Self-Esteem: 5 Pillars to Boost Confidence with CBT
\"I have poor self-esteem.\" This sentence, spoken by so many patients at the beginning of their therapy, covers very different realities.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Stop Hating Yourself: 5 CBT Ways to Build Confidence
\"I have poor self-esteem.\" This sentence, spoken by so many patients at the beginning of their therapy, covers very different realities.
Read article →Breadcrumbing: 5 Ways to Stop The Hot & Cold Cycle
Understand breadcrumbing, the modern hot and cold. Learn to recognize these non-committal signals and protect yourself from emotional manipulation.
Read article →No Contact After Breakup: Does It Really Work?
Considering no contact after a breakup? Discover if this strategy truly works and how it can help you heal and regain balance. Learn the psychological benefits.
Read article →No Contact Rule: Does It Work After a Breakup?
Explore if the no contact rule truly works after a breakup. Learn effective strategies to heal and regain emotional balance for a healthier future.
Read article →5 Signs of Relational Control You Can't Ignore
Understand the subtle signs of relational control and how it impacts your autonomy. Learn to identify this pattern for healthier relationships.
Read article →The Control Trap: 5 Signs You're Losing Your Freedom
Understand the control trap. Learn to identify 5 subtle signs of relational control and reclaim your autonomy and well-being.
Read article →Can Technology Help Your Relationship? Research Insights 2026
Explore how technology can enhance your relationship. Discover research-backed digital tools and online therapy benefits for couples in 2026.
Read article →Phone & Relationship: Does Your Device Help or Hurt Love?
Does your phone help or hurt your relationship? Discover how digital tools impact couples' communication and well-being, backed by recent research.
Read article →Back-to-School Anxiety: 7 CBT Strategies for Adults
Manage back-to-school anxiety with 7 effective CBT strategies designed for adults. Learn to transition smoothly from vacation to routine and reduce stress this September.
Read article →Romantic Grief: 7 Stages & How to Navigate Your Healing
Understand the 7 stages of romantic grief and learn CBT-based tools to navigate your breakup healing process effectively. Find support and practical exercises.
Read article →Romantic Grief: 7 Stages of Healing After a Breakup
Understand the 7 stages of romantic grief after a breakup. Navigate this painful psychological process with CBT-rooted tools for healing and recovery.
Read article →September Stress: 7 CBT Strategies for Adults
Understand why September stresses you out, even without school. Discover 7 CBT strategies to manage back-to-routine anxiety and transition smoothly.
Read article →Are You Too Dependent? Take This Emotional Autonomy Test
Unsure about emotional dependency? This self-assessment helps measure your emotional autonomy and dependency levels with a score-based approach.
Read article →Emotional Dependency: Assess Your Score & Find Balance
Understand your emotional dependency score with our self-assessment. Learn where you stand on the spectrum and take steps towards healthier emotional autonomy.
Read article →Emojis & Relationships: What Your Texts Really Reveal
Uncover what your emoji use says about your relationship dynamics. Learn how emojis act as emotional regulators and reveal hidden relational patterns.
Read article →Emojis: What Your Digital Expressions Reveal About Love
Discover what your emoji use says about your relationship dynamics. Psychology reveals how emojis reflect emotional investment and connection in digital communication.
Read article →Blue Monday: Why January is Hard & 5 Ways to Cope
Understand why January feels difficult beyond Blue Monday. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to improve your mood and well-being this month.
Read article →January Blues: Why It Hits Hard & 5 Ways to Boost Mood
Understand why January can feel challenging and discover practical, evidence-based strategies to effectively manage and improve your mood during this period.
Read article →Breakup Grief: 5 Phases & How to Heal From Heartbreak
Understand the 5 phases of breakup grief and common reactions. Learn effective strategies to navigate this painful experience and move towards healing.
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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