Stop Hating Yourself: 5 CBT Ways to Build Confidence
"I have poor self-esteem." This sentence, spoken by so many patients at the beginning of their therapy, covers very different realities.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Breadcrumbing: 5 Ways to Stop The Hot & Cold Cycle
Understand breadcrumbing, the modern hot and cold. Learn to recognize these non-committal signals and protect yourself from emotional manipulation.
Read the article →Breadcrumbing: Why They String You Along & How to Stop It
Understand breadcrumbing, the modern hot-and-cold dynamic. Learn to recognize the signs and protect your emotional well-being from non-committal signals.
Read the article →Self-Belief: Why You Doubt Yourself & How to Fix It
"I have poor self-esteem." This sentence, spoken by so many patients at the beginning of their therapy, covers very different realities.
Read the article →Does No Contact Really Work After a Breakup?
Does the no-contact rule actually work after a breakup? What psychology really says: when it heals you, when it backfires, and how long it takes.
Read the article →Does No Contact Work? The Truth & How It Helps You Heal
Does no contact work after a breakup? Discover the psychological truth about the no contact rule, its benefits for healing, and how it can help you move forward.
Read the article →Relational Control: 6 Signs of Isolation in Relationships
Recognize subtle signs of relational control and isolation. Learn to identify if you're losing autonomy in your relationship to regain your well-being and boundaries.
Read the article →Control Trap: 5 Signs You're Losing Freedom in Relationships
Identify the control trap and recognize 5 key signs you're losing autonomy in relationships. Understand relational control to foster healthier interactions and regain your freedom.
Read the article →Phone & Relationship: Does Your Device Help or Hurt Love?
Does your phone help or hurt your relationship? Discover how digital tools impact couples' communication and well-being, backed by recent research.
Read the article →Heartbreak: 7 Stages of Grief & How to Heal Effectively
Understand the 7 stages of heartbreak and romantic grief. Learn CBT strategies to navigate each phase and heal effectively after a breakup.
Read the article →The 7 Stages of Romantic Grief (After a Breakup)
Heartbreak has stages, just like grief. The 7 stages of romantic grief after a breakup — and how to move through each one toward healing.
Read the article →September Anxiety: 7 CBT Strategies for Back-to-Routine Stress
Feeling September anxiety? Discover 7 effective CBT strategies to manage back-to-routine stress and transition smoothly into the new season with calm and confidence.
Read the article →September Stress: 7 CBT Strategies for Adults
Understand why September stresses you out, even without school. Discover 7 CBT strategies to manage back-to-routine anxiety and transition smoothly.
Read the article →Emotional Dependency Test: Are You Too Dependent?
Assess your emotional dependency with our quick, evidence-based test. Understand your level of autonomy and find strategies for healthier relationships.
Read the article →Emotional Dependency Test: Are You Too Dependent?
Assess your emotional dependency with our self-assessment test. Understand your level of autonomy to foster healthier relationships and well-being.
Read the article →What Your Emojis Really Say About Your Relationship
Your emojis reveal more than you think. Discover how emoji habits act as emotional signals and expose the hidden dynamics of your relationship.
Read the article →January Blues: Why It Hits Hard & 5 Ways to Boost Mood
Understand why January can feel challenging and discover practical, evidence-based strategies to effectively manage and improve your mood during this period.
Read the article →January Blues: Why Your Mood Dips & 5 Ways to Improve It
Understand why January often brings a dip in mood and discover effective, evidence-based strategies to combat the January blues and boost your well-being.
Read the article →5 Phases of Breakup Grief: How to Survive & Heal
Understand the 5 phases of breakup grief, normal reactions, and effective strategies to navigate this painful process and heal. Learn how to cope with loss.
Read the article →Why Breakups Hurt: 5 Ways to Heal From Relationship Loss
Understand why breakups hurt so much and learn effective strategies to heal. Navigate the grieving process and find resources to move forward after relationship loss.
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