Stop Recurrent Depression: 7 Ways to Break the Cycle
Learn why your depression keeps coming back and discover effective CBT strategies to prevent relapses. Break the cycle and regain control of your mental health.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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High Standards: Are They Harming Your Relationship?
Discover how high standards can unknowingly damage your relationship. Learn to identify signs of relational perfectionism and foster healthier connections.
Read the article →Young Schema Test: Free Online Self-Assessment
Discover your core emotional patterns with a free Young Schema Test. Understand how early experiences shape your relationships and well-being.
Read the article →Couple Conflict Style Test: How Do You Fight?
Discover your couple conflict style with our scientifically-validated test. Improve communication and reduce tension in your relationship today.
Read the article →Do Women Marry Up? Science & Myth of Hypergamy Explained
Explore the science behind hypergamy and challenge common myths. Understand if women really marry up based on status, wealth, or power with this analysis.
Read the article →Hypergamy: Definition, Myth or Reality? What the Science Says
Hypergamy: the tendency to partner with someone of higher social status. Evolutionary reality or cultural myth? An evidence-based analysis.
Read the article →Alcohol: Do You Drink Too Much? Take Our 10-Question Test
Concerned about your drinking habits? Take this confidential 10-question alcohol test to evaluate your consumption and understand if it's becoming a problem.
Read the article →Family Control: 20 Questions to Assess Its Impact on You
Discover if your family still controls you. This 20-question test helps assess the impact of a toxic family on your adult relationships and well-being, offering insights for healing.
Read the article →Finding a Therapist: 5 Steps to Choose Well
Discover how to find the right therapist with this simple guide. Learn key steps to choose a psychopractitioner who truly understands your needs.
Read the article →Finding a CBT Therapist: Your 5-Step Guide
Discover how to find the right CBT therapist with this 5-step guide. Choose a practitioner who understands your needs for effective support.
Read the article →He Loves You But Won't Let You Leave: Understanding Control
Explore why someone might say "I love you" but prevent you from leaving. Understand the dynamics of control and attachment in relationships.
Read the article →Is Your Drinking Out of Control? Take Our 10-Question Test
Concerned about your alcohol use? This 10-question test helps you assess if your drinking is out of control and offers clarity on your consumption patterns.
Read the article →Toxic Family Impact: 20 Questions to Assess Your Adult Life
Family wounds never truly disappear. They embed themselves in our relational patterns, our romantic behaviors, and our vision of ourselves
Read the article →Relationship Anxiety: 5 Ways to Build Lasting Trust
Understand relationship anxiety and learn effective CBT strategies to transform fear into lasting trust. Build a secure, stable partnership.
Read the article →Stop Saying These 15 Things to Your Partner for a Better Bond
Improve your relationship by learning to stop saying 15 toxic phrases. Foster compassionate communication and a healthier, more connected partnership today.
Read the article →The 9 Seducer Types (Robert Greene): Which One Are You?
Robert Greene's 9 seducer archetypes decoded — the Siren, the Rake, the Charmer and more. Spot your type and the psychology behind irresistible attraction.
Read the article →Robert Greene: 9 Types of People You're Attracted To
Discover the 9 types of people you're attracted to, based on Robert Greene's psychological analysis. Understand these universal attraction mechanisms.
Read the article →Jealousy: How Obsessive Watching Poisons Your Love
Understand how obsessive watching fuels destructive jealousy in relationships. Learn to identify and manage jealous thoughts for healthier, more secure love.
Read the article →The 48 Laws of Power: Spot the Secret Moves People Make
How do powerful people quietly manipulate others? Decode the key laws of power, recognize the hidden tactics used on you, and protect yourself with awareness.
Read the article →48 Laws of Power: Unveiling Its Psychological Impact
Explore the psychological mechanisms behind Robert Greene's 48 Laws of Power. Understanding these dynamics can empower you in relationships and life.
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