PEERS is a 14-week evidence-based social skills program delivered virtually for students aged 12 – 17. There is a weekly mandatory parent session.

Topics include:
• How to use appropriate conversational skills
• How to find common interests by trading information
• How to appropriately use humour
• How to handle rejection, teasing and bullying
• How to handle rumours and gossip
• How to be a good host during get-togethers
• How to make phone calls to friends
• How to be a good sport
• How to handle arguments and disagreements
• How to change a bad reputation (by investigating one new extracurricular activity)

• Caregiver Training
• Communication
• Life Skills
• School Age
• Skill Building
• Social Skills
• Teens

George Jeffrey Children's Centre

6 teens and 6 caregivers = 12

Available to Entire North Region

1.5 hours teens 1 hour caregiver = 2.5