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PEERS® Social Skills Group for Young Adults

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PEERS® Program for Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills
For Young Adults (ages 18 – 35)
Offered through Harbor Regional Center and Westside Regional Center


Presented by UCLA Certified Providers,
Albert Knapp, PsyD, BCBA and Monica Fyfe, MFT, BCBA and more!

 
 PEERS® is a 16-week evidenced based social and relational skills program designed for motivated young adults who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends and develop romantic relationships.
​PEERS® is is used clinically for individuals with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression and other social challenges.​

 
PEERS® Participants Will Learn How To:
                                            Maintain appropriate conversations                  Appropriately use electronic forms of communication
Use appropriate humor                                                Host successful get-togethers
                                      Choose appropriate friends                                       Successfully handle disagreements and teasing
Enter and exit conversations                               *Develop romantic relationships
                                                                                                   *Use appropriate dating etiquette

  • Social Coaches (parent/caregiver, family member, adult sibling, peer mentor) participate in a concurrent group to learn how to assist young adults by providing feedback during weekly socialization homework assignments.
  • Both client and social coach commitment to the group is necessary, as there will be weekly assignments to complete together.
 
We offer Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Sessions in our locations in Redondo Beach and Long Beach!
Our Village staff will determine if the Young Adult is an appropriate fit for our Group. 
Every effort will be made to provide you with referrals if your young adult if not accepted into the group.


Families may qualify for available funding through Harbor Regional Center or Westside Regional Center.  For additional information please contact your Service Coordinator.

*Private Pay Options are also Available.  
We are offering BOTH In-Person groups AND Virtual Groups! 
You can schedule your screening by clicking on our Calendar Page Link here: 

You will be screened by one of our Facilitators, including Dr. Albert Knapp or Monica Fyfe.  

If your son or daughter is a regional center client, please contact your case coordinator for a referral, prior to scheduling your screening with us.

https://calendly.com/aknapp-3/peers  with Dr. Albert Knapp     OR   
 
https://calendly.com/mfyfe-ourvillage/peers with Monica Fyfe. 
 
Please Select 1 time only that works best for You, and your son or daughter to attend.
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SCREENING FORM
Reach Us Via E-mail:
hello@ourvillageslc.org

1444 Aviation Blvd. #102
Redondo Beach, CA 90278​
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  • Home
  • About US
    • Executive Board of Directors
    • Associates and Volunteers
    • Community Advisory Board Members
    • Testimonials
  • Programs
    • PEERS® VIRTUAL Social Skills Group
    • "Kid 2 Kid" Play & Social Groups for kids!
    • PEERS® Social Skills Group for Adolescents
    • PEERS® Social Skills Group for Young Adults
    • Common Interest Groups (CIG's) for Teens and Young Adults
    • Sibshops: Sibling Support Groups
  • Resources
    • Social Resources
    • Webinars and Trainings
    • Books and Recommendations
    • Virtual Calm Room
  • Donate
  • Event Calendar
  • Partners
    • Support our Supporters
  • Get Involved
  • Contact Us
  • Testimonials