PEERS for Adolescents by CABC

Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change

Dates: Every Thursday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST starting September 2021

Registration: Contact Dr. Katie Gifford at drgifford@changeanxiety.com

Cost: $140 per teen + $140 per caregiver session + one time intake fee

PEERS for Adolescents is a 14-week evidenced based program for middle and high school aged teens who are interested in learning skills to help make and keep friends.  Each 90 minute group includes a didactic lesson and opportunities for the teens to practice the skills taught.  

Caregivers attend separate sessions at the same time and learn how to be a social coach for their teen.  Some of the weekly topics include:

• Using appropriate conversation skills
• Using humor appropriately
• Using electronic communication
• Choosing appropriate friends
• Entering and exiting conversations
• Being a good host during get-togethers
• Being a good sport
• Handling arguments and disagreements
• Changing a bad reputation
• Handling rumors and gossip
• Handling rejection, teasing, and bullying 

PEERS for Adolescents Flyer Fall 2021.pdf