School Stress in Children: When School Becomes a Source of Anxiety
A little stress can mobilise a child. But when school stress becomes chronic and invasive, it harms learning and wellbeing. Understanding its sources helps address it.
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Screen Use in Children: Understanding to Regulate Without Conflict
Screens are not the enemy. What matters is the type of content, time spent, the child's age, and the family context in which they are used.
Read article →Self-Confidence in Children: Building a Solid Foundation for Life
Self-confidence in children isn't something that can be decreed. It is built gradually, through experiences of success and the caring gaze of adults.
Read article →Self-Esteem in Children: What Builds It, What Undermines It
A child's self-esteem doesn't depend on academic results. It is built through the gaze of adults, experiences of mastery, and a sense of belonging.
Read article →Setting Limits for Your Child: The Difficult Art of a Caring Framework
Limits are not a punishment. They are a structure that reassures children and allows them to grow. But setting them well is not always straightforward.
Read article →Sex Appeal: What Really Attracts Others — Beyond Physical Appearance
Sex appeal goes far beyond physical appearance. Psychology research shows that what truly attracts others is often where we least expect to find it.
Read article →Sexual Compulsion: How to Tell the Difference Between a High Libido and an Addiction
Having an active and intense sex life is not an addiction. Sexual compulsion is recognised by different signs: loss of control, impact on daily life, distress after the act.
Read article →Shyness in Children: Between Character Trait and Developmental Obstacle
Shyness is not a flaw. But when it deprives a child of important social experiences or generates suffering, it deserves attention and support.
Read article →Signs of Dyslexia in Children: Recognising Difficulties to Better Support
Dyslexia affects around 10% of children. Spotting its signs early enables appropriate support that radically changes the academic and emotional trajectory.
Read article →Parenting Style: What Kind of Parent Are You — and What Impact on Your Child?
How you raise your child — authoritarian, permissive, democratic, or disengaged — profoundly influences their development. Understanding your own style allows you to adjust it.
Read article →Task Division in a Relationship: Why It Gets Stuck and How to Move Forward
Who does what at home, and do both partners feel it's fair? The division of household tasks touches on equity, internalised roles, and communication in a relationship.
Read article →Teenage Distress: Recognising the Signs Before They Worsen
Adolescence is a period of normal turbulence. But some signs of distress deserve particular attention — and a response that goes beyond 'it's just their age'.
Read article →The Oppositional Child: Understanding Resistance Before Trying to Break It
Opposition in children can be normal and passing — or signal something deeper. Distinguishing developmental opposition from oppositional disorder allows a better response.
Read article →Trust Issues in a Relationship: Understanding the Roots and Finding Another Way
Checking, anticipating betrayal, never quite feeling safe with your partner: difficulty trusting in love comes from somewhere. Understanding where is the beginning of change.
Read article →Narcissistic or Borderline: What Tests Can Tell Apart
As a CBT psychotherapist in Nantes, I often meet people who wonder about the complex dynamics of their relationships or behavioral patterns.
Read article →Healthy or Pathological Narcissism
Narcissism is a complex, often misunderstood concept that ranges from healthy self-esteem to a potentially destructive personality disorder.
Read article →High Score on a Narcissism Test: How to Interpret It
Getting a high score on an online psychological test can feel confusing, or even distressing, especially for a trait like narcissism.
Read article →Grandiose or Vulnerable: What a Narcissism Test Really Distinguishes
As a CBT psychotherapist, I often see narcissism oversimplified. A well-designed psychological test can distinguish grandiose from vulnerable narcissism and clarify relational dynamics.
Read article →ADHD or Anxiety: Which Test Should You Take First?
ADHD and anxiety look similar on the surface — restlessness, difficulty concentrating, racing mind — but are assessed differently. This guide helps you know which test to take first.
Read article →GAD-7, Chronic Stress or Burnout: Which Anxiety Test Should You Take?
Generalized anxiety (GAD-7), chronic stress or burnout: three often confused realities. This guide helps you identify which applies to you and which test to take.
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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