Progressive Isolation: The Manipulator's Strategy
How the manipulator progressively isolates their victim from loved ones: stages, message examples, and strategies for responding.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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The Narcissist's Kryptonite: Their Hidden Weaknesses
Like Superman facing kryptonite, the narcissist has weaknesses. Discover what destabilizes them and how to reclaim your power.
Read article →Emotional Manipulation: 7 Common Techniques to Know
Discover the 7 most common emotional manipulation techniques in couples and learn to identify them in your conversations.
Read article →Financial Manipulation in Couples: When Money Becomes a Tool of Control
Financial manipulation in couples is a form of invisible violence. Discover its mechanisms, signs in your messages, and how to react.
Read article →Guilt Manipulation: Understanding the Mechanisms
How guilt becomes a weapon of manipulation in couples: psychological mechanisms, concrete examples, and strategies for liberation.
Read article →Narcissistic Mother: Understanding the Impact and Rebuilding Yourself
Narcissistic mother: the 8 typical behaviors, the impact on children, and the keys to rebuilding yourself as an adult.
Read article →Monster Romance: Why Are We Attracted to the Monstrous?
The monster romance phenomenon is exploding on TikTok and in bookstores. What does this attraction to creatures reveal about our psychology?
Read article →Narcissistic Father: The Invisible Control and Its Consequences
Narcissistic father: portrait, control mechanisms, impact on sons and daughters, and paths to rebuilding.
Read article →Narcissistic Perversion: The Complete Guide to Understanding and Protecting Yourself
Complete guide on narcissistic perversion: traits, the cycle of control, manipulation techniques, and steps to break free.
Read article →Fear of Commitment: Understanding and Overcoming This Anxiety
Discover the causes of fear of commitment and therapeutic strategies for building lasting and fulfilling relationships.
Read article →Cognitive Restructuring: 7 Daily Exercises to Transform Your Thoughts
Discover 7 practical cognitive restructuring exercises to integrate into your daily routine and transform your negative thoughts.
Read article →Protecting Yourself from a Manipulator: Defense Techniques
10 concrete techniques to protect yourself from a manipulator in a relationship: assertive communication, healthy boundaries, and defense strategies.
Read article →Emotional Intelligence: The Key to a Thriving Relationship
Develop your emotional intelligence to strengthen your relationship. Concrete CBT tools for better communication and emotional management.
Read article →Introversion and Extraversion: Full Spectrum Explained
Discover the nuances between introversion and extraversion. Validated tests, debunked myths and practical advice.
Read article →Cognitive Sex Therapy: Transforming Intimacy in Couples
Cognitive sex therapy is revolutionising couples support. Discover how CBT transforms intimacy.
Read article →Why You Crave Sugar (And How to Stop)
Test your sugar addiction with validated scientific tools. Understand the mechanisms and find concrete solutions.
Read article →Grieving a Relationship That Never Was: How to Free Yourself
Discover how to overcome the pain of unrequited love and grieve a relationship that never existed.
Read article →Toxic Shame: Understanding and Treating This Early Maladaptive Schema
Learn how to identify and treat toxic shame with CBT. A practical guide by a CBT psychopractitioner in Nantes.
Read article →Generalized Anxiety Disorder: DSM-5 Criteria and Diagnosis
Discover the diagnostic criteria for GAD according to DSM-5. Recognizing symptoms to better understand and take action.
Read article →School Bullying: Understanding the Deep Psychological Impact
The psychological consequences of school bullying explained by a CBT psychopractitioner. Mechanisms, symptoms, and therapeutic solutions.
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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