What an Assertiveness Test Measures: Needs, Boundaries and Self-Expression
As a CBT practitioner, I explain what an assertiveness test actually measures: expressing needs, setting boundaries and handling conflict.
Read article →Blog — Psychology & Mental Health
Articles on psychology, mental health, relationships, anxiety, personality and psychological well-being.
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Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Tests: What Do They Measure & Why It Matters?
Emotional intelligence is a crucial psychological skill. Unlike IQ, which measures cognitive abilities, EQ assesses our capacity to understand and manage emotions.
Read article →What Does a Procrastination Test Measure? Complete Guide
Discover what procrastination tests actually measure and how to interpret your results using CBT insights to overcome avoidance patterns.
Read article →What Does a Perfectionism Test Measure?
Explore perfectionism dimensions and how they affect relationships. Learn what perfectionism tests measure with CBT expert insights.
Read article →Understanding Emotional Dependency: What Tests Reveal About Your Bonds
In the universal quest for fulfilling relationships, we all aspire to deep and meaningful connections. Yet, this aspiration can subtly transform into an unbalanced attachment.
Read article →Understanding Your Adult Attachment Style: What a Test Reveals
Ever wonder why you repeat relationship patterns? Why some breakups devastate you for months, while others leave you indifferent? Discover your attachment style.
Read article →Understanding Your PSS Score: A Complete Guide to Perceived Stress & Tips
Stress is a constant in modern life. But how do you know if the stress you're feeling is normal or has reached a concerning level? Find out here.
Read article →Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale: What It Measures & Why It Matters
Self-esteem is a crucial psychological foundation for well-being. Discover what the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale measures and how it impacts your relationships and personal growth.
Read article →What a Burnout Test Measures: The Signs of Exhaustion It Assesses
Exhaustion, cynicism, loss of effectiveness: the three key dimensions a burnout test measures, and how to read your score.
Read article →How to Interpret the Result of a Depression Test
Your score on a depression test: what questionnaires actually measure, how to read the severity levels, and why a number can never replace a clinical opinion.
Read article →What an Adult ADHD Test Measures: Inattention, Hyperactivity, Impulsivity
The dimensions assessed by an adult ADHD test: attention, restlessness, impulsivity, executive functions, and what your score actually reveals.
Read article →Interpreting Your Social Anxiety Test Score
Low, moderate or high score on a social anxiety test: what each level really means and how to use it to move forward.
Read article →What a Generalized Anxiety Test Measures: Dimensions and Score
What a generalized anxiety test really assesses: chronic worry, tension, control, and how to read your score to better understand where you stand.
Read article →Creativity & Divergent Thinking: Your Hidden Potential
Explore your creative potential and divergent thinking. Discover how valid psychological tests shed light on your ability to innovate and solve everyday problems.
Read article →Couple Communication Test: Decode Your Relationship Patterns
Discover the communication patterns in your relationship with scientifically validated tools to improve your couple.
Read article →Meaning-of-Life Test: Find Your Purpose in 10 Minutes
Discover your meaning in life with validated psychological tests. Assess your purpose and regain direction and motivation.
Read article →Assess Your Relationship: The Dyadic Adjustment Scale Explained
Discover Spanier's Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS), a scientific test to better understand and improve your relationship satisfaction. A key tool for couple well-being.
Read article →Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion Test: Measure Your Self-Kindness
Discover Kristin Neff's self-compassion test to measure your kindness toward yourself and improve your well-being.
Read article →Baron-Cohen Empathy Test: Measure Your Empathy Quotient (EQ)
Discover Baron-Cohen's Empathy Quotient (EQ) test to assess your empathic abilities and improve your interpersonal relationships.
Read article →LOT-R Test: Measure Your Optimism and Cultivate Resilience
Discover the LOT-R optimism test by Scheier and Carver. A validated tool to know yourself better, strengthen resilience and cultivate realistic optimism.
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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