The First Evening

• Prayer, at all sessions
• Get acquainted; offer a warm welcome.
• Introduce FOCCUS.
• Administer FOCCUS.
• Homework: Talk about completing the FOCCUS. Do Personality Survey (in folder).
• Set the date for next sessions. Allow time for FOCCUS processing.
• Closing Prayer.

Designing Meetings Two through Five

If desired, follow the program outlines in Perspectives and To Trust Again Leader's Guides. Review the couple's FOCCUS report and make note of key areas for discussion. Select one or more workbook pages, as needed. Select any homework assignments. Address the Five C's: Communication, Commitment, Church, Children, Conflict resolution.

General Outline of Session Two

• Prayer, at beginning and end of sessions
• Inquire about conversation sparked by last session
• Invite responses to homework.
• Review the FOCCUS report with the couple.
• Describe the FOCCUS Categories.
• Praise the areas of Strength.
• Ask couple to suggest categories for next session's discussion.
• Assign any pertinent homework.
• Collect the FOCCUS report at end of each session.

Sessions Three, Four and Five

Inquire about conversation sparked by last session. Invite responses to homework. Discuss another category area, according to your plan. Couple completes evaluation and receives Certificate of Completion at last session.