Cioran: Why His Dark Pessimism Still Captivates Us
Explore Cioran's enduring fascination through a psychological lens. Understand the cognitive schemas that shaped his philosophy and why his dark insights resonate.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Jean Cocteau: Why Psychology Explains His Love Obsession
Explore Jean Cocteau's psychological structure, including Young's schemas and CBT, to understand his profound obsession with love and artistic drive.
Read article →Charles Darwin: Psychology of a Genius's Obsession
Explore Charles Darwin's psychological portrait through CBT. Understand how early experiences shaped his genius and scientific dedication.
Read article →Derrida: Why His Philosophy Obsesses Us Psychologically
Explore the psychological reasons behind our fascination with Jacques Derrida's philosophy. Understand the mental schemas driving his deconstruction and intellectual fluidity.
Read article →Matsuo Basho: Why He Chose Poetry Over Love
Explore Matsuo Basho's complex psychology, analyzing why he fled love for poetry through CBT and Young's schemas. Understand his motivations.
Read article →Dante's Psychology: Why We See Ourselves in His Journey
Explore Dante's psychological portrait through Young's schemas, attachment, and CBT. Understand why his journey resonates deeply with our own experiences.
Read article →Arthur Adamov: Decrypting His Psyche & Enduring Fascination
Explore Arthur Adamov's enduring fascination through a CBT lens. Understand his psychological schemas, attachment, and Big Five traits for deeper insight.
Read article →Corneille: Why His Psyche Still Fascinates Us Today
Explore Corneille's enduring fascination through a psychological lens. Discover his characters' complex schemas, attachment patterns, and defense mechanisms.
Read article →Taine: Decoding His Psychological Profile & Behavior
Explore Hippolyte Taine's psychological profile, analyzing his deterministic schemas, attachment, and the Big Five traits. Understand why Taine acted the way he did.
Read article →Alfred de Vigny: Decrypting His Enduring Fascination
Explore Alfred de Vigny's psyche through CBT and Young's schemas. Understand the psychological depths behind his lasting literary impact.
Read article →Elon Musk: Understanding His Relentless Drive & Schemas
Explore Elon Musk's psychological schemas, attachment, and CBT to understand his relentless drive. Discover how early experiences fuel his exceptional trajectory.
Read article →Paul Eluard: The Psychology Behind His Poetic Love
Explore Paul Eluard's psychology, attachment, and early schemas to understand his unique poetic expression of love and intimacy.
Read article →Elvis Presley: How Mother Addiction Destroyed The King
Explore Elvis Presley's complex attachment to his mother and how this dynamic contributed to his struggles and ultimate downfall.
Read article →Emperor Meiji: How He Transformed Japan & Himself
Explore Emperor Meiji's psychological journey and how he transformed Japan. Understand his motivations through a CBT lens and historical context.
Read article →Annie Ernaux: 3 Schemas Revealing Your Inner Self
Explore Annie Ernaux's psychological depth through 3 key schemas. Discover what her work reveals about collective trauma and personal identity. Learn more.
Read article →Why Feydeau Makes Us Laugh: A CBT Look at Relationships
Explore the psychological reasons Feydeau's plays make us laugh, analyzing dysfunctional relationship patterns through a CBT lens. Gain insights into human behavior.
Read article →Flaubert's Perfectionism: What It Reveals About You
Explore Gustave Flaubert's psychological suffering through a CBT lens. Understand how his pursuit of perfection reveals insights into your own high standards and inner critic.
Read article →Galileo's Obsession with Truth: A CBT Perspective
Explore Galileo's psychological journey through a CBT lens, revealing how his quest for truth shaped his life and led to significant challenges.
Read article →Gaudí's Perfectionism: How It Shaped & Undermined His Life
Explore Antoni Gaudí's psychological portrait, examining how his perfectionism and early loss influenced his life and monumental architectural work.
Read article →Han Fei: What His Psychology Reveals About Human Nature
Explore Han Fei's psychological portrait through modern CBT. Understand what his complex personality reveals about human nature and our own struggles.
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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