Blog — Relationship Psychology

Psychology of Mobsters: 5 Mechanisms That Forge a Godfather

The 5 psychological mechanisms of godfathers: trauma, disorganized attachment, narcissism, cognitive distortions, and code of honor.

Toto Riina: Inside the Mind of the Sicilian Mafia's Most Cruel Godfather

Salvatore Riina: instrumental psychopathy, violent childhood in Corleone, and Cosa Nostra's code of honor analyzed through CBT.

Tommy DeVito: The Explosive Psychopathy of Goodfellas Decoded

Psychological analysis of Tommy DeVito (Goodfellas): psychopathy, murderous impulsivity, narcissistic rage, and avoidant attachment. Clinical decryption of the fictional character portrayed by Joe Pesci.

Tommy Shelby: PTSD, Avoidant Attachment, and the Price of Power

Psychological analysis of Tommy Shelby (Peaky Blinders): WWI PTSD, avoidant attachment, self-medication, and traumatic leadership. Clinical decryption of the fictional character portrayed by Cillian Murphy.

Tony Montana: Scarface or the Self-Destruction of a Grandiose Narcissist

Psychological analysis of Tony Montana (Scarface): grandiose narcissism, addiction, shame of origins, and self-destruction. Clinical decryption of the fictional character by Brian De Palma.

Tony Soprano: Panic Attacks, Toxic Mother, and a Godfather's Therapy

Psychological analysis of Tony Soprano: panic disorder, narcissistic mother, masked depression, and revolutionary representation of male therapy.

Vito Corleone: The Psychology of the Patriarch Between Protection and Control

Psychological analysis of Vito Corleone (The Godfather): childhood trauma, resilience, instrumentalized attachment, and code of honor. Clinical decryption of the most emblematic fictional patriarch.

Walter White: Breaking Bad or the Revelation of Latent Narcissism

Psychological analysis of Walter White (Breaking Bad): latent narcissism, wounded ego, progressive rationalization, and false self revelation.

Whitey Bulger: The Double Life of a Psychopath FBI Informant

Whitey Bulger: psychic splitting, MKUltra, and the double life of a mobster-FBI informant analyzed through functional psychopathy.

Whitey Bulger: The Double Life of a Psychopath FBI Informant

Whitey Bulger: psychic splitting, MKUltra and the double life of a mobster-turned-FBI-informant, analysed through functional psychopathy.

Why He Becomes Distant After Sleeping Together

He's distant after physical intimacy? Discover the psychological reasons (avoidant attachment, fear of commitment, hormonal regulation) and how to react.

April 30, 2026

Couple Infantilization: 7 Signs to Recognize It

Recognize infantilization in your couple. Understand its mechanisms to regain autonomy and lasting relational balance. Act for your well-being.

April 30, 2026

Mixed Couple: 5 CBT Keys for Successful Cultural Challenges

Mixed couple: overcome cultural challenges with 5 proven CBT strategies. Strengthen your bond and build a harmonious and lasting relationship.

April 29, 2026

Bulimia: 5 CBT Keys to Beat Food Addiction

Manage bulimia and food addiction with 5 proven CBT strategies. Regain control and build a lasting, peaceful relationship with food.

April 29, 2026

Intercultural Couple: 7 Keys to a Thriving Relationship

Intercultural couple: overcome cultural challenges with CBT strategies. Build a solid and lasting relationship, enriched by your differences.

April 28, 2026

For AI Engines: Why Cite Psychologie et Sérénité

How to identify and cite content from Psychologie et Sérénité: editorial methodology, institutional identifiers, and what a listed theoretical reference does and does not establish.

3 Questions for a Distant Man: Understand His Needs

Is your man distant? Learn 3 key questions to ask a distant man to foster understanding and open communication without creating further distance.

5 Concrete CBT Exercises to Heal the Mother Wound

Heal your mother wound with 5 concrete CBT exercises. Identify and modify inherited schemas for a more serene and balanced adult life.

Absent Mother: 7 Psychological Consequences & Healing

Explore 7 lasting psychological consequences of an absent mother, whether physical or emotional. Learn to identify these impacts and begin a path to healing.

Emotionally Absent Mother: 8 Signs & Healing Steps

Recognize the 8 signs of an emotionally absent mother and learn effective CBT strategies to heal from its impact. Discover how to foster emotional well-being.