During each group session, teens are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session during socialization activities.
PEERS® (Program for the Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills) is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle school (grades 6-8) who are interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends.
During each group session, teens are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session during socialization activities. Topics covered include:
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
How to handle rejection
How to handle rumors and gossip
How to handle bullying and teasing
How to be a good host during get-togethers
How to make phone calls to friends
How to choose appropriate friends
How to be a good sport
How to handle arguments and disagreements
How to change a bad reputation