In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and mask required

• Social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

PEERS® for Young Adults is a 14-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults between 18-38 years of age. This group is ideal for those interested in learning skills to make and keep friends, and develop romantic relationships!

The PEERS® program is meant to be completed in its entirety, attending all sessions. Lessons are intended to be delivered in the order in which they are presented as each skill builds upon the last.  The following skills will be addressed in PEERS®:

-          Characteristics and types of friendships and romantic relationships

-          Starting and maintaining conversations,

-          Identifying and pursuing a source of friends,

-          Using humor appropriately,

-          Entering and exiting conversations,

-          Organizing and having successful get-togethers,

-          Dating etiquette,

-          Managing disagreements

PEERS® Pre-requisites include:

• Young adults experiencing difficulty making and keeping friendships

• Young adults must be interested in participating and attending

• Young adults must regularly attend

• Young adults must voluntarily agree to participate

• Young adults must be willing to work with a social coach throughout the process, providing accountability and support

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Proof of vaccination and masks required, social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

Cost: $210/week, including:

• Weekly 1.5-hour social skills group + 1 30-min remote coaching sessions/week

• Additional coaching sessions optional, at additional cost

To register:

• Fill out Services Inquiry and choose “PEERS for Young Adults 14-Week Social Skills Group”

Although we all may have different levels of comfort and desire to be around people (think introversion/extroversion), ALL humans are inherently social beings. Friendships of all kinds (acquaintances, coworkers, and even romantic partnerships) require important skills- skills that are often not explicitly taught. redpoint Seattle has created curriculum to support young adults.

In this weekend-long, in-person boot camp, attendees will be presented with targeted lessons and practice their newly learned skills with their social coaches.

Topics include:

• Understanding the relationship continuum

• Choosing appropriate friends

• Verbal/non-verbal communication

• Starting and maintaining good conversations

• Entering and exiting conversations

• Finding a source of friends

• Deepening friendships

• Planning, organizing, and attending get-togethers

• Handling rejection

• Responding to and bringing up disagreements

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Masks required, social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

Cost: $500/participant

Reserve these dates in your calendar:

• Registration Deadline: November 5, 2021

• Boot Camp Dates: November 13th from 10am - 3pm (30 min lunch break, lunch included) & November 14th from 10am - 1pm (no lunch break)

To register:

• Fill out Services Inquiry and choose “Friendship Boot Camp”

*This Bootcamp includes selected PEERS® curriculum that’s been adapted and expanded upon by the redpoint Seattle coaches to best meet the needs of redpoint clients. Contact us to learn more!

PEERS® for Young Adults is a 14-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults between 18-38 years of age. This group is ideal for those interested in learning skills to make and keep friends, and develop romantic relationships!

The PEERS® program is meant to be completed in its entirety, attending all sessions. Lessons are intended to be delivered in the order in which they are presented as each skill builds upon the last.  The following skills will be addressed in PEERS®:

-          Characteristics and types of friendships and romantic relationships

-          Starting and maintaining conversations,

-          Identifying and pursuing a source of friends,

-          Using humor appropriately,

-          Entering and exiting conversations,

-          Organizing and having successful get-togethers,

-          Dating etiquette,

-          Managing disagreements

PEERS® Pre-requisites include:

• Young adults experiencing difficulty making and keeping friendships

• Young adults must be interested in participating and attending

• Young adults must regularly attend

• Young adults must voluntarily agree to participate

• Young adults must be willing to work with a social coach throughout the process, providing accountability and support

In-person, COVID-19 Protocols:

• Masks required, social distancing

Facilitator: Annie Gillis

Cost: $210/week, including:

• Weekly 1.5-hour social skills group + 2 30-min remote coaching sessions/week

• Additional coaching sessions optional, at additional cost

To register:

• Fill out Services Inquiry and choose “PEERS for Young Adults 14-Week Social Skills Group”

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