still debates.
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Isaac Newton: The Neuroses Behind the Scientific Genius
Isaac Newton's psychology: how early abandonment shaped his neuroses, isolation, and obsessive drive. A clinical portrait of the genius behind the equations.
Read the article →Nietzsche: Was His Genius Born From a Wounded Mind?
Did childhood loss shape Nietzsche's philosophy? A CBT analysis of the wounds, schemas, and inner conflicts behind one of history's boldest thinkers.
Read the article →Did Shakespeare Have Psychological Disorders? An Analysis
Explore if Shakespeare had psychological disorders through a CBT lens. This analysis examines his schemas, personality, and defense mechanisms.
Read the article →Diderot's Psychology: Understanding His Obsessive Curiosity
Explore Denis Diderot's psychology through a CBT lens. Uncover the deep patterns behind his obsessive curiosity and chronic dilettantism.
Read the article →Dostoevsky: How Writing His Anxieties Can Help You
Explore Dostoevsky's anxieties through a CBT lens. Discover how his psychological journey and writings illuminate universal human struggles and offer insights for your own well-being.
Read the article →Du Fu: How Trauma Forged His Genius & Resilience
Explore Du Fu's psychological portrait, examining how early abandonment and trauma influenced his poetry and fostered remarkable resilience. Understand his journey.
Read the article →Elizabeth I: Why She Never Married & Her Psychology
Explore Elizabeth I's psychology and why she never married. Understand her attachment patterns and schemas through a CBT lens.
Read the article →Emotional Dependency vs. Love: 10 Key Differences Explained
Understand emotional dependency vs. love. Learn 10 key differences to build healthier relationships and foster true emotional autonomy.
Read the article →Emotional Intelligence: Develop Yours as an Adult with CBT
Enhance your emotional intelligence as an adult using scientifically validated CBT techniques. Learn practical strategies to manage emotions effectively and improve relationships.
Read the article →Overcome Phobias: 5 Steps to Face Fears Gradually
Learn to overcome phobias with 5 proven steps for progressive exposure therapy. This guide helps you face fears gradually and reduce anxiety effectively.
Read the article →FDR's Psychology: 5 Insights on Power & Resilience
Explore Franklin D. Roosevelt's psychological portrait through CBT. Uncover how his early schemas shaped his remarkable resilience and leadership.
Read the article →Fellini: What Really Motivated His Genius? A CBT Analysis
Explore Federico Fellini's complex motivations and psychological architecture through a CBT lens. This analysis reveals his early schemas and personality.
Read the article →Foucault: How Early Wounds Forged His Genius
Explore Michel Foucault's psychological profile through CBT and Young's schemas. Understand how his early experiences shaped his revolutionary thought.
Read the article →Franco: Why He Acts This Way? Psychology Explains
Understand Franco's behavior through psychology. Learn how early experiences, like abandonment, shape adult relational patterns and anxiety.
Read the article →Genghis Khan: What Motivated His Traumatic Rise to Power?
Explore Genghis Khan's motivations through a psychological lens. Understand how early trauma and abandonment shaped his quest for power and strategic vision.
Read the article →Michelangelo's Mind: A CBT Psychological Portrait
Explore Michelangelo's complex psychology through a CBT lens. This article analyzes his early schemas and personality, offering insights into his genius and struggles.
Read the article →George Washington: Why Was He So Distant? A CBT View
Explore George Washington's distant persona through a CBT lens. Understand the psychological schemas and attachment patterns that shaped his leadership and relationships.
Read the article →Goethe: Why This Genius Was So Tormented
Explore Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's tormented mind. This analysis reveals the schemas, attachment styles, and Big Five traits that shaped his genius and suffering.
Read the article →Gogol: Unpacking His Fears Through Psychology & CBT
Explore the psychological depths of Nikolai Gogol's fears, analyzing his life and works through Young's schemas and CBT principles for insight.
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