groups

Registration for our current group counseling session is now closed, and the next session dates are to be determined.

If you're interested in participating, please feel free to contact us to be added to our waiting list.

PEERS Group for Young Adults (ages 18 to 26)

PEERS Group for Teenagers (ages 14 through 18)

Please contact us at: info@northmetropsych.com for more information.

PEERS Group for Teens and Young Adults

• PEERS group for Teens and PEERS group for Young Adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for those who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships.

• 16-weekly group sessions

• Social skills are taught through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations and practice these skills during group socialization activities.

• Young adults and teens will learn about:

  • Developing and maintaining relationships

  • Conversational skills

  • Entering and exiting conversations

  • Appropriate use of humor

  • Electronic Communication and Appropriate Use of Social Media

  • Dating Skills

  • Organizing get-togethers

  • Handling direct and indirect bullying

  • Handling disagreements

  • Handling dating pressure

• Enrollment is limited to 8 participants

• Regular attendance is required

• Groups are held in person only