Based on the PEERS® for Young Adults Social Skills curriculum, we facilitate small groups that focus on building relationships.
PEERS® for Young Adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated adults over 20 years of age (our groups are open to all ages 20+) 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® Clinic Founding Director, Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson. 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 young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression or other social and behavioral disorders, or anyone who wants to understand the basics of making and sustaining adult relationships.
Participants must be independently motivated to participate in this course. Participants may choose to attend each session with a social coach (participant-nominated relative or non-relative); having a social coach is preferred but not required. The participant and social coach will work together to generalize the skills learned each week. PEERS® was featured on the Netflix show, Love on the Spectrum, Season 1.
15-week traditional PEERS® course (virtual only)
Our next online Young Adult PEERS® group will be January - April 2025. It is a 15-week program for 75 minutes per session. We will meet virtually on Tuesday evenings. This entire course is offered for $1200 ($80/session); includes social coach participation (encouraged but not required). Partial enrollment is not offered, as you must sign up for the course in its entirety. Applications being accepted now.
Dating+ Bootcamps
(2 days; in-person and virtual options)
We offer two relationship 2-day bootcamps, each a hybrid of virtual/in-person in the Denver, CO area. Each intensive bootcamp is held on on two separate weekend days for 5-6 hours each. We also offer participants three individual sessions to review concepts/information after the bootcamp concludes.
The PEERS® Bootcamp covers all topics from the traditional 15-week course plus additional current, relevant dating-specific information.
The Dating+ Bootcamp progresses beyond the PEERS® curriculum offers a significant amount of dating-specific information for more advanced romantic relationship development.
Due to the advanced pacing of this bootcamp, individuals should be at least 21 years old with a more independent lifestyle to be able to apply life experiences and process a large amount of information in a short amount of time. This group is limited to four participants to ensure maximum engagement. Our next bootcamp is October 26 & November 9, 2024, with additional winter and spring dates released soon. A Sunday bootcamp may be an option if needed. Applications for bootcamps are being accepted now.
4-week Dating+ Intensive Group (virtual only)
Our virtual 4-week Intensive covers all topics from the Dating Bootcamps course in a fast-paced, condensed format. Participants will meet online for each 2-hour session. Participants will need to attend all sessions in full and be able to learn a lot of information in a short amount of time. This group is limited to four participants to ensure maximum engagement. Our next Intensive Group will take place Spring 2025. Applications being accepted now.
PEERS® participants will learn about:
• 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
