PEERS® Online Social Skills Classes
Overview
- PEERS® is a 16-week neuroaffirming, evidence-based social skills program for motivated teens and young adults who are interested in making and keeping friends.
- Teens and/or young adults attend 16-weekly classes over Zoom for 90-minutes each week, while parents and other caregivers attend separate social coaching sessions simultaneously.
- Groups include lessons, role-play demonstrations, and practice, while social coaches learn strategies to support success.
Participants will learn about:
- Handling teasing & bullying
- Being a good sport
- Handling disagreements
- Organizing get-togethers
- Conversational skills
- Developing & maintaining friendships
- Entering & exiting conversations
- Electronic communication
When & Where
Adolescents (age 11-17)
- Mondays: September 29th, 2025 – February 2nd, 2026, 5:00 – 6:30pm PT
- Tuesdays: December 2nd, 2025 – March 31st, 2026, 4:00 – 5:30pm PT
- Young Adults (age 18-35)
- Mondays: September 29th, 2025 – February 2nd, 2026, 3:00 – 4:30pm PT
- Tuesdays: December 2nd, 2025 – March 31st, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30pm PT
- Venue: Zoom
Cost
- Total Cost: $4,000
- Insurance is not accepted for this program.
- SDP (Self-Determination Program) funding from California Regional Centers may be used.
Requirements
- Have friendship problems
- Teens/ Young Adults must be interested in attending the program
- Teens / Young Adults must agree to participate in the program voluntarily
- Teens / Young Adults must consistently attend the program
- Social coach (i.e., parent, adult sibling, family member, life coach, job coach, peer mentor, etc.) must be willing to participate
How to Apply
Contact our office at 310-267-3377 or peersclinic@ucla.edu to complete a 20-minute intake screening with a member of our staff, and subsequently receive an enrollment packet.