by FOCCUS® Inc | Sep 10, 2026 | Facilitator Tips |
Many facilitators feel anxious when couples disagree during a FOCCUS® session.The conversation becomes quieter. Tension increases. One person becomes defensive. Another withdraws emotionally.These moments can feel uncomfortable, especially for newer facilitators.At...
by FOCCUS® Inc | Sep 1, 2026 | Conversation Starters |
Who this is for:Engaged couples • Married couples • Couples seeking healthier communicationIntroductionEvery couple experiences conflict. Healthy relationships are not built by avoiding disagreement, but by learning how to repair and reconnect afterward.How to Use...
by FOCCUS® Inc | Aug 27, 2026 | Facilitator Tips |
One of the most important facilitation skills is learning how to ask thoughtful follow-up questions.Good follow-up questions help couples:reflect more deeplyclarify thoughtsslow conversations downexplore understandingcommunicate more honestlyAt FOCCUS®, we often...
by FOCCUS® Inc | Aug 13, 2026 | Facilitator Tips |
One of the most common dynamics facilitators encounter is imbalance within conversation.One person answers quickly. The other says very little. One person explains every topic in detail. The other becomes quieter and quieter over time.This situation is very normal.At...
by FOCCUS® Inc | Aug 3, 2026 | Conversation Starters |
Who this is for:Engaged couples • Married couples • Couples seeking deeper spiritual connectionIntroductionFaith can shape how couples communicate, make decisions, handle challenges, and understand the purpose of marriage itself.How to Use This Conversation StarterSet...
