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 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.