EPIC Counseling Solutions Featured on Medium: Insights from Marriage Counselor Mark Verber
We’re thrilled to share that EPIC Counseling Solutions was recently featured on Medium, where Mark Verber, MS, LPC, owner of EPIC Counseling Solutions, discussed key strategies for maintaining successful marriages. Mark, recognized by Harrisburg Magazine as “Simply the Best” Therapist in 2021, offers invaluable advice rooted in compassion and creativity. Here are some highlights from his interview:
On Validation in Relationships:
“Validation is about letting your partner know they are making sense to you. The bottom line is that they want to know you get it. You do this by effectively connecting the dots out loud for them. It’s important to recognize that you don’t need to agree with them in order to validate. Agreement is a luxury.”
Common Misconceptions About Marriage:
“The most common misconceptions about marriage are that it comes naturally, that it stays the same, that it gets easier, and that love is enough. These misconceptions all boil down to the same theme- that a successful marriage should be effortless.”
Keeping Romance Alive:
“Couples that keep the romance alive do so through intentionality and flexibility. Romance needs to be consistently prioritized and reimagined over the course of a relationship to remain fulfilling and avoid being a source of frustration.”
Mark also shared practical communication techniques, like viewing a conversation as a game of catch and turning complaints into requests. His emphasis on prioritizing the “3 Re’s” – Receptive, Responsive, and Repetitive – underscores the importance of consistent and intentional effort in relationships.
For more insights and detailed advice from Mark Verber, visit our website and follow our social media channels. Together, we can work towards building stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
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