Elizabeth I: Why She Never Wanted to Marry
Psychological analysis of Elizabeth I: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop It as an Adult
Discover how to develop your emotional intelligence with scientifically validated CBT techniques. Practical advice from a psychotherapist.
Read article →Face Your Fears Without Freaking Out
Are you so afraid of spiders that you avoid certain rooms in your house? Can't take a plane without panicking? Cross the street by looking away each time a dog appears?
Read article →FDR Was Afraid: What His Psyche Reveals About Power
Psychological analysis of Franklin Roosevelt: Young schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Fellini: What Really Motivated Him (Analysis)
Psychological analysis of Fellini: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Foucault: The Wounds That Forged His Genius
Psychological analysis of Foucault: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Franco: Why He Acts This Way (Psychology Explains Everything)
Psychological analysis of Franco: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Genghis Khan: What Really Motivated Him
Psychological analysis of Genghis Khan: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Genius or Tortured? What Really Lies Behind Michelangelo
Psychological analysis of Michelangelo: Young schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →George Washington: Why Was He So Distant?
Psychological analysis of George Washington: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
Read article →Goethe: Why This Genius Was So Tormented
Psychological analysis of Goethe: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Gogol: Why He Wrote His Fears
Psychological analysis of Gogol: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Gracq Dissected: What It Really Reveals
Psychological analysis of Gracq: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Guattari: Why He Thought Differently
Psychological analysis of Guattari: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Hadrian: Why This Emperor Still Fascinates Us
In-depth psychological analysis of Emperor Hadrian through CBT frameworks: Young's schemas, attachment styles, and personality traits
Read article →Henry VIII: Why He Destroyed Everything He Loved
Psychological analysis of Henry VIII: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Hirohito: What Really Drove Him to Act
Psychological analysis of Hirohito: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Houellebecq: Why He Fascinates (and Disturbs)
Psychological analysis of Houellebecq: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
Read article →How One Man Manipulated Entire Europe (Science Explains It)
Psychological analysis of Talleyrand: Young's schemas, avoidant attachment, Dark Triad, emotional intelligence. The diplomat decoded by CBT.
Read article →Is This Film Genius a Problem? Psychological Analysis
Psychological analysis of Takeshi Kitano: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Over 190 applied psychology articles
The Psychology and Serenity blog offers over 190 articles by Gildas Garrec, CBT psychopractitioner 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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