PEERS® for Women
Social Skills Group

PEERS for Women is a 14-week evidence-based social skills program for women aged 16-35 who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or handling conflict and rejection.

Overview of PEERS®:

• PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is an evidence-based social skills program designed for teens and young adults.

• Participants should be interested in making and keeping friends, joining group activities, or improving social communication skills.

• A Social coach (e.g., family member, support worker, staff) is recommended to support in practicing and generalizing skills to the real world.

• Each session includes structured lessons, real-life practice, role-plays, and supportive coaching. PEERS® helps build confidence, independence, and meaningful social connections.

Participants Will Learn:

• Developing and Maintaining Friendships

• Conversational skills

• Entering and exiting conversations

• Handling disagreements

• Identifying good friendship qualities

• Electronic communication

• Organizing get-togethers

• Strengthening emotion regulation and problem solving skills

Group Details:

• Date and Time: Sessions are 14 consecutive weeks beginning January 12th, 2026. Sessions are from 5:30-7pm. (No sessions on Feb 16th, March 16th, or April 6th)

• Location: In-Person at our main office, 150 O’Carroll Ave, Peterborough, ON

• Pricing: This group is free for individuals who qualify for our Behavioural Consultation Services program.

Limited spots available, register now!

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