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...

1. Participate in a one-day FOCCUS© Trainer Training Workshop. Find a Workshop » presented by a Certified FOCCUS© National Trainer
2. Have facilitated at least 10 couples using the FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory * (or demonstrate commensurate experience)
3. Provide letters of recommendation from two couples
4. Complete an application form
5. Submit a $40 application fee to cover cost of materials
6. Participate in an individual discussion with a FOCCUS© Certified National Trainer

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 six 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.