Gaslighting at Work: 7 Ways to Stop a Narcissistic Boss
Identify gaslighting at work and protect yourself from a narcissistic boss using effective CBT strategies. Regain your confidence and control.
Read article →Blog — Relationship Psychology
Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Ex Returns? 5 Questions to Ask Before Taking Them Back
When an ex returns, understand the cognitive biases at play. Use our CBT evaluation grid to decide rationally if taking them back is right for you.
Read article →Burnout: 13 Warning Signs Your Job Is Killing You
Recognize the 13 subtle signs of professional burnout based on Maslach's model before collapse. Learn CBT tools to address job-related stress and regain well-being.
Read article →Absent Father: Psychological Impact & Rebuilding Your Life
Understand the psychological consequences of an absent father on adult relationships and discover practical CBT tools for healing and rebuilding your life.
Read article →Absent Father Wounds: Healing & Rebuilding Your Identity
Explore the psychological impact of an absent father and learn how to heal these wounds. Rebuild your identity and foster healthier relationships.
Read article →ADHD vs. Giftedness: 5 Ways to Differentiate & Test
Confused by ADHD vs. giftedness? Learn to differentiate symptoms and find valid tests for accurate assessment. Understand the nuances to clarify your profile and gain clarity.
Read article →Adolescent Psychology: A Parent's Guide to Understanding Teens
Navigate adolescent psychology with this complete guide for parents. Understand teen brains, communication, and mental health to support your child effectively.
Read article →Advanced Relational Psychology: Understand Your Love Patterns
Explore advanced relational psychology to uncover deep mechanisms governing your relationships. Understand why you love the way you love and break old patterns.
Read article →Alcohol Addiction: CBT and Motivational Interviewing
Marc arrives at my office on a Tuesday morning. He's 42 years old, works in banking, and his hands are trembling slightly
Read article →Manipulator: 30 Signs of Psychological Coercive Control in Relationships
Identifying a manipulator is critical. Discover 30 concrete signs of manipulation to understand coercive control and reclaim your relational autonomy.
Read article →Anxiety & CBT: Your Complete Guide to Proven Therapies
Understand anxiety and explore effective CBT therapies that work. This guide offers scientifically-backed tools to manage anxiety and improve your well-being.
Read article →Anxiety: Your CBT Guide to Understanding & Overcoming Fears
Understand anxiety and overcome your fears with this complete CBT guide. Learn practical tools to regain control and improve your well-being.
Read article →Attachment & Emotional Dependency: Understand Your Relational Patterns
Explore how attachment styles impact emotional dependency in relationships. Learn to identify your patterns and foster healthier connections with this guide.
Read article →Attachment Styles: How Childhood Shapes Adult Relationships
Explore how childhood attachment styles program your romantic relationships. Understand these patterns to build more secure and fulfilling connections today.
Read article →Attachment Styles: Understand Your Relational Patterns Now
Explore the 4 attachment styles and their impact on your relationships. This guide helps you understand your attachment style and move toward secure attachment.
Read article →3 Needs You Confuse: Attention, Validation, Connection
There are three things that almost everyone confuses in relationships: attention, validation, and connection. They are not variations of the same need
Read article →Avoidant Personality Test: 7 Signs to Recognize It Now
Understand avoidant personality with a self-assessment test and key signs. Learn to recognize this pattern for improved well-being and healthier relationships.
Read article →Bankruptcy: Rebuild Your Life After Financial Loss (Guide)
Navigate the psychological impact of bankruptcy with CBT strategies. This guide helps you rebuild your life and relationships after financial loss, offering support and hope.
Read article →Breakup & Heartbreak: Your Guide to Coping & Rebuilding
Navigate the pain of a breakup and heartbreak with this complete guide. Learn CBT strategies to cope, heal, and rebuild a fulfilling life after separation.
Read article →Breakup Guide: Navigate Pain & Rebuild Your Life (CBT)
Navigate breakup pain and rebuild your life with this complete therapeutic guide. Understand the neuroscience of breakups and find a concrete path to healing.
Read article →Over 190 applied psychology articles
The Psychology and Serenity blog offers over 190 articles by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner 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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