An Ordinary Man Who Became Powerful: What Changed Him
Psychological analysis of Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
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Why Trajan Conquered Everything (Except Himself)
Psychological analysis of Emperor Trajan through CBT frameworks: Young schemas, attachment styles, Big Five, and Dark Triad
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Psychological analysis of Velazquez: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Verdi: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Verlaine: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Victor Hugo: cyclical depression and compensatory grandiosity.
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Psychological analysis of Vigny: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →What Tormented Virginia Woolf (and Why It Touches Us)
Psychological analysis of Virginia Woolf: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Voltaire: Rebellious Genius or Wounded Man?
Psychological analysis of Voltaire: biting irony and the pursuit of justice
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Psychological analysis of Wagner: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Walt Disney: What Really Motivated Him
Psychological analysis of Walt Disney: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
Read article →Did Shakespeare Have Psychological Disorders? The Analysis
Psychological analysis of William Shakespeare: Young schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Churchill: Why This Genius Was Also Tormented
Psychological analysis of Winston Churchill: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Wu Zetian: Why She Conquered Power (and Kept It)
Psychological analysis of Wu Zetian: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Xi Jinping: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Yoko Ono: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Yonnet Decoded: What His Psyche Really Reveals
Paul Yonnet embodies a singular figure in French thought: the psychologist-sociologist who observes Paris like an entomologist contemplates an anthill....
Read article →Mishima: Why This Genius Was Self-Destructive
Psychological analysis of Yukio Mishima: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →This Ancient Philosopher Knew Something You Didn't
Psychological analysis of Zhuangzi: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Zhuge Liang: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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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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