PEERS

About

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)

Details

  • 9 to 12
  • 13 to 18
Help with
  • Caregiver Training
  • Communication
  • Life Skills
  • School Age
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
  • Teens
Provider

George Jeffrey Children's Centre

Available Spaces

6 teens and 6 caregivers = 12

Who is Eligible

Available to Entire North Region

Duration

1.5 hours teens 1 hour caregiver = 2.5