ONLINE GROUP SOCIAL SKILLS/DATING COACHING UCLA PEERS® PROGRAM
YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-35

PEERS® for Young Adults is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults between 18-35 years of age who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends and develop romantic relationships. This internationally acclaimed program was originally developed at UCLA by PEERS® During each group session, young adults are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills. PEERS® may be appropriate for teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression or other social and behavioral disorders.

Young adults must be socially motivated and attend each session with a social coach/parent

Young Adults Will Learn

 

• Conversational Skills

• Appropriate Use of Humor

• Electronic Communication

• Handling Direct and Indirect Bullying

• Handling Arguments & Disagreements

• Organizing Get-Togethers with Friends

• Dating Skills

• Strategies for Handling Sexual Pressure

What are the participation requirements?

  • Have friendship problems

  • Young adults ages 18-35 years old; graduated from high school

  • Young adults must be interested in attending the program

  • Young adults must consistently attend the program

  • Young adults must agree to participate voluntarily in the program 

  • Young adults must have a consistent social coach willing to attend the program each week

How can I apply to participate?

  • Call our office at 310-400-0578 or email us at sarah@brightconnectionsLA.com to complete a brief phone screen

  • Complete and return your enrollment packet.

  • Meet via Zoom for a 1.5-hour intake appointment with one of our clinicians/therapists to determine if our program is appropriate for you and your young adult.

 

 When do groups meet?

  • Duration: 16 weeks

  • Planned Days: Monday

  • Planned Terms: Year Round

  • Planned Frequency: Tuesday sessions: 4:30 to 6:00 pm or 6:30 to 8:00pm