PEERS for Teens: Social Skills Group
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What is it?
PEERS is a 14 week evidence based social skills group for teens who have difficulties making and keeping friends. It has been widely used to support young people with ASD, ADHD and other mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression with friendship skills.
PEERS qualified group facilitators will cover topics including:
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Developing and maintaining friendships
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Conversational skills
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Communicating via social media
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Managing conflict and handling rejection
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Organising get togethers
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What's involved?
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During each group session, teens are taught the social skills required for making and keeping friends and given a chance to practice these skills.
During PEERS , parents/carers are taught how to be a ‘social coach’ to support their kids in making and keeping friends by providing feedback through coaching during the practice tasks throughout the week.
The program typically includes:
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1.5 hr teen group session
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1 hr parent group session
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All equipments required
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Summary handouts
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End of group party catering
Who can join?
Any teen between 13-17 years of age who are motivated to learn how to make and keep friends.
A brief intake appointment is required before joining the group.