PEERS for Young Adults

PEERS® for Young Adults is a 15-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends and develop romantic relationships. This internationally acclaimed program was originally developed at UCLA by PEERS® Clinic Founding Director, Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson. During each group session, young adults are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills. Young adults must be socially motivated and attend each session with a social coach. Because some families are out of state, online accommodations will be made for social coaching sessions.

Young Adults will learn about: 

• Conversational Skills
  
• Appropriate Use of Humor
  
• Electronic Communication
  
• Handling Direct and Indirect Bullying
  
• Handling Arguments & Disagreements
  
• Organizing Get-Togethers with Friends
  
• Dating Skills
  
• Strategies for Handling Sexual Pressure