PEERS® for Teens

Help your teen make and keep friends with this evidence-based social skills program.

The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for Teens, offered through Velocity Counseling, is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle and high school to help them make and keep friends. During each group session, teens are taught essential communication skills and are given the opportunity to practice with peers. Parents attend separate sessions and are taught how to assist their teens by helping to expand their teen’s social network and provide feedback through coaching during socialization homework assignments.

Summer Intensives

The Summer Conversation & Dating Intensive Program is a structured, class-like group program for teens ages 13–19 who are interested in building, refreshing, or strengthening their social and relationship skills.

This five-day virtual intensive incorporates targeted skills from the evidence-based PEERS® curriculum. Participants will learn and practice essential conversation skills such as starting and maintaining conversations, entering and exiting group discussions, and building confidence in social interactions.

The program also includes a focus on age-appropriate dating and relationship skills. Topics include expressing interest in others, asking someone out, responding to feedback, and planning respectful and successful dates.

This program is ideal for teens who want to feel more confident socially, improve communication skills, and better navigate peer and dating relationships in a supportive, structured environment.

How to Register

To register, a participant must have average or greater cognitive and verbal functioning, an interest in making and keeping friends, and an understanding of the English language. One parent or guardian must also participate. Unless otherwise noted, no formal diagnosis is necessary to take part in the program.

A member of our PEERS® team performs an initial 15-minute phone screening of all applicants. The interested individual and parent or social coach are then invited to meet a member of our PEERS® team, so together you can determine if your child can benefit from a social skills therapy group.

For more information and to register for our programs at our main location in Berks County please contact our care management team at 610-596-8885 or email jmmongi@outlook.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at jmmongi@outlook.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is the PEERS® Program for Teens?

The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle and high school to help them make and keep friends.

Who is this program for?

The program is for teens who have:

Want to feel more confident starting and maintaining conversations
Struggle with knowing what to say or how to keep conversations going
Find it difficult to join group conversations or social situations
Experience social anxiety or feel awkward in peer interactions
Want to build or strengthen friendships
Are interested in learning appropriate dating and relationship skills
Have had limited opportunities to practice social skills in real-life settings
Benefit from structured guidance, coaching, and role-play practice
Are motivated to improve their communication and social confidence

What are the benefits of this program?

Teens in the PEERS program will:

Learn to initiate and host get-togethers

Learn to navigate and appropriately use electronic communication

Learn to talk with peers on a variety of topics

Learn to solve social conflict and resolve disagreements

What is the cancellation policy?

If a child cannot attend and we are notified at least 7 days prior to the start date of the program we will issue a refund, excluding a $250 non-refundable deposit for administrative fees. At the time of registration full payment is required to reserve a space. If less than 7 days notification is given, no refund will be provided.

What does each session look like?

Each 2-hour session can follow a predictable, clinical structure:

Check-In & Warm-Up (10–15 min)

Icebreakers, review of previous skills

Skill Teaching (20–25 min)

Introduce new concept (conversation or dating skill)

Modeling & Discussion (15–20 min)

Break down examples (what to do / what not to do)

Role Play Practice (45–60 min)

Guided practice with coaching and feedback

Wrap-Up & Take-Home Practice (10–15 min)

Assign real-life practice + reflection

What's included in the program?

Each intensive is designed to provide structured, supportive, and practical skill-building. The program includes:

Small group sessions to allow for individualized coaching

Guided instruction and real-time practice of social and conversation skills

Interactive role-plays with supportive feedback

Optional brief pre-group screening to ensure a good fit

Post-program feedback for parents/caregivers

A certificate of completion

Investment

Early Bird Rate: $450 (if registered 3–4 weeks early)

Standard Rate: $550

Last-Minute Enrollment: $595

PEERS® for Teens

Help your teen make and keep friends with this evidence-based social skills program.

Summer Intensives

How to Register

Summer 2026 Summer Intensive Schedule

Choose your summer session that builds real-life skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

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