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URL:https://www.actcommunity.ca/community-events/peers-for-teens-spring-in
 -person-class/
SUMMARY:PEERS for Teens Spring (In-Person) Class
DESCRIPTION:Helping Teens Build Confidence\, Connection\, and Lasting Frien
 dships\nThe PEERS® Program (Program for the Education and Enrichment of R
 elational Skills) is a 12-week\, evidence-based social skills training pro
 gram designed for middle and high school students. Developed by Dr. Elizab
 eth Laugeson at the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, PEERS
 ® has achieved global recognition\, with successful implementation in ove
 r 35 countries.\nWhy PEERS® Works\nExtensive research has demonstrated th
 at teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)\, ADHD\, anxiety\, depression
 \, and other social-emotional challenges make significant improvements in 
 their social interactions and emotional well-being through the PEERS® Pro
 gram.\nBy combining structured lessons\, role-play demonstrations\, real-l
 ife practice\, and parent involvement\, PEERS® provides a supportive envi
 ronment where teens can develop the skills and confidence needed to form a
 nd maintain meaningful friendships.\nProgram Overview\nOver the course of 
 12 weeks\, participants attend 90-minute sessions\, in person at our South
  Surrey location. Each session offers interactive learning and practical t
 raining focused on real-world social situations.\nTeens learn how to:\n•
  Initiate and maintain conversations\n• Choose appropriate friends\n• 
 Handle teasing\, bullying\, and rejection\n• Use humour effectively\n•
  Plan and host social gatherings\n• Resolve conflicts and disagreements\
 n• Parent Participation\nA vital part of the PEERS® for Teens model is 
 parent involvement. Parents join the final 20 minutes of each session to r
 eview their teen’s progress\, go over weekly homework\, and learn practi
 cal strategies to support their teen’s social growth at home.\nParents p
 lay an active role by helping their teen practice new skills between sessi
 ons—whether that means rehearsing phone calls\, planning get-togethers\,
  or navigating common social challenges together.\nEmpowering Families\nUn
 der the guidance of a certified PEERS® facilitator\, the program equips b
 oth teens and parents with the knowledge\, tools\, and strategies to foste
 r meaningful social connections and improve overall confidence in everyday
  interactions.\n🔗 Register Here\n\n
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LOCATION:The Professional Centre\, 3211 152 Street\, Building C\, Suit 402\
 , Surrey\, BC\, V3Z 1H8\, Canada
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