PEERS is a 14-week evidence-based social skills program delivered virtually for students aged 12 – 17. There is a weekly mandatory parent session. Topics include:
- How to use appropriate conversational skills
- How to find common interests by trading information
- How to appropriately use humour
- How to handle rejection, teasing and bullying
- How to handle rumours and gossip
- How to be a good host during get-togethers
- How to make phone calls to friends
- How to be a good sport
- How to handle arguments and disagreements
- How to change a bad reputation (by investigating one new extracurricular activity)
(Must attend all 14 sessions)
Wednesday, Jan 5, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Jan 19, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Jan 26, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Feb 2, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Mar 2, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Mar 9, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Mar 23, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022 @ 4:30-6:00pm (teens) & 6:00-6:30pm (caregivers)
PEERS January 5, 2022 – April 6, 2022 (GJCC)
Free
PEERS is a 14-week evidence-based social skills program delivered virtually for students aged 12 – 17. There is a weekly mandatory parent session.
- Choose a date below to register for all 14 weeks