JFK's Psychology: Unpacking His Drive for Power & Success
Explore John F. Kennedy's psychological portrait through CBT and schema therapy. Understand the unconscious drives that shaped his ambition and life.
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Articles on psychology, mental health, relationships, anxiety, personality and psychological well-being.
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Nero: Did He Lose His Mind? A Psychological Profile
Explore Emperor Nero's psychological profile through a CBT lens. Understand his personality traits, schemas, and defense mechanisms for a fascinating analysis.
Read article →Isaac Newton: His Neuroses & Psychological Portrait
Explore Isaac Newton's psychological portrait through CBT. Discover how his early life experiences shaped his profound neuroses and attachment patterns.
Read article →Nietzsche: Was His Psychology Wounded? A CBT Analysis
Explore Friedrich Nietzsche's complex psychology through a CBT lens. Understand how childhood wounds shaped his genius and philosophical ideas.
Read article →Did Shakespeare Have Psychological Disorders? An Analysis
Explore if Shakespeare had psychological disorders through a CBT lens. This analysis examines his schemas, personality, and defense mechanisms.
Read article →Diderot's Psychology: Understanding His Obsessive Curiosity
Explore Denis Diderot's psychology through a CBT lens. Uncover the deep patterns behind his obsessive curiosity and chronic dilettantism.
Read article →Dostoevsky: How Writing His Anxieties Can Help You
Explore Dostoevsky's anxieties through a CBT lens. Discover how his psychological journey and writings illuminate universal human struggles and offer insights for your own well-being.
Read article →Du Fu: How Trauma Forged His Genius & Resilience
Explore Du Fu's psychological portrait, examining how early abandonment and trauma influenced his poetry and fostered remarkable resilience. Understand his journey.
Read article →Elizabeth I: Why She Never Married & Her Psychology
Explore Elizabeth I's psychology and why she never married. Understand her attachment patterns and schemas through a CBT lens.
Read article →Emotional Dependency vs. Love: 10 Key Differences Explained
Understand emotional dependency vs. love. Learn 10 key differences to build healthier relationships and foster true emotional autonomy.
Read article →Emotional Intelligence: Develop Yours as an Adult with CBT
Enhance your emotional intelligence as an adult using scientifically validated CBT techniques. Learn practical strategies to manage emotions effectively and improve relationships.
Read article →Overcome Phobias: 5 Steps to Face Fears Gradually
Learn to overcome phobias with 5 proven steps for progressive exposure therapy. This guide helps you face fears gradually and reduce anxiety effectively.
Read article →FDR's Psychology: 5 Insights on Power & Resilience
Explore Franklin D. Roosevelt's psychological portrait through CBT. Uncover how his early schemas shaped his remarkable resilience and leadership.
Read article →Fellini: What Really Motivated His Genius? A CBT Analysis
Explore Federico Fellini's complex motivations and psychological architecture through a CBT lens. This analysis reveals his early schemas and personality.
Read article →Foucault: How Early Wounds Forged His Genius
Explore Michel Foucault's psychological profile through CBT and Young's schemas. Understand how his early experiences shaped his revolutionary thought.
Read article →Franco: Why He Acts This Way? Psychology Explains
Understand Franco's behavior through psychology. Learn how early experiences, like abandonment, shape adult relational patterns and anxiety.
Read article →Genghis Khan: What Motivated His Traumatic Rise to Power?
Explore Genghis Khan's motivations through a psychological lens. Understand how early trauma and abandonment shaped his quest for power and strategic vision.
Read article →Michelangelo's Mind: A CBT Psychological Portrait
Explore Michelangelo's complex psychology through a CBT lens. This article analyzes his early schemas and personality, offering insights into his genius and struggles.
Read article →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.
Read article →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 →Over 1800 applied psychology articles
The Psychologie et Sérénité blog features over 1800 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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