Become a FOCCUS Facilitator

Our pre-marriage FOCCUS programme is a key element of what we do at SMC. In becoming a FOCCUS Facilitator you would be supporting couples to learn more about their own unique relationship and celebrate the strengths and opportunities in their future marriage together.
Based on current research about the key elements in a successful relationship, FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication Understanding and Study) is an enjoyable two-part programme.

What does a FOCCUS Facilitator do?
During the first FOCCUS session you’ll meet with the couples and they individually complete a detailed questionnaire. This takes between 45 and 60 minutes. It is then processed to identify their relationship’s unique profile. A week or so later they will return for an individual feedback session with you, their FOCCUS facilitator.
This second meeting is a chance for couples to discover more about each other. For many it is a very special session, helping to identify and appreciate the strengths and opportunities in their life together.
Volunteering as a FOCCUS facilitator with SMC is an opportunity for you to enhance your own interpersonal skills and be part of an organisation, which is committed to healthy relationships and family life.

Are there any qualifications you need?
No formal qualifications are necessary but there are a few things we’ll be looking for. You will need to be able to:

• Will be honest about him / herself, to him / herself
• Will be concerned for other people
• Will have a caring attitude and non-possessive warmth
• Will be accepting and respecting of others' personalities and views
• Will be able to work with couples in a non-judgmental way
• Will be developmentally mature, with life experience
• Will be able to attend all training days and fulfil the academic level of the course
• Will be enthusiastic about marriage preparation

Spring Course
Please return completed applications by 25 January to: training@scottishmarriagecare.org

Selection date: 6th Feb 2013 from 4.30-8.30pm (Glasgow)
Weekend 1: 23rd and 24th February 2013 (Glasgow)
Weekend 2: 23rd and 24th March 2013 (Glasgow)

Autumn Course

Selection date: 28th August 2013 from 4.30-8.30pm
Weekend 1: 7th and 8th September 2013
Weekend 2: 5th and 6th October 2013

Download The FOCCUS Facilitator Pack

1. Become an SMC FOCCUS Facilitator leaflet.

2. SMC FOCCUS Volunteer Letter.

3. SMC Volunteer: Application Form.

4. SMC Volunteers: FOCCUS Facilitator FAQs

5. SMC FOCCUS Facilitator Volunteer Profile.

6. SMC Mission Statement.

7. SMC Operational Principles.