George Orwell: Was He Afraid of Himself? A Psych Portrait
Explore George Orwell's complex psyche. This psychological portrait analyzes his early schemas, attachment, and Big Five traits through a CBT lens.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Rodin's Fear of Love: A Psychological History
Explore Auguste Rodin's psychological history, analyzing his early maladaptive schemas and attachment patterns to understand his fear of love and creative genius.
Read article →Gustav Klimt: Decoding His Avoidant Attachment Style
Explore Gustav Klimt's psychology through his art and relationships. Understand how avoidant attachment shaped his life and creative genius.
Read article →Freddie Mercury: 5 Lessons on Abandonment & Identity
Explore Freddie Mercury's psychology, focusing on abandonment and identity. Learn how his early experiences shaped his quest for self and artistic dominance.
Read article →Frida Kahlo: Uncover & Heal Your Emotional Wounds Today
Explore Frida Kahlo's life and art to understand your own emotional wounds. Learn how trauma, resilience, and creativity intertwine for healing and growth.
Read article →Bob Marley: The Psychology of His Enduring Appeal
Explore Bob Marley's enduring appeal through a psychological lens. Understand how his early experiences shaped his quest for acceptance and connection.
Read article →Coco Chanel: What Drove Her Lifelong Need for Control?
Explore Coco Chanel's psychological profile, revealing how early trauma and abandonment fueled her lifelong obsession with control. Understand her resilience.
Read article →Bob Dylan: A Psychological Look at His Unique Mind
Explore Bob Dylan's unique psychology, examining his emotional isolation and complex relationship with fame through a clinical lens.
Read article →David Bowie: Psychology of a Fascinating Icon Revealed
Explore David Bowie's psychological architecture, from early schemas to creative genius. Understand how his unique evolution shaped his iconic personas.
Read article →Maria Callas: Unpacking the Psychology of a Vocal Genius
Explore Maria Callas's complex psychology, analyzing how perfectionism and early attachment shaped her life and career. Discover insights from CBT.
Read article →Mark Rothko: Abandonment & Instability in His Art
Explore Mark Rothko's art through the lens of abandonment and instability schemas. Understand the profound psychological conflicts shaping his iconic canvases.
Read article →Toni Morrison: How Wounds Shaped Her Literary Masterpieces
Explore Toni Morrison's psychological journey, revealing how early wounds and resilience shaped her profound literary masterpieces.
Read article →Simone de Beauvoir: Overcoming Blockages & Finding Freedom
Explore how Simone de Beauvoir's psychological journey reveals paths to overcoming personal blockages and achieving existential freedom. Learn from her insights.
Read article →Aretha Franklin: Trauma, Resilience, & Healing Wounds
Explore Aretha Franklin's life to understand how early trauma and resilience can shape our relational wounds, offering a path to healing.
Read article →Borges: What His Torments Reveal About Your Psyche
Explore the psychological torments of Jorge Luis Borges and discover what his struggles with anxiety and isolation can teach you about your own inner world.
Read article →Marguerite Duras: Unpacking Her Torment & Your Own
Explore Marguerite Duras's psychological torment through a CBT lens. Understand how early wounds shaped her work and resonate with your own experiences.
Read article →Yves Saint Laurent: Unpacking His Hidden Torment & Genius
Explore Yves Saint Laurent's complex psychology. This CBT analysis reveals how early schemas shaped his creative genius and profound emotional fragility.
Read article →Billie Holiday: Understanding Her Struggle with Self-Love
Explore Billie Holiday's life through a CBT lens to understand why she struggled with self-love due to early trauma and abandonment schemas.
Read article →Cézanne's Obsession: Genius, Perfectionism, & CBT Insights
Explore Paul Cézanne's struggles with perfectionism and insecurity. Discover how his genius was fueled by deep-seated psychological patterns from a CBT perspective.
Read article →Frederic Chopin: How Suffering Shaped His Masterpieces
Explore Frederic Chopin's psychological profile through CBT. Understand how his suffering and schemas influenced his musical genius and enduring legacy.
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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