Jean-Paul Sartre: Why He Feared Love & Closeness
Explore Jean-Paul Sartre's fear of love through a CBT lens. Discover the psychological patterns and early wounds that shaped his complex relational needs.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Stefan Zweig: Why He Fled Happiness & His Psychology
Explore Stefan Zweig's psychology, including abandonment schemas and attachment, to understand why he fled happiness despite his success.
Read article →Synesthesia Test: Do You Have Cross-Sensory Perception?
Discover if you experience synesthesia with validated tests. Understand this fascinating cross-sensory perception and how it shapes your world.
Read article →Tchaikovsky: Unpacking the Tormented Genius's Psychology
Explore the psychological torment of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, analyzing his abandonment schema and its impact on his life and relationships.
Read article →The Art of Apologizing in a Couple: What Actually Repairs
A real apology repairs, a fake one makes things worse. The ingredients of an effective apology in a relationship, and why 'I'm sorry if...' never works.
Read article →Vincent van Gogh: Unpacking His Psychological Struggles
Explore Vincent van Gogh's psychological struggles through Young's schemas and CBT. Understand the genius who battled his own mind and sought acceptance.
Read article →William Faulkner: How Trauma Shaped His Iconic Novels
Discover how William Faulkner's psychological vulnerabilities, from attachment to trauma, profoundly shaped his iconic literary works.
Read article →Amy Winehouse: 3 Warning Signs of Abandonment & Addiction
Explore Amy Winehouse's life through a CBT lens, revealing 3 key warning signs of abandonment and addiction. Understand how early schemas impacted her destiny.
Read article →Toulouse-Lautrec: How Wounded Genius Painted Truth
Explore Toulouse-Lautrec's psychological paradox, channeling personal struggle and defectiveness into profound art. Discover his journey and impact.
Read article →Johannes Vermeer: Uncovering His Secret Psychology
Explore Johannes Vermeer's complex psychology through CBT. Discover how his early life shaped his art and internal conflicts into visual beauty.
Read article →George Orwell: Was He Afraid of Himself? A Psych Portrait
Explore George Orwell's complex psyche. This psychological portrait analyzes his early schemas, attachment, and Big Five traits through a CBT lens.
Read article →Rodin's Fear of Love: A Psychological History
Explore Auguste Rodin's psychological history, analyzing his early maladaptive schemas and attachment patterns to understand his fear of love and creative genius.
Read article →Gustav Klimt: Decoding His Avoidant Attachment Style
Explore Gustav Klimt's psychology through his art and relationships. Understand how avoidant attachment shaped his life and creative genius.
Read article →Freddie Mercury: 5 Lessons on Abandonment & Identity
Explore Freddie Mercury's psychology, focusing on abandonment and identity. Learn how his early experiences shaped his quest for self and artistic dominance.
Read article →Frida Kahlo: Uncover & Heal Your Emotional Wounds Today
Explore Frida Kahlo's life and art to understand your own emotional wounds. Learn how trauma, resilience, and creativity intertwine for healing and growth.
Read article →Bob Marley: The Psychology of His Enduring Appeal
Explore Bob Marley's enduring appeal through a psychological lens. Understand how his early experiences shaped his quest for acceptance and connection.
Read article →Coco Chanel: What Drove Her Lifelong Need for Control?
Explore Coco Chanel's psychological profile, revealing how early trauma and abandonment fueled her lifelong obsession with control. Understand her resilience.
Read article →Bob Dylan: A Psychological Look at His Unique Mind
Explore Bob Dylan's unique psychology, examining his emotional isolation and complex relationship with fame through a clinical lens.
Read article →David Bowie: Psychology of a Fascinating Icon Revealed
Explore David Bowie's psychological architecture, from early schemas to creative genius. Understand how his unique evolution shaped his iconic personas.
Read article →Maria Callas: Unpacking the Psychology of a Vocal Genius
Explore Maria Callas's complex psychology, analyzing how perfectionism and early attachment shaped her life and career. Discover insights from 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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