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Chronic Pain and the Nervous System
January 9, 2026Living with chronic pain can be confusing—especially when tests come back normal and the discomfort seems to move, flare with stress, or settle into areas like the neck, jaw, hips, or lower back. In many cases, the issue isn’t only muscular or structural. It can be rooted in a nervous system that has learned to stay on high alert after prolonged stress. This post explores how chronic stress can translate into real physical pain, why symptoms may feel unpredictable, and how therapeutic massage and counseling at Soar Therapy and Integrated Wellness can work together to support regulation, reduce flare-ups, and help the body begin to recover.
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Chronic Pain and the Nervous System
January 9, 2026Living with chronic pain can be confusing—especially when tests come back normal and the discomfort seems to move, flare with stress, or settle into areas like the neck, jaw, hips, or lower back. In many cases, the issue isn’t only muscular or structural. It can be rooted in a nervous system that has learned to stay on high alert after prolonged stress. This post explores how chronic stress can translate into real physical pain, why symptoms may feel unpredictable, and how therapeutic massage and counseling at Soar Therapy and Integrated Wellness can work together to support regulation, reduce flare-ups, and help the body begin to recover.
Stopping Emotional Spiraling with DBT Skills
December 17, 2025For many adults, emotional spiraling can feel sudden and overwhelming. It might show up as racing thoughts late at night, emotions escalating quickly during conflict, or a minor stressor suddenly feeling unbearable. You may replay conversations, imagine worst-case scenarios, or feel flooded with emotion that seems to take over your body. Even when you know you are spiraling, stopping it can feel impossible.
DBT for Childhood Trauma in Northern Virginia | Skills for Trauma Survivors
December 1, 2025When Childhood Trauma Still Hurts: How DBT Helps You Cope Today If you grew up in a home where there was chaos, criticism, emotional distance, or things that were never talked about, you might already know that childhood trauma is part of your story. You may have read about trauma, watched videos, or tried to make sense of it on
How DBT Can Help You Manage Anxiety in Northern Virginia
October 27, 2025If you live in Northern Virginia —maybe near Springfield, Fairfax, or Woodbridge —you don’t need a reminder that life here moves fast. Between long commutes, competitive workplaces, high-performing schools, and the constant pressure to stay ahead, it can feel like you’re always sprinting just to keep up. It’s not unusual to have a demanding job, while working towards an advanced
DBT Skills for Everyday Life: Interpersonal Effectiveness
October 14, 2025DBT skills for interpersonal effectiveness teach you how to ask for what you need, say no with confidence, and maintain self-respect while building stronger relationships. Discover how DEAR MAN, GIVE, and FAST can transform your communication and connections.
Why DBT Works for Emotional Dysregulation
October 7, 2025Emotional dysregulation can make life feel unpredictable and exhausting. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a structured, skill-based approach to help individuals regain balance, manage emotions, and build healthier relationships. Through mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, DBT provides real, lasting change for those struggling with intense emotions.
The Transformative Power of DBT Skills Group
September 30, 2025Are you or someone you care about struggling with overwhelming emotions, impulsive reactions, or challenges in relationships? At Soar Therapy and Integrated Wellness, our DBT Skills Groups are offered twice a year in Springfield, VA, providing a unique opportunity for women and teens in Northern Virginia and the DC Metro area to achieve meaningful and lasting change. What Makes Our
Understanding Internal Family Systems Therapy
September 16, 2025Many people have never heard of Internal Family Systems therapy, often called IFS therapy, but it is one of the most transformative ways to understand yourself and heal from trauma, anxiety, or depression. IFS, created by Dr. Richard Schwartz, helps us recognize that each of us has different parts inside. These parts often develop in response to painful or difficult
The Healing Power of Massage: In Mind, Body, and Spirit
September 9, 2025At Soar Therapy and Integrated Wellness in Springfield, VA, we believe that true healing goes beyond talk therapy. For many, the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression are not just emotional; they are physical, too. The body remembers what the mind cannot always express, and symptoms often show up as persistent tension, aches, and pain. Massage therapy, when integrated into
Coping with Anxiety in Uncertain Times: Practical Strategies for Today’s World
August 14, 2025Managing Anxiety in Uncertain Times The world feels more unpredictable than ever. The current political and economic climate, marked by shifting policies, financial instability, inflation, and social unrest, has left many people feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure about what the future holds. Anxiety is a natural response to uncertainty. When the world around us feels unpredictable, our brains go into
