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
Service provided by: George Jeffrey Children's Centre