James Joyce: Why Was He So Tormented? A CBT Portrait
Explore James Joyce's tormented mind through a CBT lens. Understand how his early experiences and schemas fueled his literary genius and personal struggles.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Schubert's Unhappiness: A Psychological Analysis
Explore the psychological factors behind Schubert's unhappiness. This analysis delves into his cognitive schemas, attachment, and personality traits, offering a new perspective.
Read article →Marguerite Yourcenar: Unpacking Her Love & Writing Psychology
Explore Marguerite Yourcenar's complex psychology, examining how her internal world shaped her writing and relationships. Understand her drive for excellence.
Read article →Accepting Partner's Imperfections: 5 Keys to Relationship Success
Learn 5 CBT-based keys to accepting your partner's imperfections, transforming daily annoyances into opportunities for a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
Read article →Agatha Christie: Unpacking Her Obsession With Murder
Explore Agatha Christie's psychology, attachment, and schemas to understand her fascination with murder. This CBT analysis reveals her enigmatic personality and formative experiences.
Read article →Toyotomi Hideyoshi: How an Ordinary Man Became Powerful
Explore Toyotomi Hideyoshi's psychological journey from peasant to regent. This analysis applies CBT and schema therapy to understand his extraordinary rise.
Read article →André Breton: Was This Genius Also Toxic? A CBT Analysis
Explore André Breton's complex psychology through a CBT lens. Discover how his early experiences shaped his leadership and the surrealist movement.
Read article →Andy Warhol: Unpacking His Image Obsession & Psychology
Explore Andy Warhol's psychological portrait, examining his image obsession through Young's schemas and CBT. Understand the mind behind the Pop Art icon.
Read article →Anna Akhmatova: How Early Trauma Shaped Her Love & Art
Explore Anna Akhmatova's psychology to understand how early trauma shaped her relationships and fueled her poetic genius. Discover the brilliance in her pain.
Read article →Arrabal: Why He Acts This Way? Psychology Explained
Explore Fernando Arrabal's psychology, examining how early trauma shaped his behavior and artistic expression through a clinical lens.
Read article →Augustus: 5 Ways Abandonment Shaped an Emperor's Mind
Explore Emperor Augustus's psychology through an abandonment schema. Understand how early loss influenced his leadership and ruthless political decisions.
Read article →Baudelaire: Why His Psychology Still Fascinates Us Today
Explore Charles Baudelaire's enduring psychological fascination through a CBT lens. Understand the schemas and patterns that shaped his life and work.
Read article →Baudrillard: Why His Mind Worked That Way (CBT Analysis)
Unpack Jean Baudrillard's unique psychological framework. This CBT analysis reveals how early schemas shaped his radical theories and quest for intellectual mastery.
Read article →Benjamin Franklin: Was He Obsessed With Himself?
Explore Benjamin Franklin's personality through a psychological lens. Understand his self-sufficiency and drive using CBT principles and schema therapy.
Read article →Bergson: Unlocking His Mind Through CBT & Schema Therapy
Explore Henri Bergson's psychological portrait using CBT and schema therapy. Understand the dynamics that shaped his philosophical thought and personal struggles.
Read article →Brutus: Why He Betrayed Caesar & His Best Friend
Explore the psychological reasons Brutus betrayed Caesar. This analysis uses CBT, attachment theory, and schemas to understand his complex motivations.
Read article →Caligula: How Power Drove Him Mad? A CBT Analysis
Explore Caligula's psychological reality through CBT. Understand how early trauma and power dynamics contributed to his dysfunctional schemas and behavior.
Read article →Cao Cao: Psychology of a Dangerous Warlord
Explore Cao Cao's complex psychology through CBT and schema therapy. Understand what made this warlord so dangerous and his enduring motivations.
Read article →Caravaggio: Why Was He So Tormented? A Psychological View
Explore Caravaggio's tormented genius through a psychological lens. This analysis uncovers the early experiences and schemas that shaped his complex life.
Read article →Catherine II: How Early Abandonment Shaped Her Power
Explore Catherine the Great's psychological portrait through CBT. Understand how early schemas like abandonment shaped her powerful reign and destiny.
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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