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 →Blog — Relationship Psychology
Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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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 →Narcissistic Dad: 5 Ways He Still Controls Your Life
Understand how a narcissistic father's influence continues to impact your life. Learn to identify control and begin your healing journey today.
Read article →Monster Romance: Why We're Obsessed with Non-Human Love
Explore the psychology of monster romance. Discover what our attraction to non-human creatures reveals about love, desire, and the allure of otherness.
Read article →Cognitive Sex Therapy: Transform Your Couple's Intimacy
Discover how cognitive sex therapy (CST) helps couples overcome intimacy challenges. This CBT approach transforms relationships effectively.
Read article →Emotional Intelligence: 5 Ways to Thrive in Your Relationship
Unlock a thriving relationship by developing emotional intelligence. Learn practical CBT tools for better communication and deeper understanding with your partner.
Read article →Introversion & Extraversion: Your Full Spectrum Guide Explained
Understand the introversion-extraversion spectrum beyond myths. Optimize social interactions and personal well-being with expert insights into personality types.
Read article →Nomophobia Test: Assess Your Phone Dependency & Well-being
Concerned about phone use? Take our nomophobia test to assess your dependency and understand its impact on your well-being. Gain clarity and practical insights.
Read article →Stop Fighting: Master 1 Skill for Stronger Relationships
Transform relationship conflicts by mastering emotional intelligence. Discover CBT tools to improve communication and emotional management for lasting connection.
Read article →Broken Sex Life? 5 Ways CBT Transforms Intimacy
Feeling your sex life is broken? Discover how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help couples understand and transform intimacy issues effectively.
Read article →Introvert or Extrovert? The Truth About Your Personality
Understand if you're an introvert or extrovert. Discover the science behind personality types and optimize your social interactions effectively.
Read article →Sugar Cravings: A Guide to Self-Reflection
Understand sugar cravings, notice loss of control around eating, and learn when to seek support. Reflection prompts without a diagnostic score.
Read article →Constant Worry: How Doctors Diagnose GAD & Find Relief
Do you experience constant worry? Learn how doctors diagnose Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) using DSM-5 criteria and discover paths to effective relief.
Read article →GAD: DSM-5 Criteria & Diagnosis Explained for You
Understand Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) with clear DSM-5 criteria. Learn to recognize symptoms and seek effective support for your well-being.
Read article →Grieving a Relationship That Never Was: 5 Ways to Heal
Learn effective strategies for grieving a relationship that never was. Understand this unique pain and find freedom from imagined love.
Read article →Sugar Cravings: 7 Patterns Worth Discussing
Understand sugar cravings, notice loss of control around eating, and learn when to seek support. Reflection prompts without a diagnostic score.
Read article →Toxic Shame: 5 Steps to Break Free & Heal Your Past
Understand toxic shame's grip and discover effective CBT strategies to break free. Learn how to heal deep-rooted feelings of worthlessness and reclaim your self-esteem.
Read article →Toxic Shame: Understanding & Treating This Maladaptive Schema
Discover how to identify and treat toxic shame, a deeply rooted maladaptive schema. Learn CBT strategies to break free from feeling worthless and embrace self-acceptance.
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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