Social Skills Groups

Does your child crave connection, but have trouble making friends? Do they struggle with keeping friendships going or need help knowing how to handle teasing or feel unsure about how to navigate social interactions?

You're not alone! Our Social Skills Groups (ages 4-17) provide a welcoming space for kids to learn, grow, and have fun together. We empower them with the skills to confidently handle social interactions, fostering empathy, communication, and positive friendships.

Read on for more information or contact us today to join the waitlist.  

Middle & High School Students: PEERS®

Unlock your child’s potential for social growth through the PEERS® program. Tailored for adolescents aged 12-17 (6th grade+), this evidence-based program out of UCLA spans 14-16 weeks consecutive weeks and addresses the social interaction challenges faced by teens and young adults. Whether it's making new friends, strengthening existing friendships, or navigating conflicts and rejections, our program equips participants with essential skills for social success.

All adolescent groups are IN-PERSON, with 5-10 teens per group. Only PEERS® CERTIFIED trainers lead our groups.

Parent participation is a mandatory component of our program, ensuring comprehensive support and reinforcement of learned skills. Parent groups are held virtually each week.

We screen all potential group members to ensure a good fit, taking into account similar ages and development. Groups typically run in the fall and winter or spring.

Fill out this form to get on the waiting list for the next group or contact us now to get more information.

We start screening in January 2025!

Testimonials about PEERS/Social Skills Group

  • PEERS is superbly run by people who love what they do. The weekly cadence of teen sessions followed closely by parent sessions is perfect. My child has shown increased optimism and confidence due to PEERS. Thank you!

    Martin, parent of a Teen in PEERS/Social Skills Group

  • [PEERS] was a great group and gave my daughter confidence to handle tough situations. It helped me learn how to explain things I didn't know how to put in words.

    Jennifer, parent of a teen in PEERS/Social Skills Group

  • I didn’t like it at first... but I'm glad I finished the program. It actually did help.

    Miriam, former member of a teen PEERS/Social Skills Group.

  • Overall great environment, great help and support. I can help my child with being able to make connections with other teens.

    Edith, parent of a teen in PEERS/Social Skills Group

Preschool - Elementary Aged Children

Our engaging social skills groups for children ages 4-11 provide a supportive space to learn and grow together. Through fun activities, children develop essential skills like empathy, self-regulation, and understanding others’ perspectives. Groups are thoughtfully curated based on age and shared goals and run for 6-8 weeks at a time. All groups are IN-PERSON.

Feedback for parents is a vital part of our group, ensuring comprehensive support and reinforcement of learned skills. This is embedded within each weekly group.

If you're interested or want to learn more, fill out the form below to be added to our list- we often form groups based on parent interest. We look forward to helping your child thrive socially!

Let’s Talk

Call (424) 307-5007 or send a message to set up a free 15 minute phone call to find out more.