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1440 Washington Blvd., Suite A5, Concord 94521
Program Overview
90-minute sessions delivered across 13-15 consecutive weeks
Teens and young adults are taught relevant social skills
Practice of the explicitly taught skills with peers during each group session
Social coaches attend a separate concurrent session and taught how to assist their teen or young adult in making and keeping friends
Weekly homework activities that support the lessons taught each week, which promotes generalization of the skills learned.
Who should participate?
Any teen or young adult who is motivated to learn skills that will help them make and keep friends. Individuals must be interested in attending the PEERS® program and agree to participate voluntarily. Participants are required to have a social coach who will attend weekly sessions.
PEERS® may be appropriate for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, or other social and behavioral disorders.
Consistent attendance and completion of assigned homework across the program is key to success.
PEERS® for Teens
Designed for motivated teens in middle and high school who have challenges in making and keeping friends.
NEXT GROUP:
June 3 - September 15, 2024
Monday evenings from 5:30-7pm
All inquiries require a 30-minute Zoom intake with the teen and caregiver. Complete THIS form to be contacted to schedule your intake.
Topics Covered:
Developing & maintaining friendships
Conversational skills
Entering and exiting conversations
Electronic communication
Using humor appropriately
Organizing get-togethers
Being a good sport
Handling disagreements
Changing a bad reputation
Handling teasing and bullying
PEERS® for Young Adults
Designed for motivated adults (18 years and older) who have challenges in making and keeping friends and have a desire for developing romantic relationships.
NEXT GROUP:
August 7 - November 20, 2024
Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7pm
All inquiries require a 30-minute Zoom intake with the young adult and their social coach or caregiver. Complete THIS form to be contacted to schedule your intake.
Topics Covered:
Developing and maintaining friendships
Conversational skills
Entering and exiting conversations
Using humor appropriately
Organizing get-togethers
Dating skills
Handling dating pressure
Electronic communication
Handling direct and indirect bullying
Handling disagreements
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