MN PEERS - The LONGEST RUNNING PEERS program in MN!
Who can benefit?
Any teen who has difficulty with friendships or relationships in general.
Many of our group participants do not have a medical diagnosis! They just need to learn the science behind Making and Keeping Friends!
Pre-requisites & What will I learn?
Pre-requisites for Teens
Pre-requisites for Teens
Pre-requisites for Teens
- Between the ages of 12–21
- Struggles with friendships
- Is emotionally and behaviorally regulated
- Be able to speak in sentences
- Motivated to participate in the program
- Committed to regular attendance.
- NOTE: Our groups are typically determined by age.
Teens & Parents Learn
Pre-requisites for Teens
Pre-requisites for Teens
- Use appropriate conversational skills
- Use humor appropriately
- Use electronic communication
- Enter & exit conversations
- Be a good host during get-togethers
- Be a good sport
- Handle arguments and disagreements
- Change a bad reputation
- Handle rumors and gossip
- Handle rejection, teasing and bullying
PEERS Leaders
