Adult Dyslexia: 5 Signs & How to Get a Diagnosis
Many adults live with undiagnosed dyslexia, impacting daily life. Learn the key signs of adult dyslexia and how to find a validated screening test for diagnosis.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Eating Disorders in Couples: 6 Mistakes to Avoid
Support a partner with an eating disorder effectively. Learn 6 common mistakes to avoid and CBT strategies for healthy support.
Read article →Why Teens Hate Themselves (And How to Fix It)
Boost teen self-esteem with effective CBT exercises. Learn how to build a positive self-image and overcome feelings of inadequacy during adolescence.
Read article →Grieving Your Child's Adolescence: 5 Ways to Cope
Understand the unrecognized grief parents feel when a child enters adolescence. Learn healthy coping strategies for this transformative parent-child bond.
Read article →Father Absence: How It Changes a Boy's Brain & Development
Explore how growing up without a father impacts a boy's brain and psychological development. Understand the effects and paths to recovery. Learn more here.
Read article →Father Absence: 5 Ways It Shapes Boys' Psychology
Understand the profound psychological impact of growing up without a father. Learn how paternal absence affects development and find paths to resilience.
Read article →How Porn Rewires Your Son's Brain: A Parent's Guide
Understand how pornography impacts your son's developing brain. Learn about the neurological effects and CBT strategies for parents to support their child.
Read article →Talking About Bankruptcy: Kids & Parents (Ages 6-13+)
Learn how to discuss bankruptcy with children (ages 6-13+) and parents. Navigate difficult conversations with empathy and reduce family stress.
Read article →How to Tell Kids & Parents You're Broke: A Compassionate Guide
Learn how to tell your kids and parents you're broke with empathetic communication strategies. Navigate difficult financial conversations with care and honesty.
Read article →Calogero: Absent Father Wound & How to Heal It
Explore Calogero's song to understand the absent father wound. Learn about attachment, emotional deprivation, and CBT strategies for healing this pain.
Read article →Social Media & Teen Mental Health: 5 Ways to Protect Kids
Explore how social media impacts teen mental health. Learn practical CBT strategies and concrete steps parents and teens can take to foster well-being online.
Read article →Mindfulness & CBT: Integrating for Lasting Serenity
Discover how integrating mindfulness with CBT offers a revolutionary path to lasting serenity. Learn to change your relationship with difficult thoughts.
Read article →My Son Watches Andrew Tate: 5 Steps for Concerned Parents
Is your son watching Andrew Tate? Learn psychology-based strategies to understand his views and guide him through this phase with empathy and effectiveness.
Read article →Teen Won't Talk? 5 Ways to Restore Parent-Teen Communication
Is your teen silent? Learn 5 psychology-backed techniques to restore parent-teen dialogue and understand the reasons behind their silence.
Read article →Bankruptcy: Rebuild Identity & Self-Esteem After Collapse
Personal bankruptcy shatters identity and self-esteem. Discover CBT strategies to rebuild a stable self-image and foster recovery after financial collapse.
Read article →Bankruptcy & Friends: Why They Disappear & How to Cope
Facing personal bankruptcy can shrink your social circle. Understand why friends disappear and learn CBT strategies to cope and rebuild authentic connections.
Read article →Your Teen's First Breakup: How to Actually Help
Understand why a teen's first heartbreak is so intense and learn 5 empathetic ways to support your child through this difficult emotional experience.
Read article →Rebuilding Trust After Bankruptcy: 5 Steps for Couples
Rebuilding trust after bankruptcy is crucial for couples. Discover practical CBT strategies to strengthen your bond and move forward together with confidence.
Read article →Why Teens Hurt Themselves (And What Parents Must Know)
Understand teen self-harm, its underlying causes, and how parents can provide effective support. Learn compassionate CBT strategies for healing.
Read article →Secure Attachment: 5 Steps to a Healthier Relationship
Discover how secure attachment fosters healthy relationships. Learn practical steps to build trust, intimacy, and lasting connection with your partner for greater fulfillment.
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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