Repetitive Couple Arguments: Break the Cycle in 5 Steps
Break free from repetitive couple arguments. Learn effective strategies to resolve recurring conflicts and restore harmony in your relationship.
Read article →Blog — Relationship Psychology
Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Finding Meaning in Suffering: Logotherapy & Existential CBT
Discover how logotherapy and existential CBT help you find meaning in suffering. Learn practical tools to overcome life's challenges and thrive.
Read article →Flying Monkeys: When the Entourage Becomes the Manipulator's Weapon
'Flying monkeys': the people a manipulator recruits to get to you. How to recognize triangulation, the smear campaign, and respond to it.
Read article →Mental Load Self-Assessment: 5 Steps to Balance
Assess your mental load with our self-assessment test. Understand cognitive overload and regain psychological balance with practical strategies.
Read article →Psychological Projection in Relationships: 5 Ways to Spot It
Understand psychological projection in relationships. Learn to identify this unconscious mechanism to transform conflict into an opportunity for growth and connection.
Read article →Mindfulness for Rumination & Anxiety: 5 MBCT Benefits
Discover how Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) effectively reduces rumination and anxiety. Learn practical strategies to live in the present and improve mental well-being.
Read article →Swipe Fatigue Test: Are You Burned Out From Dating Apps?
Experiencing swipe fatigue? Take our self-assessment to understand dating app burnout and learn CBT strategies for authentic connections.
Read article →Inner Critic: 5 Steps to a Caring Ally with CBT
Transform your inner critic into a caring ally using CBT techniques. Discover practical steps to boost your confidence and well-being effectively.
Read article →5 Steps to Forgiveness in Relationships & Rebuilding Trust
Learn 5 psychological steps for genuine forgiveness in relationships. Heal emotional wounds and rebuild trust with this empathetic guide.
Read article →Introversion vs. Social Anxiety: A CBT Guide to Understanding
Confused about introversion and social anxiety? Learn the key differences and how CBT effectively treats anxiety while respecting your temperament.
Read article →Introversion or Social Anxiety? 3 Keys to Distinguish Them
Let's distinguish introversion from social anxiety. Understand how CBT respects your natural temperament and effectively treats fear of social judgment.
Read article →Perfectionism: 5 CBT Strategies to Free Yourself From It
Learn 5 effective CBT strategies to overcome dysfunctional perfectionism and reduce anxiety. Break free from the quest for absolute perfection with practical tools.
Read article →Psychological Violence: A Relationship Self-Assessment
Identify psychological violence in your relationship with this self-assessment test. Understand the signs and protect your well-being.
Read article →Rebuilding Self-Esteem After Coercive Control
After a coercive relationship, self-esteem is in ruins. Concrete steps to rebuild, regain trust in your perception, and become yourself again.
Read article →Relational Control Scale: Assess Your Relationship Health Today
Use our Relational Control Scale to identify subtle signs of control and dependency. Understand your relationship's health and foster healthier connections.
Read article →7 CBT Exercises to Heal Your Absent Father Wound
Heal your absent father wound with 7 practical CBT exercises. Learn cognitive restructuring, reparenting, and more to transform core beliefs and find peace.
Read article →Absent Father: 5 Stories of Resilience & Reconstruction
Explore 5 powerful testimonies of individuals who navigated life with an absent father. Discover their journeys of healing and reconstruction, analyzed through a CBT lens.
Read article →Absent Father & Adolescence: Navigating Identity Crisis
Explore how an absent father impacts adolescent identity formation. Understand the silent struggles and find strategies to support teens through this critical developmental stage.
Read article →Absent Father, Only Son: Psychological Impact
Specific psychological impact of paternal absence on the only son. CBT mechanisms and repair paths.
Read article →Attachment Styles: Your Complete Guide to Relationship Patterns
Understand the 4 attachment styles and how they shape your relationships. Learn CBT-informed strategies to foster a more secure attachment style.
Read article →Over 190 applied psychology articles
The Psychology and Serenity blog offers over 190 articles by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner in Nantes. Each article draws on validated psychological models (Gottman, Young, attachment theory, CBT) to offer practical insights.
Couple Communication — Gottman’s 4 horsemen, the 5:1 ratio, stonewalling, NVC
Attachment — Anxious, avoidant, disorganized styles, path to secure attachment
Emotional Dependency — 10 signs, self-assessment tests, CBT strategies
Ghosting & Dating — Ghosting, breadcrumbing, curving, orbiting, zombieing
Manipulation — Gaslighting, coercive control, narcissistic abuse, psychological violence
Infidelity — Understanding, forgiving, trauma bonding, rebuilding
Anxiety & Stress — Relationship anxiety, burnout, rumination, insomnia
Jealousy — Pathological jealousy, retroactive, 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 families
Young 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
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