PEERS® Social Skills Online

It’s time to use an evidence-backed program that helps young people learn how to make and keep friends.

Is your teenager or young adult struggling:

  • to make new friends at school or clubs?

  • they get confused when their attempts to make small talk or jokes are rejected?

  • are upset when they their friends ignore their text messages?

Introducing

The PEERS® Social Skills Online Group

This 14 week online program is an evidence-based social skills program for adolescents in high school who are interested in making and keeping friends as well as handling conflict and rejection.

01

Small Online Accessible Groups

No travel worries - accessible 14 week group meetings for teenagers and their parent or carer. Strictly moderated, secure online platform with no social media needed.

02

Practical Engaging Sessions

Teens learn through didactic, social role play supported by a certified ADHD & Social Skills Coach, while the separate Parent-Carer Session shows you how to support them implement their skills.

03

Individual Check-Ins Weekly

Outside group sessions, you will have a 1:1 check-in to follow up on the assigned tasks, answer extra questions and make sure their confidence is growing.

This program explores how to:

  • Start & maintain friendships

  • Navigate group conversations, on and offline

  • Organise meet-ups

  • Use humour in the right way

  • Deal with teasing and bullying

  • Resolve arguments and misunderstandings

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Teenagers who find friendships confusing, difficult but who really WANT to have friends their own age.

Aged between 13-18, with or without a formal diagnosis of autism or ADHD.

In mainstream education, have access to a computer and agree to completing the 14 week sessions.

Have an adult - a parent or carer - who is able to attend the adult social coach sessions during the course.

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

What do you need before taking part?

  • Teens must be interested in attending the program

  • Teens must agree to participate in the program voluntarily

  • Teens must consistently attend the program

  • Parent or carer must be willing to participate consistently

How can I apply to join?

  • Contact us below to complete a 15-minute phone or zoom screening and receive an enrolment form and information.

  • Complete and return your enrolment form.

  • Have a 30 minute intake meeting with Coach Katherine to check if the program is appropriate for you and your teen.

  • The PEERS program is not a substitute for therapy, counselling or 1:1 support and if it is not going to meet the needs of your young person, we reserve the right to offer suggestions for appropriate alternative methods of support.

 

When do groups meet?

  • Duration: 14 weeks

  • Planned Days: Wednesday

  • Planned Frequency: Teenage Sessions: 4:30 to 6:00 pm Social Coach sessions: 6:30 to 8:00pm

Cost?

The program is £1200 including all teen sessions, parent/carer sessions, weekly check-ins and further information as needed.

Currently Enrolling for January 2025 Group.

Your first step: Complete the form for a 15 minute chat with Coach Katherine