FOCCUS is a pre-marriage questionnaire designed to help couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship. It is not a test nor is it meant to be a predictor of marital success or failure. It is a tool to help couples identify and work through issues before marriage.
Although used by many educators and counsellors, FOCCUS is not primarly a counselling or teaching tool. It is a discussion instrument whose purpose is to maximise the total marriage preparation by tailoring it to the individual couple and by providing comprehensive content and process that best serves the couple preparing for marriage and those working with them.
FOCCUS is both a starting place for couple discussion and a map of what issues need time and attention, affirmation or problem solving. Some of these may include
- personality differences
- lifestyle expectations
- communication styles
- friends and interests
- family backgrounds
- beliefs about parenting, money, etc.
FOCCUS
- comprises 156 basic questions plus additional questions for remarried, interfaith and/or cohabitating couples;
- shows patterns of strengths and challenges in 19 categories for couples to use independently with a trained facilitator or as a part of other preparation processes;
- can be completed either on-line or by filling out an answer sheet and your facilitator will highlight the areas where your particular strengths are and what areas need further exploration.
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