How to Become a FOCCUS Trainer (of Facilitators)
FOCCUS Trainers are experienced FOCCUS Facilitators who become certified to teach others to be FOCCUS Facilitators and to use the FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory with couples. If you are a seasoned FOCCUS Facilitator who has helped at least 10 couples with their marriage preparation, we invite you to attend a FOCCUS Trainer Workshop.
Want to teach and certify other FOCCUS Facilitators? Become a FOCCUS Trainer! To become a FOCCUS Trainer...
- Participate in a one-day FOCCUS Trainer Training Workshop. Find a Workshop » presented by a Certified FOCCUS National Trainer
- Have facilitated at least 10 couples using the FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory * (or demonstrate commensurate experience)
- Provide letters of recommendation from two couples
- Complete an application form
- Submit a $40 application fee to cover cost of materials
- Participate in an individual discussion with a FOCCUS Certified National Trainer
* If you have not met this requirement, we will consider applicants with relevant advanced training and experience.
Items Included with FOCCUS Trainer Training Workshop
The FOCCUS Trainer Training Workshop include...
- A PowerPoint presentation
- Trainer handouts
- Discussion of a DVD presentation demonstrating facilitation techniques
- Participation in simulated facilitation
- Introduction to training materials to be included in any FOCCUS Facilitator training workshops they provide as a FOCCUS Trainer
- How to create a training event and register attendees online
Bonus Training
Training also includes information about the
REFOCCUS© Marriage Enrichment Inventory, a set of five self-administered marriage enrichment questionnaires suitable for couples who have been married for more than two years. The REFOCCUS© Marriage Enrichment Inventory is a pencil-paper inventory that does not require administration by a trained FOCCUS Facilitator and can be taken independently by couples at home. REFOCCUS also can be used by a marriage leader in individual or group work with couples.