Toulouse-Lautrec: The Wounded Genius Who Paints Truth
Psychological analysis of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Why Turner Obsesses Us? His Psyche Finally Decoded
Psychological analysis of William Turner: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
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Psychological analysis of Vincent van Gogh: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →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 Antonio Vivaldi: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →What Yves Saint Laurent Really Hid
Psychological analysis of Yves Saint Laurent: Young schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Why Lincoln Could Never Be Happy (Psychology of a Genius)
Psychological analysis of Abraham Lincoln: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Accepting Your Partner's Imperfections: 5 Keys to Success
Discover how to accept your partner's flaws using CBT techniques to build a fulfilling and lasting relationship.
Read article →Adamov: What really explains his behavior
Adamov's psychological analysis: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →What Agatha Christie hid (and why it fascinates)
Psychological analysis of Agatha Christie: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Why some people defy everything (and will never bend)
Psychological analysis of Ai Weiwei: Young schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →What created Kurosawa's masterpieces (spoiler: it's psychological)
Psychological analysis of Akira Kurosawa: Young's schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Why Dumas wrote without stopping (and lived the same)
Psychological analysis of Alexandre Dumas: creative exuberance and need for recognition
Read article →Almodovar: what his films reveal about him
Almodovar's psychological analysis: 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.
Read article →Why she loved like crazy (and so did you)
Psychological analysis of Anna Akhmatova: Young schemas, attachment, Big Five and CBT.
Read article →Why Aragon Still Fascinates Us: His Wounds Revealed
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 →Over 190 applied psychology articles
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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