Cameron Gibson, R.C.C.
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Program Director
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Co-authored Articles (12)
What Does It Mean When Someone Avoids Eye Contact?
The psychological reasons behind averting your gazeEye contact. You probably don’t think twice about it until someone doesn’t give it to you. Why are they avoiding your gaze? Did you do something wrong? More often th...
What if She Says No? How to Handle Rejection from a Girl
Accepting a no from a girl while keeping your dignityWe all know that getting rejected hurts, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Ultimately, rejection is more about them than you, and you should never take...
How to
Destroy Your Enemy Without Fighting
Having an enemy can be infuriating. When there’s a not-so-special someone in your life who knows exactly how to push all your hot buttons, you might be tempted look for ways to fight back or get revenge. But the best w...
How to
React when Someone Teases You
Most of us have been teased at some point in our lives, and for different reasons—sometimes because someone likes us, but more often because they don’t. If you're lucky and you haven't been teased yet, you're likely ...
How to Look Someone in the Eye (Even When You're Anxious)
Learn to look at people in a way that shows you're listeningMaking good eye contact is a surprisingly difficult yet essential part of good communication skills. If you want to improve your ability to look people in the e...
How to
Wink
The wink can be a way of communicating many different ideas or feelings without the use of words. It is thought to come from an ancient Norse myth about the god Odin, who traded one of his eyes for the opportunity to dri...
How to
Create a Mood Chart for Yourself
A mood chart is a chart that has information on your mood, hours of sleep, and medications. Most people use mood charts to understand how their moods fluctuate, and also to recognize the influence of mood on other behavi...
How to
Stop Being Bullied
Bullying is a serious issue. Figuring out how to fix the problem can be confusing and frustrating, especially since bullying can take so many different forms. If you’re not sure how to make it stop, wikiHow is here to ...
How to
Focus with ADHD
Though ADHD is sometimes the butt of jokes in movies and on TV, for anyone with the disorder who's actually tried to focus on a serious task, it can be anything but funny. Luckily, mild-to-moderate ADHD symptoms can ofte...
How to
Deal With Needy People
It can be difficult to know how to handle someone who is needy, whether it be a romantic partner, friend, or family member. You may love and appreciate this person, but not want to spend all of your time with them or hea...
How to
Stop Friends from Teasing About Crushes
When you have a crush, it's normal to want to talk about the object of your desire all the time. Your friends might respond to your excitement by teasing you about your romantic feelings. Having a crush is already enough...
How to
Overcome a Social Phobia
Some people can have serious problems trying to communicate with peers that are associated with feelings of anxiety or fear. If this is something you deal with, you may have a social phobia, also called social anxiety di...