George Washington: Why Was He So Distant? A CBT View
Explore George Washington's distant persona through a CBT lens. Understand the psychological schemas and attachment patterns that shaped his leadership and relationships.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Goethe: Why This Genius Was So Tormented
Explore Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's tormented mind. This analysis reveals the schemas, attachment styles, and Big Five traits that shaped his genius and suffering.
Read article →Gogol: Unpacking His Fears Through Psychology & CBT
Explore the psychological depths of Nikolai Gogol's fears, analyzing his life and works through Young's schemas and CBT principles for insight.
Read article →Julien Gracq: Unpacking His Psychology & Melancholy Mind
Explore Julien Gracq's unique psychology through Young's schemas, attachment, and CBT. Understand the melancholic tension shaping his literary world.
Read article →Félix Guattari: Understanding His Unique Psychological World
Explore Félix Guattari's psychological portrait through a CBT lens. Discover how his early experiences shaped his unique thought and clinical approach.
Read article →Hadrian: Why This Emperor Still Fascinates Us Today
Explore Emperor Hadrian's complex psychology and quest for control. Understand how his early experiences shaped his lasting legacy and decisions.
Read article →Henry VIII: Why He Destroyed What He Loved (CBT Analysis)
Explore Henry VIII's complex psychology through a CBT lens. Understand his dysfunctional patterns and relational anxiety in this clinical analysis.
Read article →Hirohito: What Drove His Adaptive Dissociation?
Explore Emperor Hirohito's psychology and adaptive dissociation. Understand how he navigated dual identities amidst immense historical pressure.
Read article →Houellebecq: Why His Psychology Both Fascinates & Disturbs
Explore the complex psychology of Michel Houellebecq using CBT and schema therapy. Understand why his work uniquely fascinates and disturbs readers.
Read article →Talleyrand: How One Man Manipulated Europe (Psychology)
Explore Talleyrand's psychological profile, from childhood trauma to sophisticated defense mechanisms. Understand how CBT explains his remarkable political survival.
Read article →Takeshi Kitano: Analyzing His Genius & Complex Psychology
Explore Takeshi Kitano's complex psyche through CBT & Young's schemas. Understand the psychological roots of his cinematic genius and personal struggles.
Read article →Jean Genet: How He Transformed Shame into Artistry
Explore Jean Genet's journey from abandonment to art. Discover how CBT and schema therapy explain his unique psychological transformation of shame into poetry.
Read article →Kandinsky: Why He Painted His Emotions & What It Means
Explore Kandinsky's emotional world through a psychological lens. Understand how his internal conflicts shaped his revolutionary art and personal journey.
Read article →Bernard-Marie Koltès: His Unique Psychological Profile Explained
Explore Bernard-Marie Koltès's unique psychological profile using CBT and schema therapy. Understand how early experiences shaped his dramatic genius.
Read article →Kublai Khan: Unpacking His Motivations & Psychology
Explore Kublai Khan's complex motivations through a CBT lens. Understand the psychological factors that shaped this historical figure. Learn more now.
Read article →Lautreamont: Understanding His Strange Psychology & Nihilism
Explore Lautreamont's unique psychology and creative nihilism through a CBT lens. Understand the early schemas and beliefs that shaped his worldview.
Read article →Levinas: Why Psychologists Are So Fascinated by His Ethics
Explore Emmanuel Levinas's psychological portrait, examining the cognitive schemas and ethical intuitions that fascinate psychologists.
Read article →Li Bai: Understanding the Torment of a Tang Dynasty Genius
Explore Li Bai's psychological torment through Young's schemas and CBT. Understand the emotional instability of this Tang dynasty poet and its origins.
Read article →Lord Byron: Why Was He Self-Destructive? A CBT View
Explore Lord Byron's self-destructive patterns through a CBT lens. Understand his early trauma and attachment issues for deeper psychological insight.
Read article →Machiavelli: Why Some Manipulate Without Guilt
Explore Machiavelli's psychology to understand why some manipulate without guilt. This CBT-informed analysis reveals key schemas and traits.
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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