PEERS® Dating Bootcamp 16+
Evidence based social skills course for Teenagers & Young Adults interested in dating
About PEERS®
PEERS® stands for Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills. The program is an internationally acclaimed, evidence-based social skills group program for adolescents and young adults with social challenges.
The program runs for 8 weeks, consisting of 60 minute weekly sessions. The program assists motivated teens and young adults with social challenges who are interested in learning about all things dating!
PEERS® was featured on the Netflix show, Love on the Spectrum.
Evidence-Based Success
Peers® is recognised world-wide as one of the most successful evidence-based programs of its kind in the world and has helped thousands of individuals over the last 10 years.
Originally developed by Dr Elizabeth Laugeson at the University of California (UCLA) PEERS®, the program has a strong evidence-base for use with adolescents and young adults with Aspergers/ASD, but is also highly appropriate for those with ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, those who may be twice exceptional or gifted and talented or indeed anyone experiencing social challenges.
Participant Sessions
8 sessions
60 minutes per session ($120 per session)
Delivered in small group settings with one dedicated facilitator
Parent/Mentor Sessions
4 sessions
60 minutes per session
Delivered in small group settings with one dedicated facilitator (Not Mandatory but advised to assist the adult in putting the skills taught into practise once the course finishes )
Peers® Course Content & Curriculum
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Starting and maintaining conversations
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Letting someone know you like them
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Flirting in a respectful and appropriate way
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Choosing who is appropriate to date
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Staying safe with online dating
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Asking someone on a date
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Planning and going on dates
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Following up after a date
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Handling rejection in a healthy way
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Turning someone down kindly and respectfully
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Understanding boundaries in relationships
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Managing pressure from partners
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Making safe and healthy dating choices
Eligibility Criteria
Teens/Young Adults must meet the following full criteria;
- Be 16-30 years (We will place you in an age appropriate group)
- Have social challenges
- Be interested in dating
- Agree to participate in the program voluntarily
- Consistently attend the program