Courses
Learning to make friends and handling conflict and rejection does not come naturally or easily to everyone, especially those with social challenges, Autism, or ADHD.
FRIENDS WITH PEERS is here to be your social coach!
Welcome to FRIENDS WITH PEERS
A Social Skills Programme for neurodivergent individuals who are interested in making friends, socialising together and having fun.
We are Cape Town based and follow the globally recognized PEERS® Social Skills Programme.
The Group Sessions
Session 1: Introduction and conversational skills
Session 2: Two-Way conversation
Session 3: Electronic communications
Session 4: Choosing appropriate friends
Session 5: Appropriate use of humour
Session 6: Entering a conversation
Session 7: Exiting a conversation
Session 8: Get togethers
Session 9: Good sportsmanship
Session 10: Teasing
Session 11: Bullying and bad reputation
Session 12: Handling disagreements
Session 13: Rumours and gossip
Session 14: Graduation
Our groups are for
- Anyone wanting to make a friend
- Struggling with social challenges
- Interested in attending the programme
- Agree to participate voluntarily
- Consistently attend the programme
- Wanting to be social
Programme Details
Facilitated by Michelle Adams
Certified PEERS® Trainer
Groups of 2-6
90 Minute Sessions
14 Lesson Programme
ONLINE
Via Microsoft Teams
Facilitated Weekly or Bi-Weekly
Individual sessions One-On-One
By arrangement
In-Person – Cape Town
By arrangement
We cover HOW to communicate – WHO to communicate with – WHAT to talk about and WHAT to do with friends
SKILLS + COACHING + PEERS = FRIENDSHIP
We teach the SKILLS – provide the COACHING – help you find your PEERS – YOU make FRIENDS
Skills + Coaching + PEERS = Friendships
We facilitate the SKILLS
Provide the COACHING
Help you find your PEERS
YOU make FRIENDS
Cost
Contact us for details
Structure
- Didactic Lessons
- Videos
- Roleplay
- Practice With Peers
SKILLS + COACHING + PEERS = FRIENDSHIP
Attendance
It is important to attend each group, as the lessons build on one another