Registration for our PEERS® for Adolescents Group is now open
PEERS® Social Skills for Young Adults
PEERS® for Young Adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated adults who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships.
Next group starts: TBD based on interest
Group runs for: 16 weeks (Tuesdays at 6 pm)
Cost: $80/week (for both participant and coach)
Learn more about PEERS® groups and if they'd be the right fit for you.
Young adults and social coaches attend 16-week group sessions for 90-minutes per week.
Young Adults are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations, and practice these skills during group socialization activities.
Social coaches attend separate sessions simultaneously and are taught how to assist young adults in making and keep friends and/or dating.
Adolescents will learn:
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Developing and maintaining friendships
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Conversation skills
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Entering and exiting conversations
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Electronic communication
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Using humour appropriately
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Organizing get-togethers
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Dating skills
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Handling disagreements
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Handling dating pressure
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Handling bullying