Why Jimi Hendrix Was Self-Destructive (Psychology of Genius)
Psychological analysis of Jimi Hendrix: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Why John Lennon Was Obsessed with Love
Psychological analysis of John Lennon: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Gustav Klimt: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Kurt Cobain: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Le Corbusier: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Franz Liszt: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Louise Bourgeois: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Gustav Mahler: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Man Ray: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Édouard Manet: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →What Tormented Marguerite Duras (and You Too)
Psychological analysis of Marguerite Duras: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Why Yourcenar Wrote as She Loved (Or Not)
Psychological analysis of Marguerite Yourcenar: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →What Maria Callas Hid Beneath Her Vocal Genius
Psychological analysis of Maria Callas: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Matisse: Why This Creative Genius Was So Tormented
Psychological analysis of Henri Matisse: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Why Monet Obsessively Painted the Same Landscapes
Psychological analysis of Claude Monet: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Edvard Munch: Why He Would Still Paint Today
Psychological analysis of Edvard Munch: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Pablo Neruda: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Why Niki de Saint Phalle Created the Way She Loved
Psychological analysis of Niki de Saint Phalle: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Nina Simone: Why She Truly Fascinates Us
Psychological analysis of Nina Simone: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Jackson Pollock: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five, and CBT.
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The Psychologie et Sérénité blog features over 190 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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