Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relationship Skills (PEERS®) is a social skills training intervention for youth. It is designed for motivated youth interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends. They are taught essential social skills such as conversational skills, maintaining friendships, using humour appropriately, and handling disagreements. Teens have an opportunity to practice these skills through role-playing and other activities.
16 weeks of 1.5-hour sessions, for both teens and parents (or designated social coach). (Teen sessions and adult sessions will run at the same time but in different rooms).
Teens will learn how to:
Use appropriate conversational skills
Use humor appropriately
Use electronic communication
Enter & exit conversations
Be a good host during get-togethers
Be a good sport
Handle arguments and disagreements
Change a bad reputation
Handle rumors and gossip
Handle rejection, teasing, and bullying
P.E.E.R.S.
Free
Start Date: September 28, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
End Date: January 25, 2024
2 spaces available
16 Sessions
For any questions:
Jennifer Logan
info@superiorlifeskills.ca
(807) 620-0498
Service provided by: Superior Life Skills