
Finding Balance: Professional Growth & Personal Connections
Mindful Relationship Wisdom from Dr. Lori Runge

The Mindful Approach to Healing After Betrayal
Few relationship wounds cut as deeply as betrayal. Whether through infidelity, financial deception, or broken promises, betrayal shakes the foundation of trust upon which relationships are built. Mindfulness—the practice of present-moment awareness without judgment—creates the foundation for genuine healing by creating space to experience painful emotions without being overwhelmed by them. When couples approach betrayal recovery with mindfulness, they develop what one client called "emotional steadiness in the storm"—the ability to navigate intense feelings while still making conscious choices about healing.

Summer Slowdown: Using Vacation Time to Reconnect Mindfully
Summer in North Texas brings not just the heat but also an opportunity—a chance to step away from the daily demands of work and intentionally reconnect with your partner. Yet for many couples, vacation often becomes another source of stress rather than the rejuvenating experience it's meant to be. The difference between a vacation that rejuvenates your relationship and one that merely relocates your stress begins with planning for presence, not just pleasure. Learn how to create mindful vacation rituals that strengthen your connection.

The Family Business Couple: Separating Work Conflicts from Home Life
When you share both a business and a marriage with your partner, the lines between boardroom and bedroom can quickly blur. As someone who has worked extensively with family business couples throughout North Texas, I've witnessed firsthand how challenging it can be to leave work disagreements at the office and preserve the sanctity of your relationship. With mindful attention and practical strategies, you can maintain both a successful business partnership and a thriving marriage.

The Gottman Method: Building Stronger Relationships for Busy Executives and Entrepreneurs
As high-achieving professionals, maintaining a thriving relationship often takes a back seat to business demands. The Gottman Method offers evidence-based techniques specifically valuable for executives and entrepreneurs who need practical, efficient approaches to strengthen their relationships. Learn how these research-backed strategies can help you integrate professional success with personal fulfillment—creating a life where both your business and relationships flourish together.

Quieting the Inner Critic: How Negative Thoughts Impact Your Marriage
Did you know that you have between 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts racing through your mind daily? Even more surprising—95% of those thoughts are repetitions from yesterday. When those repetitive thoughts become predominantly negative or critical, they create a ripple effect that extends far beyond your own mind and directly into your relationship. Learn how mindfulness can help you quiet your inner critic and transform your marriage from a place of judgment to one of understanding and connection.

Men's Health and Mindfulness: Addressing Mental Wellness as Part of Overall Health
When we talk about men's health, mental wellness often remains unaddressed despite being vital to overall wellbeing. Mindfulness offers a valuable approach for men navigating mental health challenges, with recent studies showing just 10 minutes daily can significantly reduce depression and anxiety. Learn five practical mindfulness techniques specifically designed for men's health.

What to Actually Expect in Couples Therapy: A No-Nonsense Guide for Hesitant Men
Unsure about couples therapy? This straightforward guide explains what actually happens in sessions, debunks common misconceptions, and outlines the practical, solution-focused approach that helps men get tangible results from the therapy process. Learn what to expect before your first appointment.

Coping Strategies for Communication Challenges in Relationships
Communication challenges can strain even the strongest relationships. Discover professional guidance on creating emotional safety, mastering active listening, and building lasting communication skills with your partner.

Managing Work-Related Stress: Finding Balance in the Modern Workplace
In today's hyperconnected workplace, managing work-related stress has become more challenging—and more essential—than ever. Discover how mindfulness practices and evidence-based stress management techniques can help you create a sustainable work-life balance, boost productivity, and maintain wellbeing in an increasingly demanding professional environment. This comprehensive guide explores practical strategies that you can implement immediately to transform your relationship with workplace stress.

Decking the Halls While Running the Show: A Business Owner's Guide to Holiday Sanity
Managing business ownership during the holidays can feel overwhelming for entrepreneurs and small business owners in DFW. This guide offers practical mental health tips and stress management strategies to help you balance running your company while enjoying the holiday season. Learn how therapy for business owners can provide tools for setting boundaries, delegating effectively, and managing end-of-year anxiety. Discover expert advice from a Frisco business therapist on maintaining work-life balance during the busiest time of year. Perfect for entrepreneurs in McKinney, Plano, and Frisco looking to navigate holiday stress while leading their teams.

Boost Your Business Success: Harness the Power of Therapy
Learn how therapy can be transformative for your business and help with problem-solving and the challenges that come with entrepreneurship.

Rebuilding Bonds: How Therapy Can Strengthen and Revitalize Your Marriage
Learn how therapy can help you reconnect and strengthen the bonds in your marriage.

Dr. Lori Runge Featured On ApartmentGuide
North Texas Therapist Dr. Lori Runge was recently featured in an article on ApartmentGuide for 18 Tips to Make Your Partner Comfortable When Visiting.

Finding Inner Peace: Why Therapy is Essential During the Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a time of stress, anxiety, and a flurry of emotions. This is where therapy comes in, offering a crucial lifeline for those seeking inner peace during the holiday season.

Rebuilding Trust and Strengthening Bonds: A Guide to Couples Therapy for Healing from Infidelity
Dr. Lori Runge explores how couples can move beyond infidelity through therapy, coaching or a mix of both in this post.

10 Mindfulness Activities for Couples to Deepen Connection and Harmony
Dr. Lori breaks down 10 mindfulness activities for couples to improve communication, intimacy and connection.

Navigating Life Transitions: How Therapy Helps You Embrace Change and Find Inner Balance
Learn how therapy can help support you through life’s transitions from creating healthy coping mechanisms to managing stress and anxiety.

10 Exciting Dallas Date Night Ideas to Reignite the Spark in Your Relationship
Let’s explore Dallas together! Here are some suggestions on how to reinvigorate your relationship through date nights in Dallas and Fort Worth.

What is Family of Origin Therapy?
Explore how family of origin therapy with North Texas therapist Dr. Lori Runge can help you unlock your full potential by identifying unhealthy inherited patterns and beliefs in yourself.

Connecting or Disconnecting? The Impact of Social Media on Relationships
Social media… can it help or hurt your relationship? We dive into the pros and cons of social media in relationships in this post.
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