Yoshitsune: Why This Genius Was His Own Worst Enemy
Explore Minamoto no Yoshitsune's psychological profile through CBT and Young's schemas to understand his tragic destiny. Discover the forces that shaped this genius.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Zhuge Liang: Why This Genius Was Obsessed With Control
Explore Zhuge Liang's psychological profile through a CBT lens. Understand why this historical genius was obsessed with control and what it reveals about his personality.
Read article →7 Signs of a Digital Double Life in Your Relationship
Is your partner living a digital double life? Learn 7 key signs to identify ambiguous online behaviors and protect your relationship's trust.
Read article →Digital Double Life: 7 Signs Your Partner Is Hiding Something
Spot the warning signs of a digital double life in your relationship. Learn how to identify if your partner is hiding something online and what therapeutic tools can help rebuild trust.
Read article →3 Pillars of Love: Does Your Relationship Have All 3?
Evaluate your relationship with Sternberg's 3 pillars of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Understand your bond and strengthen your connection.
Read article →Jealousy and Social Media: Managing the Messages That Make You Doubt
Likes, messages, follows: why social media amplifies jealousy in relationships, and how to ease the doubt without sliding into surveillance.
Read article →Loana: Overcoming Emotional Dependency & Anxious Attachment
Explore Loana's story to understand emotional dependency and anxious attachment. Learn how to break free from seeking external validation for healthier relationships.
Read article →Loana: Psychological Portrait of a Sacrificed Icon
Explore Loana Petrucciani's psychological portrait, examining early maladaptive schemas, attachment, and PTSD to understand her journey and resilience.
Read article →Long-Lasting Couple: 8 Keys to a Thriving Relationship?
Explore the 8 psychological mechanisms that strengthen lasting couples. Build a resilient and complicit relationship in the long term.
Read article →Red Flags Quiz: 7 Early Warning Signs in New Relationships
Take our red flags quiz to identify subtle warning signs in new relationships. Learn to recognize and address these crucial indicators for healthier connections.
Read article →The 8 Secrets of Couples Who Last 20+ Years (Backed by Science)
Discover the research-backed secrets of couples who thrive for over two decades. Learn how they navigate conflicts, maintain intimacy, and build lasting connection.
Read article →Unlock Lasting Love: 8 Research-Backed Secrets of 20-Year Couples
Discover why some couples thrive for decades while others falter. Learn the 8 research-backed psychological mechanisms that distinguish resilient, long-lasting relationships.
Read article →Exhaustion & Depression: 5 Ways They're Linked
Feeling exhausted? Understand the complex links between chronic fatigue and depression. Learn how to identify symptoms and find effective CBT solutions.
Read article →Working Memory Capacity Test: Assess & Improve Yours Now
Take a working memory capacity test to understand your cognitive strengths. Improve focus and daily functioning with personalized insights and strategies.
Read article →ADHD in Women: Why Late Diagnosis is So Common
Explore why adult women often receive a late ADHD diagnosis. Understand unique female symptoms, masking, and the path to effective CBT treatment.
Read article →Adult Autism: 7 Signs & Late Diagnosis Explained
Discover 7 common signs of adult autism and understand the process of late diagnosis. Recognizing adult autism can bring clarity and relief.
Read article →Anti-Stress Breathing: 4 Techniques to Calm Your Mind
Discover 4 anti-stress breathing techniques like 4-7-8 and box breathing to quickly calm your nervous system. Learn how to reduce cortisol and switch to recovery mode.
Read article →Children & Screens: 5 Healthy Limits for Child Development
Set healthy screen time limits for children without conflict. This guide offers age-based guidelines and CBT strategies to protect your child's developing brain.
Read article →Chronic Pain & Mental Health: 5 CBT Ways to Break Free
Explore the intricate link between chronic pain and mental health. Discover 5 effective CBT strategies to manage pain and improve your overall well-being.
Read article →Decision Fatigue: 5 Ways to Overcome Choice Overload
Combat decision fatigue with CBT strategies. Learn how to reduce cognitive load and make better choices, improving your daily well-being and productivity.
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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