WHAT: The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for Adolescents is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle and high school, who are interested in learning ways to make and keep friends.
The Teen program is open to clients 14-18 . Teens are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations and practice these skills during group socialization activities.
This group will have a maximum of 6 members at any given time to allow for more personalized attention to achieve optimal growth.
This group is appropriate for motivated Teens with a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, ADD, Tourette’s, Social Anxiety, Depression, or no diagnosis.
The group will utilize evidence based approaches, while maintaining a Neurodiversity Affirming environment.
The PEERS group will be led by a Certified PEERS group leader, Dr. Jessi Langley.
Please note, this group REQUIRES an application and a screening.
If interested, you will be provided with information about our intake and screening process, which consists of an application, as well as an in-person screening session with your child. During the interview, we will be assessing the teen’s interest in learning how to make and keep friends, as the program relies heavily on self-motivation.
Submitting an application does NOT guarantee acceptance into the group.
TEENS WILL LEARN ABOUT:
Two-Way Conversation
Electronic Communication
Choosing Appropriate Friends
Appropriate Use of Humor
Starting and Joining Conversations
Exiting Conversations
Good Sportsmanship
Get-Togethers
Handling Arguments
Changing Reputations
Handling Teasing and Embarrassing Feedback
Handling Physical Bullying
Handling Cyber Bullying
Minimizing Rumors and Gossip
WHEN: Anticipated to begin 08/07/2025. Contact NMPS Group Coordinator for more information.
DATES: Thursdays from 5:30 - 7 P.M. A group calendar will be provided and discussed at screening.
WHERE: This group will be IN-PERSON at 800 Kennesaw Ave NW, Suite 250, Marietta, GA 30060.
COST:
Initial application and review for screening are FREE.
In-person screening will be at NMPS. The cost is $150.00. A collaborative decision will be made at in-person screening about admittance to the group. If it’s determined this group is not of good clinical fit at that time, co-facilitator(s) will assist in connecting to appropriate resources.
The cost per group session is $150.00.
COMMITMENT:
Every week for 14 weeks consistent attendance is required. Exceptions to attendance and additional group details will be discussed at the group screening. Teens must be motivated and interested in attending the group. Teens must agree to participate in the group voluntarily. Parent or Social Coach must be willing to participate. Details to be discussed at screening.