Vermeer Had a Secret: What It Reveals About Him
Psychological analysis of Johannes Vermeer: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Yves Saint Laurent: Young schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Abraham Lincoln: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
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Discover how to accept your partner's flaws using CBT techniques to build a fulfilling and lasting relationship.
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Psychological analysis of Adamov: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Agatha Christie: Young schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Why Ai Weiwei Cannot Stay Silent (What It Reveals)
Psychological analysis of Ai Weiwei: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Akira Kurosawa: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Alexandre Dumas: creative exuberance and need for recognition
Read article →What Almodóvar Reveals About Himself (and You)
Psychological analysis of Almodóvar: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Andy Warhol's Secret Obsession with His Image (and Why It Fascinates Us)
Psychological analysis of Andy Warhol: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Anna Akhmatova: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Aragon: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Arrabal: Why He Acts This Way (The Psychology Behind It)
Psychological analysis of Arrabal: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
Read article →Why Atwood Sabotages Her Relationships (Complete Analysis)
Psychological analysis of Atwood: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Augustus: Why This Emperor Still Fascinates Us
Psychological analysis of Augustus: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
Read article →Why Bachelard Changes Your Way of Creating
Psychological exploration of Gaston Bachelard: creative imagination, Young schemas and lessons for CBT practice
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Psychological analysis of Balzac: devouring ambition and social obsession
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Psychological analysis of Barthes: Young schemas, attachment, Big Five and 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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