Why Gaudí Was Obsessed With Perfection (and It Destroyed Him)
Psychological analysis of Gaudí: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Jean Genet: Why He Still Fascinates Psychologists
Psychological analysis of Genet: 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 →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 →Maxime Gorki: Why This Writer Still Fascinates Us
Psychological analysis of Gorki: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Why Was Goya Obsessed with Death and Madness
Psychological analysis of Goya: 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 →Why Han Fei Fascinates Us (and What He Reveals)
Psychological analysis of Han Fei: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →What Hannah Arendt Reveals About Your Own Psyche
Psychological analysis of Hannah Arendt: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Why Hannibal Was Obsessed With Victory (And Why It Destroyed Him)
Psychological analysis of Hannibal: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
Read article →Why Murakami Writes the Way He Thinks (Psychological Revelation)
Psychological analysis of Haruki Murakami: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Why Miyazaki Creates Worlds We Want to Escape To
Psychological analysis of Hayao Miyazaki: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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 →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 →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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