John Gotti: The Exhibitionistic Narcissism of the Teflon Don
John Gotti: exhibitionistic narcissism of the Teflon Don. Need to be seen, narcissistic rage, and anxious attachment analyzed through CBT.
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Lucky Luciano: The Cold Strategist Who Invented the Modern Mafia
Lucky Luciano: alexithymia, avoidant-dismissive attachment, and cold strategic intelligence of the father of the modern mafia analyzed through CBT.
Read article →Meyer Lansky: The Mafia's Financial Genius and His Obsession with Control
Meyer Lansky: obsessional traits, pogrom trauma, and sublimation of violence decoded. The financial brain of the mafia.
Read article →Michael Corleone: The Psychological Transformation from Golden Son to Godfather
Psychological analysis of Michael Corleone (The Godfather): emotional dissociation, PTSD, disorganized attachment, and self-sacrifice schema. A clinical decryption of the most complex fictional character in cinema.
Read article →Nicky Santoro: When Loyalty Becomes Destruction — Casino Decoded
Psychological analysis of Nicky Santoro (Casino): rigid loyalty, violence as emotional language, sexual betrayal, and self-destruction through hubris.
Read article →Pablo Escobar: The Psychology of a Megalomaniac Between Terror and Benevolence
Pablo Escobar: pathological narcissism, disorganized attachment, and cognitive distortions of the drug lord analyzed through CBT.
Read article →Psychology of Mobsters: 5 Mechanisms That Forge a Godfather
The 5 psychological mechanisms of godfathers: trauma, disorganized attachment, narcissism, cognitive distortions, and code of honor.
Read article →The Psychology of Mafia Bosses: 5 Mechanisms Shaping a Godfather
Explore the 5 psychological mechanisms of mafia bosses: trauma, disorganized attachment, narcissism, cognitive distortions, and a rigid code of honor.
Read article →Tommy DeVito: The Explosive Psychopathy of Goodfellas Decoded
Psychological analysis of Tommy DeVito (Goodfellas): psychopathy, murderous impulsivity, narcissistic rage, and avoidant attachment. Clinical decryption of the fictional character portrayed by Joe Pesci.
Read article →Tommy Shelby: PTSD, Avoidant Attachment, and the Price of Power
Psychological analysis of Tommy Shelby (Peaky Blinders): WWI PTSD, avoidant attachment, self-medication, and traumatic leadership. Clinical decryption of the fictional character portrayed by Cillian Murphy.
Read article →Tony Montana: Scarface or the Self-Destruction of a Grandiose Narcissist
Psychological analysis of Tony Montana (Scarface): grandiose narcissism, addiction, shame of origins, and self-destruction. Clinical decryption of the fictional character by Brian De Palma.
Read article →Tony Soprano: Panic Attacks, Toxic Mother, and a Godfather's Therapy
Psychological analysis of Tony Soprano: panic disorder, narcissistic mother, masked depression, and revolutionary representation of male therapy.
Read article →Toto Riina: Inside the Mind of the Sicilian Mafia's Most Cruel Godfather
Salvatore Riina: instrumental psychopathy, violent childhood in Corleone, and Cosa Nostra's code of honor analyzed through CBT.
Read article →Vito Corleone: The Psychology of the Patriarch Between Protection and Control
Psychological analysis of Vito Corleone (The Godfather): childhood trauma, resilience, instrumentalized attachment, and code of honor. Clinical decryption of the most emblematic fictional patriarch.
Read article →Walter White: Breaking Bad or the Revelation of Latent Narcissism
Psychological analysis of Walter White (Breaking Bad): latent narcissism, wounded ego, progressive rationalization, and false self revelation.
Read article →Whitey Bulger: The Double Life of a Psychopath FBI Informant
Whitey Bulger: psychic splitting, MKUltra, and the double life of a mobster-FBI informant analyzed through functional psychopathy.
Read article →Why He Becomes Distant After Sleeping Together
Is he distant after physical intimacy? Discover the psychological reasons (avoidant attachment, fear of commitment, hormonal regulation) and how to react.
Read article →Assess Your Existential Anxiety: 5 Key Questions for Self-Evaluation
Assess your existential anxiety with a validated psychological test. Understand its causes and rediscover meaning in your life.
Read article →Assess Your Existential Anxiety: 5 Key Questions & Test
Assess your existential anxiety with a validated psychological test. Understand its causes and find renewed meaning in your life.
Read article →Existential Anxiety: Assess Your Concerns with 5 Key Questions
Assess your existential anxiety with a validated psychological test. Understand its causes and find renewed meaning in your life.
Read article →Over 1900 applied psychology articles
The Psychologie et Sérénité blog features over 1900 articles written by Gildas Garrec, CBT psycho-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, 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
Infidelity — Understanding, forgiveness, trauma bonding, recovery
Anxiety & stress — Relationship anxiety, burnout, rumination, insomnia
Jealousy — Pathological, retrospective, social media jealousy
Breakup & grief — 7 stages, no contact, relationship PTSD
Couple & cohabitation — Moving in, arguments, libido, mental load
Parenting — Parental alienation, co-parenting, blended families
Young's schemas — 18 early maladaptive 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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