Friendship Skills &

Social Confidence

for Tweens & Teens

middle and high school friends playing video games after social skills coaching for teens near Evesham NJ

Have you noticed that making and keeping friends gets more complicated as they grow? And that teasing and bullying just gets worse and worse? Is your tween or teen feeling a little overwhelmed as a result?

There are unwritten rules that govern how middle and high schoolers interact with each other. Would it help if they learned those rules?

Schedule a Complimentary Meet & Greet now
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PEERS® Social Skills Groups

for Tweens & Teens in South Jersey

  • Good candidates for our groups:

    • Are in middle or high school

    • Have average language and cognitive skills

    • Struggle to make and keep friends, respond to bullying, etc.

    • Want new friends

  • Our Spring 2026 groups run from the last week of January/first week of February through early June

    Middle School Groups

    • Girls meet on Wednesdays at 5:15

    • Boys meet on Wednesdays at 6:45

    High School Groups

    • Girls meet on Mondays at 5:30

    • Guys meet on Mondays at 6:30

  • Fall & Spring Programs Target:

    • Finding good friends

    • Starting, maintaining and ending conversations

    • Using humor appropriately

    • Joining group conversations

    • Phone calls & text messages

    • Good sportsmanship

    • Planning & attending get-togethers

    Summer Programs Focus On:

    • Changing reputations

    • Handling arguments

    • Teasing & embarrassing feedback

    • Bullying

    • Rumors & gossip

    Please note: prior enrollment in a fall, spring or individual program is a prerequisite for enrollment in a summer program.

  • Using a patient & empathetic approach and the best evidence-based programs available, we teach the unwritten rules behind social interactions. Once learned, we use video modeling, roleplays, behavioral rehearsal, and game-based practice to refine their skills, build their confidence, and get them ready for the real world.

    All the while, you’ll be watching from our parent room. By equipping you with the same information, you’ll be ready to coach them from home… where and when they need it most.

  • A lot! We pride ourselves on offering comprehensive support while you're with us and long after you graduate...

    • A Complimentary Meet & Greet to determine the best approach for your child and family

    • Structured lessons, video modeling, roleplays, practice and playtime (with a little coaching on the side)

    • Observation of all groups via a live feed in our parent room, handouts of all information presented, and access to videos

    • ‍‍Up to two flex days to use for make-ups, consultations, etc.

    • Problem-solving with your therapist via email

    • Complimentary Annual Check-Ins after graduation

  • Absolutely! Sometimes the schedule doesn't work, sometimes the group is full & sometimes you’re just too far from the office, making telehealth the better option.

    Also, sometimes a one-on-one program will give us better results... If your middle or high schooler has a learning or language disorder, individual services may be best. Teens who have difficulty with comprehension often do better when the content is broken down, simplified or presented slower.

Contact us today to change their life for the better

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