PEERS® for Young Adults

Overview

PEERS® for Young Adults (Ages 18-28) is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults, who are interested in learning ways to help make and keep friends. During each group session, young adults are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session.

Parents/Caregivers are taught how to assist their young adults in making and keeping friends by providing feedback through social coaching during weekly socialization homework assignments.

Enrollment is limited. Classes are on Monday evenings from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. Regular attendance is imperative. Parent/Caregiver participation is required.

Topics of Instruction:

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 between peers
How to handle rejection, teasing, and bullying
How to be a good host during get-togethers
How to choose appropriate friends
How to be a good sport
How to handle arguments and disagreements
How to deal with peer pressure
Dating etiquette/skills

UCLA PEERS Facebook Page - more information on the UCLA PEERS Clinic can be found at www.facebook.com/uclapeers

Application

Pre-requisites:

Have friendship problems
Young adults ages 18-28 (preferably attending school/college even part time)
Young adults must be interested in the attending program
Young adults must agree to participate in the program

Application process:

Call our office at 310-267-3377 to complete a brief phone screen with a member of our staff, and subsequently receive an enrollment packet in the mail.
Complete and return your enrollment packet.
Come in (parent/caregiver and young adult) for a 1-hour intake appointment with one of our clinicians to determine if our program is appropriate for you and your young adult.

Dates and Availability

Duration:

16 weeks

Planned Days:

Monday

Planned Terms:

Year Round

Planned Frequency:

Monday evenings: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Venue

Semel Institute/NPI

Admin

Costs:

Please call our office for information about our current fees. Self pay fees are $100 per week plus a one-time intake fee. Many insurance companies may cover part of the cost of the program.

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