Programs
Ages 4-6
PEERS® for Preschoolers
PEERS® for Preschoolers is an evidence-based social skills program to teach children between the ages of 4 to 6 years how to make and keep friends. Participants attend 16 weekly group sessions for 90 minutes per week, and are taught social skills through didactic lessons, puppet shows, and role-play demonstrations, and practice these skills during group socialization activities and weekly homework assignments. Parent participation is required.
ages 11-18
PEERS® for Adolescents
PEERS® for Adolescents is an evidence-based social skills program for adolescents in middle and high school who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or handling conflict and rejection. Adolescents and parents attend 16 weekly group sessions for 90 minutes per week, and are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations, and practice these skills during group socialization activities. Parents attend separate sessions simultaneously and are taught how to assist adolescents in making and keeping friends (parent participation is required).
Ages 18-35
PEERS® for Young Adults
PEERS® for Young Adults is an evidence-based social skills program for adults who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships. Young adults and social coaches (typically parents or other caregivers) attend 16 weekly group sessions for 90 minutes per week. Participants 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 adults in making and keeping friends and/or dating. In-person and telehealth options available!
ages 11-35
PEERS® Online Social Skills Classes
PEERS® is an evidence-based social skills program for motivated teens and young adults who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or handling conflict and rejection. Teens and/or young adults attend 16 weekly classes over Zoom for 90-minutes each week, plus an optional 5 weeks of dating skills. Participants are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations, and practice these skills during online socialization activities. Social coaches attend separate classes simultaneously and are taught how to assist their teens in making and keeping friends.
adults 18+
PEERS® for Dating
Participants are taught evidence-based dating skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations. Skills are practiced during online socialization activities. Dating coaches (typically parents or other caregivers) attend separate classes simultaneously and are taught how to assist teens/young adults in developing and maintaining romantic relationships. Classes are taught over Zoom for 90-minutes each week.
