Parental Voice: Why It Still Controls Your Adult Life
Understand why your parents' voice still influences you. Learn how to break free from childhood patterns and reclaim control of your adult life.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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13 Things You'll Regret Doing After a Breakup
The 13 most common post-breakup mistakes — texting your ex, social stalking, rebounds — and how to avoid the regret. A psychologist's guide.
Read the article →Highly Sensitive? 15 Signs You Feel Everything Deeply
Discover if you're highly sensitive with 15 key signs. Understand this trait and learn to transform your high sensitivity into a personal strength.
Read the article →Single on Valentine's Day? Boost Your Self-Esteem
Feeling alone on Valentine's Day is common. Understand the psychology behind social pressure and learn concrete tools to maintain your self-esteem.
Read the article →Why You Hate Valentine's Day: A CBT Guide for Singles
Understand why Valentine's Day feels isolating and learn CBT strategies to manage feelings of loneliness. Discover tools to protect your self-esteem.
Read the article →15 Signs You Feel Everything Deeply: Understand Your Sensitivity
Do you feel everything deeply? Discover 15 signs of high sensitivity and learn how to transform this trait into a personal strength.
Read the article →Stop Checking Their Phone: Manage Jealousy & Build Trust
Learn why you check your partner's phone and how to stop. Understand the psychology of jealousy and manage it effectively for healthier, more trusting relationships.
Read the article →Stop Spying: Why You Check Your Partner's Phone & How To Stop
Understand why you spy on your partner's phone and learn CBT strategies to stop. Overcome jealousy for healthier, more secure relationships.
Read the article →Big Five Personality Test: Know Yourself in 5 Minutes
Discover the Big Five (OCEAN) personality test, the most scientifically validated model. Understand your 5 key dimensions and their impact on your relationships and life.
Read the article →Big 5 Personality Traits: How They Impact Your Relationships
Discover how your Big 5 personality traits (OCEAN) influence your relationships. Gain insights for healthier connections and improved communication. Learn more.
Read the article →Insomnia: Why You Can't Sleep & 5 CBT Fixes
Struggling with insomnia? Discover why you can't sleep and learn 5 evidence-based CBT strategies to improve your sleep quality and reduce stress effectively.
Read the article →Stress & Insomnia: 5 Ways to Sleep Better Tonight
Your mind spins in circles: work problems, yesterday's conflict, tomorrow's to-do list. You calculate: "If I fall asleep now, I'll have 4 hours of sleep left."...
Read the article →Toxic Family at Christmas? 5 Ways to Cope & Protect Your Peace
Navigate toxic family dynamics this Christmas with expert CBT strategies. Learn how to cope, set boundaries, and protect your mental well-being during the holidays.
Read the article →Toxic Family at Christmas: 7 Survival Tips for the Holidays
Navigate your toxic family at Christmas with practical strategies. Learn how to manage difficult dynamics and protect your well-being during the holidays.
Read the article →15 Gaslighting Examples You Won't See Coming
Gaslighting hides in everyday phrases. Spot 15 subtle examples in love, family, and work, and learn to recognize the manipulation before it erodes your reality.
Read the article →15 Gaslighting Tricks: Spot & Protect Your Reality Now
Recognize 15 subtle gaslighting tricks in daily interactions to protect your perception of reality and emotional well-being.
Read the article →Dating in 2026: Navigating New Relationship Trends
Explore the evolving landscape of dating in 2026, from situationships to slow dating. Understand these trends for more authentic connections.
Read the article →2026 Dating Trends: Situationships, Slow Dating & More
The 2026 dating trends redefining love — situationships, slow dating, and the shift toward deeper, more intentional relationships. What they mean for you.
Read the article →Summer Loneliness: 5 CBT Ways to Cope When You Feel Alone
Feeling summer loneliness while others enjoy? Discover effective CBT strategies to manage feelings of isolation and improve your well-being this season.
Read the article →Why Summer Feels Empty: Coping with Vacation Loneliness
Discover why summer vacations can intensify feelings of loneliness for many. Understand this paradox and learn effective strategies to cope with summer isolation.
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