PEERS® for Young Adults

Overview

The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) for Young Adults (Ages 18-35) is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults who are interested in learning skills to make/keep friends and develop romantic relationships. During each group session, young adults are taught important social skills and given the opportunity to practice them.

Young adults must attend each session with a social coach (e.g., parent, family member, adult sibling, life coach, job coach, peer mentor, etc.). Social coaches teach young adults how to assist them in making and keeping friends by providing feedback during weekly socialization homework assignments.

Enrollment is limited. Regular attendance is important. Social coach participation is required.

How to use appropriate conversational skills
How to find common interests by trading information
How to appropriately use humor
How to enter and exit conversations between peers
How to handle rejection, teasing, and bullying
How to be a good host during get-togethers
How to choose appropriate friends
How to be a good sport
How to handle arguments and disagreements
How to deal with peer pressure
Dating etiquette and skills

Call our office at (210)-784-2449 to complete a brief phone screen with a member of our staff, and subsequently receive an enrollment packet.
Complete and return your enrollment packet.
Come in or virtual call (parent or caregiver and young adults) for a 1.5-hour intake appointment with one of our staff to determine if our program is appropriate for you

PEERS® for Young Adults

Overview

Topics of Instruction

Pre-requisites

Application Process