Takeshi Kitano: Analyzing His Genius & Complex Psychology
Explore Takeshi Kitano's complex psyche through CBT & Young's schemas. Understand the psychological roots of his cinematic genius and personal struggles.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Jean Genet: How He Transformed Shame into Artistry
Explore Jean Genet's journey from abandonment to art. Discover how CBT and schema therapy explain his unique psychological transformation of shame into poetry.
Read article →Kandinsky: Why He Painted His Emotions & What It Means
Explore Kandinsky's emotional world through a psychological lens. Understand how his internal conflicts shaped his revolutionary art and personal journey.
Read article →Bernard-Marie Koltès: His Unique Psychological Profile Explained
Explore Bernard-Marie Koltès's unique psychological profile using CBT and schema therapy. Understand how early experiences shaped his dramatic genius.
Read article →Kublai Khan: Unpacking His Motivations & Psychology
Explore Kublai Khan's complex motivations through a CBT lens. Understand the psychological factors that shaped this historical figure. Learn more now.
Read article →Lautreamont: Understanding His Strange Psychology & Nihilism
Explore Lautreamont's unique psychology and creative nihilism through a CBT lens. Understand the early schemas and beliefs that shaped his worldview.
Read article →Levinas: Why Psychologists Are So Fascinated by His Ethics
Explore Emmanuel Levinas's psychological portrait, examining the cognitive schemas and ethical intuitions that fascinate psychologists.
Read article →Li Bai: Understanding the Torment of a Tang Dynasty Genius
Explore Li Bai's psychological torment through Young's schemas and CBT. Understand the emotional instability of this Tang dynasty poet and its origins.
Read article →Lord Byron: Why Was He Self-Destructive? A CBT View
Explore Lord Byron's self-destructive patterns through a CBT lens. Understand his early trauma and attachment issues for deeper psychological insight.
Read article →Machiavelli: Why Some Manipulate Without Guilt
Explore Machiavelli's psychology to understand why some manipulate without guilt. This CBT-informed analysis reveals key schemas and traits.
Read article →André Pieyre de Mandiargues: Decrypting His Complex Psychology
Explore André Pieyre de Mandiargues' psychology through CBT. Uncover the schemas and motivations behind his unique literary world and relationships.
Read article →Marcus Aurelius: What His Fears Reveal About Your Own
Explore Marcus Aurelius's psychology through modern frameworks. Understand how his struggles with impermanence reflect your own attachment and schema patterns.
Read article →Marie Kondo: Why Her Method Psychologically Fascinates Us
Explore the psychological reasons behind Marie Kondo's global appeal. This analysis uses CBT and developmental insights to understand her profound impact and fascination.
Read article →Maxime Gorki: Understanding His Enduring Psychological Impact
Explore Maxime Gorki's psychology through CBT and schema therapy. Uncover how his life experiences shaped his personality and continue to fascinate us.
Read article →Mencius: A Psychological Portrait for Modern CBT Insights
Explore Mencius's psychological profile through Young's schemas, attachment, and CBT. Discover how this ancient philosopher's life offers therapeutic insights today.
Read article →Jules Michelet: Hidden Wounds & Romantic Patterns Explored
Explore Jules Michelet's psychological profile through CBT. Understand how early schemas shaped his relationships and historical writings, offering new insights.
Read article →Yukio Mishima: Why This Genius Was Self-Destructive
Explore Yukio Mishima's self-destructive genius through a psychological lens. Understand the internal conflicts and schemas that shaped his enigmatic life and choices.
Read article →Modiano: Unpacking His Memory & Identity Through CBT
Explore Patrick Modiano's psychology through a CBT lens. Understand how memory gaps and early schemas shape his identity quest for self-discovery.
Read article →Molière: How His Fears Shaped His Plays & Insights for Us
Explore Molière's psychological journey through CBT and schema therapy. Discover how his fears shaped his work and offer insights into our own struggles.
Read article →Murasaki Shikibu: Why Psychologists Are Still Fascinated
Explore Murasaki Shikibu's life through a psychological lens, revealing thought patterns and relational dynamics relevant to modern CBT. Discover her lasting impact.
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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