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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,
including Monica Fyfe, MFT, BCBA and the Our Village team! 

 
 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 first for a referral prior to contacting Our Village.

*Private Pay Options are also Available.  
We are offering BOTH In-Person groups AND Virtual Groups for clients who reside within the state of California. 
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: [email protected] 
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Reach Us Via E-mail:
[email protected]


3848 W Carson Street #115
Torrance, CA 90503
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  • Home
  • About US
    • Executive Board of Directors
    • Associates and Volunteers
    • Community Advisory Council Members
    • Testimonials
  • Programs
    • PEERS® Enrichment Friendship Activities (PEFA)
    • "Kid 2 Kid" Play & Social Groups for kids!
    • PEERS® Social Skills Group for Adolescents
    • PEERS® Social Skills Group for Young Adults
    • Sibshops: Sibling Support Groups
    • PEERS® VIRTUAL Social Skills Group
  • Webinars
    • Webinars and Trainings
    • Social Resources
    • Books and Recommendations
    • Virtual Calm Room
  • Donate
  • Event Calendar
  • Partners
  • Get Involved
  • Contact Us
  • Testimonials