The Adolescent PEERS® Program
What is it?
The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is a world-renowned, evidence-based social skills intervention specifically designed for adolescents. This program is tailored to help teens who struggle with social interactions and want to build meaningful, lasting friendships.
Key Features of the Adolescent PEERS Program:
- Expert Guidance: Your teen will receive instruction from Sarah Robinson, a Libellule psychologist and PEERS certified provider, together with our team of trained professionals who specialize in adolescent social development.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: The program at Libellule runs for 14 weeks, with weekly 90-minute sessions. Each session covers essential social skills, such as starting and maintaining conversations, handling peer rejection and conflict, and planning social activities.
- Practical Experience: Teens get the opportunity to practice their new skills in real-life settings through role-playing and real-life practice assignments, reinforcing what they've learned.
- Parental Involvement: As a parent, you'll participate in separate concurrent sessions, learning how to support and coach your teen effectively at home. You'll be equipped with techniques for effective social coaching and guidance on managing social challenges.
- Proven Results: Participants typically show significant improvement in social functioning, increased social interactions, and better overall emotional well-being. The PEERS program has a strong track record of helping teens improve their social skills, increase their confidence, and develop lasting friendships.
The PEERS program is ideal for families seeking a structured, supportive, and research-backed approach to improving their adolescent's social skills. With its combination of professional guidance, parent involvement, and practical skill-building exercises, PEERS empowers teens to navigate the complexities of social interactions with greater confidence and competence.
FAQ
What are the participation requirements?
- Teens in middle school or high school who encounter friendship problems
- Teens must be interested in attending the program
- Teens must agree to participate in the program voluntarily
- Teens must consistently attend the program
- A Parent must be willing to participate
A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 teens participate in each group.
We work very hard to compose the groups of teens who are approximately around the same developmental level.
We ask that you please do not bring siblings to group sessions.
How can I apply to participate?
Contact our certified provider ha.oc.jp.moc.ku.rb.ac.el@niamodullebellil@nolibel.lule.cont.@snibor.haras ✉ to complete a 10-minute phone screen with a member of our staff and schedule an intake interview.
Come to Consultation Libellule (parent and teen) for a 30-minute intake interview with one of our clinicians to determine if our program is appropriate for you and your teen.
If accepted, you will receive an invitation letter. If the group is full you can opt to be on the wait list for the next available session.
Where do groups take place?
When do groups meet?
- Duration: 14 weeks
- Planned Days: Wednesdays
- Planned Terms: Spring and Fall
- Planned Frequency: Wednesday sessions: 15:30 to 17:00 (90 minutes)
The next program is in English and will take place from the 12th of February to the 18th of June 2025. A separate group for parents is held in tandem. Each teen should have one parent or other adult social coach who attends and assists with assignments, which is shown to double the success of the program. Handouts accompany each session.
Regular attendance and coming on time are essential for getting the full benefit of the program. We recommend that you wait for the next group if you already know you will be missing more than two sessions or if you will be absent for the first two sessions.
The class dates are as follows:
12 February – Introduction and Conversational Skills I: Trading Information
No Session 19 February – Break
26 February – Conversational Skills II: Two-Way Conversations
No Session 03 March – Break
12 March – Conversational Skills III: Electronic Communication
19 March – Choosing Appropriate Friends
26 March – Appropriate Use of Humor
No Session 02 April and 09 April – Break
16 April – Peer Entry I: Entering a Conversation
23 April – Peer Entry II: Exiting a Conversation
30 April – Get-Togethers
No Session 07 May – Break
14 May – Good Sportsmanship
21 May – Rejection I: Teasing and Embarrassing Feedback
28 May – Rejection II: Bullying and Bad Reputations
04 June – Handling Disagreements
04 June – Rumors and Gossip
No Session 11 June – Break
18 June – Graduation Party and Ceremony
What is the cost?
For teens with social difficulties, participation is covered by basic health insurance. You can seek a prescription for your teen from your pediatrician or family doctor for 'group psychotherapy for social competence skills'.
If you prefer to pay privately, please contact us for more information.