Above The Storm Counselling

02/10/2026

02/02/2026

Good Stress vs. Bad Stress: What’s the Difference?

Not all stress is harmful. In fact, some stress can actually help us grow.

Good Stress (Eustress)
• Motivates you to prepare and perform
• Feels temporary and manageable
• Examples: starting a new job, meeting a goal, learning a new skill

Bad Stress (Distress)
• Feels overwhelming or constant
• Drains your energy and affects sleep, mood, or health
• Examples: chronic work pressure, ongoing conflict, financial strain

The key difference?
Good stress challenges you. Bad stress exhausts you.

If stress is starting to feel constant or unmanageable, you don’t have to handle it alone. Support can help you regain balance and resilience.

01/29/2026

✨ New Year, New Goals… Now What? ✨

At the start of the year, motivation feels strong and exciting. But as weeks pass, that energy can fade, and that’s completely normal!

Motivation isn’t something we always have; it’s something that comes and goes, especially when life gets busy or hard.

What keeps people going isn’t constant motivation, it is self-compassion, realistic expectations, and support when things feel heavy. If your New Year’s resolutions feel harder than you expected, you are not failing. You are human.

Counselling can help you reconnect with your “why,” work through blocks, and find steady ways to move forward, at your own pace.

You don’t have to do this alone.

01/27/2026

Finances can be a complex subject. It has been proven to be a subject that can add stress to a couples'/family's relationship. There are many reasons which include but are not limited to diverse perspectives of handling money or avoidance that could be from shame or fear that they might get in trouble with their partner/family.
Tactics that have been effective in relationships are:
Transparency with expenses and spending.
Developing a financial plan that works for your household.
Being diligent with the agreement.
Develop an emergency plan during unexpected

01/22/2026

Meet our office comfort pet, Ichabod Crane.

01/17/2026

Conflict is not always comfortable, but that does not mean it is a bad thing. Here are 10 myths about conflict.

01/09/2026

What is conflict?
Conflict can be defined as a situation in which one person perceives that another person is blocking, interfering with, or disrespecting something they care about (such as goals, needs, values, or self-esteem).
Conflict is often seen as a negative thing, but it is unavoidable and when navigated well has the potential to bring people together.

12/30/2025

Some thoughts from our therapist Burdeen.

12/30/2025

The New Year has arrived. Making New Years resolutions can help you reach your goals and make the changes you've been thinking about. Why not make a resolution to do something for your mental health?
Trying new hobbies can improve you mental health and overall wellbeing.

12/18/2025

A couple questions with Mallory. Mallory started Above the Storm Counselling in 2022. She is passionate about walking with people and equipping them to face various challenges and reach their goals.

12/18/2025

Take a look at out hours of operation over the Holiday season.