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PEERS® Social Skills Group for Adolescents

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 PEERS® Program for Education & Enrichment of Relational Skills for Adolescents 
(ages 12.5 – 17) offered through
Harbor Regional Center & Westside Regional Center


Presented by UCLA Certified Providers from OUR VILLAGE, including,
Monica Fyfe, MFT, BCBA and more! 
 
 PEERS® is a 14- week evidenced based SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP designed for motivated Teens who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends
PEERS® is the ONLY available evidence-based social skills program for adolescents with ASD.
​And it is used clinically for youth with 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                               Handle Teasing and Bullying
Handle Rumors and Gossip                                
 
 **Social Coaches (parent/caregiver, family member, adult sibling) participate in a concurrent group every week to learn how to assist teens by providing feedback during weekly socialization role-plays and homework assignments.  

For additional information please contact your:
Harbor Regional Center or Westside Regional Center -Service Coordinator
AND email Our Village to set up a screening at:
peers@ourvillageslc.org

Our Village staff will determine if your teens is an appropriate fit for our Group. 
Every effort will be made to provide you with referrals if your teen if not accepted into the group.

 
*Private Pay Options are also Available
We are offering BOTH In-Person groups AND Virtual Groups this Fall
Complete our screening form online using this Google forms link: https://forms.gle/iHUi4oHWDRHLgdBx8
OR if you prefer you can download the application here and email it back to us at: peers@ourvillageslc.org 
Download Application
Reach Us Via E-mail:
hello@ourvillageslc.org


3858 W Carson Street #120
Torrance, CA 90503
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  • Home
  • About US
    • Executive Board of Directors
    • Associates and Volunteers
    • Community Advisory Council 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
  • Get Involved
  • Contact Us
  • Testimonials