What is FOCCUS?
FOCCUS Inc. USA, an apostolate of the Archdiocese of Omaha, was founded on the principal that communication and problem solving are the keys to a successful marriage. FOCCUS Inc. USA provides resources and support for organizations and individuals who guide couples through marriage formation and who offer ongoing marriage enrichment and support. The programs and materials offered by FOCCUS Inc. USA are based in the Roman Catholic Faith and are available in accessible non-denominational formats.
Why FOCCUS?
FOCCUS facilitation encourages couples to talk to each other.
Unlike a therapist, a facilitator is not expected to fix problems nor offer advice; he or she is a resource to support the relationship and promote healthy communication. Pre-marriage sessions offer a unique opportunity to celebrate a couple’s strengths, practice positive communication skills, and explore important areas that may present problems later.
The FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory
is a comprehensive, user-friendly, affordable tool for professionals and lay individuals who are helping couples prepare for marriage. The 151-item, research-based inventory assesses couples’ agreement, disagreement, or indecision about statements related to important issues, such as communication, problem-solving, religion, family and friends, careers, cohabitation, parenting, sexuality, finances, and more.
The REFOCCUS© Marriage Enrichment Inventory
is a packet of seven separate research-based questionnaires that married couples can take on their own or through a facilitator. The REFOCCUS© Inventory guides a couple’s private discussion at home, as part of a weekend retreat, or in seven weekly evenings of discussion with other couples. Each of the seven questionnaires – Marriage as a Process, Intimacy, Compatibility, Communication, Commitment, Ministry Marriages, and Empty Nesters – are answered independently by the couple.
