The Essentials of Applied Psychology

A collection to understand, take action, and move forward. Each book offers a practical approach grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with concrete exercises and scientific references.

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The books in the collection

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Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships

Manipulation, Narcissistic Abuse, and Recovery

Published: March 2025

  • The 10 warning signs of a toxic relationship
  • Trauma bonding: why your brain creates a dependency
  • Gaslighting: the 8 techniques used to make you doubt your reality
  • CBT strategies to break free from coercive control
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Understanding Your Attachment Style

From Insecure Bonds to Secure Love

Published: May 2025

  • The 4 attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized
  • Identifying your own style and your partner's
  • Earned security: developing secure attachment at any age
  • Practical applications in romantic relationships
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Adolescence in Crisis

A Guide for Overwhelmed Parents

Published: November 2025

  • Understanding the adolescent brain and its reactions
  • Parent-teen communication: common mistakes and solutions
  • Managing crises: self-harm, school phobia, screen addiction
  • When and how to seek professional help
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Loana — Burned by the Light

A Psychological Portrait of a Sacrificed Icon

Published: March 2026

  • Young's early maladaptive schemas: abandonment, mistrust, emotional deprivation
  • Anxious-preoccupied attachment and the desperate search for love
  • The reality TV machine as a psychological trap
  • Complex PTSD and media co-addiction
  • What Loana reveals about a society that devours its idols
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Our Archaic Wounds

The 5 Soul Wounds

Published: April 2026

  • The 5 soul wounds: rejection, abandonment, humiliation, betrayal, injustice
  • The Bourbeau × Young × Bowlby cross-reference table
  • The neuroscience of wounding: amygdala and implicit memory
  • 5 detailed clinical case studies (one per wound)
  • An 8-week healing program with CBT exercises
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Trauma Bonding: Understanding and Breaking Free from Traumatic Bonds

Abuse Cycle, Emotional Withdrawal, and Recovery

Published: April 2026

  • Understanding the traumatic bond: why we stay attached to those who hurt us
  • The 4-phase abuse cycle: tension, explosion, reconciliation, honeymoon
  • The neuroscience of trauma bonding: dopamine, cortisol, and emotional addiction
  • A CBT protocol to break the cycle and rebuild self-esteem
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Avoidant Attachment

Understanding, Loving, and Breaking Free — Volume 2

Published: May 2026

  • The 3 avoidant profiles identified (dismissive, fearful, deactivating)
  • The anxious-avoidant dance decoded and how to break the cycle
  • 8-week CBT protocol to restructure schemas
  • The path to "earned secure" — neuroplasticity at the service of change
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Inside the Mind of Organized Criminals

A Psychological Analysis of Major Crime Figures

Published: May 2026

  • 19 criminal organizations decoded (Cosa Nostra, cartels, yakuza, triads, Bratva...)
  • 12 real mobsters clinically analyzed (PCL-R): Capone, Escobar, Luciano, Riina, Gotti...
  • 5 fictional characters decoded: Soprano, Corleone, White, Shelby, Fring
  • Comparative PCL-R table, 62-term glossary, annotated filmography, 47 recommended books
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About the collection

The Essentials of Applied Psychology is a collection designed to make the tools and knowledge of contemporary clinical psychology accessible to everyone. Each book is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), recognized as the gold-standard approach for many psychological disorders.

The goal is not to replace professional therapy, but to provide keys to understanding and practical exercises that anyone can use in their daily life. Scientific references are cited in each book to allow readers to explore topics further.

The topics cover the main issues encountered in clinical practice: toxic relationships, couples, attachment, anxiety, romantic grief, emotional dependency, parenting, and adolescence. Each book can be read independently, in whatever order suits your situation.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the author of these books?

Gildas Garrec is a certified CBT psychotherapist based in Nantes, France. Drawing on his experience in private practice and video consultations, he writes books that combine scientific rigor with accessibility for the general public.

Where can I buy the books?

Each book is available in 3 formats: PDF for instant download on this site (4.99 EUR — recommended, direct support for my work), or on Amazon as Kindle (4.99 EUR) and paperback (13.70 EUR). PDF is the recommended format: instant delivery and multi-device reading.

Do I need to read the books in order?

No, each book is independent and covers a specific topic. Start with the one that best matches your current situation. Some books complement each other naturally (e.g., attachment and emotional dependency), but no prerequisites are necessary.

Do these books replace therapy?

These books are complementary tools based on CBT. They offer practical exercises and insights but do not replace professional therapy. If you are going through a difficult time, do not hesitate to seek professional help.

Which format should I choose?

The 3 formats contain the exact same content. Choose the one that fits your reading habits.

PDF

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  • · Instant download
  • · All devices (PC, Mac, phone, tablet)
  • · Free annotations, printable

Kindle

4,99 € (Amazon)

  • · Instant via Kindle app
  • · Kindle ecosystem only
  • · Included in Kindle Unlimited

Paperback

13,70 € (Amazon)

  • · 1-3 days delivery (Amazon)
  • · Physical book, gift-friendly
  • · Annotate on the page

Choosing the PDF directly supports my work (90% margin vs ~25% on Amazon after their fees).

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