The program is meant for motivated adults who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships.
Young adults and social coaches (including parents or other caregivers) attend 16 weekly sessions for 90 minutes each week. Social coaches attend separate sessions simultaneously and are taught how to assist young adults in making and keeping friends and/or dating. Young adults are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations, and practice these skills during online socialization activities. Young Adults will learn about:
- Developing and maintaining friendships
- Conversational skills
- Entering and exiting conversations
- Digital communication
- Using humor appropriately
- Organizing get-togethers
- Dating skills
- Handling disagreements
- Handling dating pressure
- Handling direct and indirect bullying
The program conducts either in person or virtually. People from all over Greece can participate in the virtual version.
The way of conduct depends on the requests. A combination of virtual and in-person versions is not possible.
Η συμμετοχή κάποιου κοινωνικού βοηθού είναι απαραίτητη.
The PEERS program can be run either live or online. The program can not attend people outside Attica if it is done online, depending on the requests of the participants. However, the two methods can n’t be combined.
Participation Requirements
- Have friendship problems
- Young adults ages 18-35 years old; graduated from high school
- Teens must agree to participate in the program voluntarily
- Teens must be interested in attending the program
- Teens must consistently attend the program
- The social worker should be willing to participate in the program and be able to attend all program meetings
How can I apply
- If you are interested in participating in the boot camp you can complete the application form below or contact our office at 2130365271 or send us an email at info@alifeplan.eu.
- • Complete a short phone screen with a member of our staff If the requirements are met you subsequently receive an enrollment packet.
- • Complete and return your enrollment packet.
- Complete a 1.5-hour intake appointment via telehealthwith one of our clinicians Determine if this program is appropriate for you and your teen.
*Enrollment is limited.
* Groups are conducted twice a year, Enrollment is ongoing. *The clinician determines group placement at intake appointments based on group dynamics.