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”