Manipulator: 10 CBT Techniques to Protect Yourself
Protect yourself from a manipulator with 10 concrete CBT techniques. Regain control of your interactions and preserve your psychological well-being for the long term.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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7 Defense Techniques to Protect Yourself from a Manipulator
Learn 7 effective defense techniques to protect yourself from a manipulator. Regain control and set healthy boundaries in relationships with these strategies.
Read article →Stop Believing Your Brain's Lies: 7 Daily Fixes for Clarity
Learn 7 practical cognitive restructuring exercises to transform negative thoughts and regain control of your mind. Discover daily fixes for a calmer you.
Read article →7 Communication Fixes: Stop Fighting, Start Being Heard
Transform your relationship communication with 7 CBT & NVC exercises. Learn to stop fighting and start being heard for deeper connection and understanding today.
Read article →Spot Emotional Blackmail: Stop Guilt From Controlling You
Learn to spot emotional blackmail in relationships and gain strategies to resist manipulation without feeling guilty. Reclaim your emotional freedom.
Read article →Stop Mind Games: 10 Ways to Outsmart a Manipulator
Learn 10 effective ways to stop mind games and outsmart a manipulator. Protect your well-being with strategies for assertive communication and healthy boundaries.
Read article →8 Post-Date Questions: Evaluate Compatibility, Not Just Feelings
Use these 8 post-date questions, inspired by Jay Shetty, to objectively evaluate compatibility and move beyond initial feelings.
Read article →7 Text Manipulation Signs: Spot Them in Your Messages
Spot 7 manipulation signs hiding in your texts. Learn to identify subtle patterns and double standards in digital conversations to protect your well-being.
Read article →7 Narcissistic Abuse Experts You Need to Know
Discover 7 essential narcissistic abuse experts, from psychologists to authors. Learn to identify reliable sources and protect yourself effectively.
Read article →5 Hidden Weaknesses of a Narcissist: Their Kryptonite
Discover a narcissist's hidden weaknesses and how understanding them can help you reclaim your power and well-being. Learn their kryptonite.
Read article →Narcissist's Playbook: Spot Lies & Break Free From Control
Understand the narcissist's playbook to spot lies and manipulation. Learn how to break free from narcissistic control and protect your well-being.
Read article →Narcissists: The Song That Reveals Their Mind Games
Uncover how narcissists manipulate through a psychological analysis of \"Confidence pour confidence.\" This song offers a chillingly accurate portrait of narcissistic mind games.
Read article →Tough Guy Mask: Why Strong Men Struggle With Vulnerability
Explore the psychology of the 'tough guy mask' and why strong men often struggle with vulnerability. Understand this false self for healthier relationships.
Read article →Narcissist's Kryptonite: 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Power
Discover what truly breaks a narcissist and how understanding their weaknesses can help you reclaim your power and protect your well-being.
Read article →Anxiety Score: What Your HAM-A Results Really Mean
Understand your anxiety score with our HAM-A interpretation guide. Learn what your Hamilton Anxiety Scale results mean for your mental well-being.
Read article →Blame Reversal: 5 Ways Abusers Flip the Script on You
Understand blame reversal, a manipulation tactic where abusers turn victims into the accused. Learn to identify and respond to this destabilizing dynamic.
Read article →7 Signs Your Partner Controls Money & How to Regain Autonomy
Is your partner controlling your finances? Learn to spot the signs of financial manipulation and economic abuse to regain your autonomy and security.
Read article →Stop Guilt-Tripping: Reclaim Your Power in 3 Steps
Learn how guilt is used as a weapon in relationships and discover effective strategies to stop manipulation. Reclaim your emotional freedom today.
Read article →Why You Can't Leave: The Addiction Trap Explained
Understand why leaving an unhealthy relationship feels impossible. Learn how intermittent reinforcement creates an addiction trap and how to break free.
Read article →Stop Sabotaging Relationships: 5 CBT Strategies That Work
Learn why you sabotage good relationships and discover 5 effective CBT strategies to overcome fear of commitment and build lasting, fulfilling connections.
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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