PEERS® for Teens: Build Social Confidence That Lasts

PEERS® for Teens is a 14-week, evidence-based social skills group designed to help adolescents develop and maintain meaningful friendships. Led by a certified group leader, each weekly session includes direct instruction, guided practice, and take-home assignments to reinforce learning.

Download the PEERS® for Teens Program Flyer (PDF)

Teens attend with a parent or caregiver and learn practical, research-supported strategies for:

  • Starting and maintaining conversations

  • Making and keeping friends

  • Using humor appropriately

  • Resolving conflicts and handling peer rejection

  • Demonstrating good sportsmanship

What Your Teen Will Learn:

  • Introduction and Conversational Skills I – Trading Information

  • Conversational Skills II – Two-Way Communication

  • Conversational Skills III – Electronic Communication

  • Choosing Appropriate Friends

  • Appropriate Use of Humor

  • Peer Entry I – Entering a Conversation

  • Peer Entry II – Exiting a Conversation

  • Get-Togethers

  • Good Sportsmanship

  • Rejection I – Teasing and Embarrassing Feedback

  • Rejection II – Bullying and Bad Reputations

  • Handling Disagreements

  • Rumors and Gossip

  • Graduation and Termination

Watch the video below to hear directly from one of our group leaders about what to expect—and how this program can support your teen’s social growth and confidence.

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The PEERS® curriculum is implemented by top research and clinical institutions across the country, including:

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