Social Skills for Teens - Evidence-Based Group Program

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PEERS Program: Social Skills for Teens Group Therapy

The Social Skills for Teens Group at ISN CLinic is based on the PEERS evidence-based group program helping teens build practical social skills, navigate friendships and manage peer interactions with confidence. This group is for adolescents aged 12-17 years old and has been found to be very helpful in secondary school to support the development of social relationships. Can be beneficial for young people who have ben diagnosed with autism.

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PEERS Program: Social Skills for Teens Group Therapy

The Social Skills for Teens Group at ISN CLinic is based on the PEERS evidence-based group program helping teens build practical social skills, navigate friendships and manage peer interactions with confidence. This group is for adolescents aged 12-17 years old and has been found to be very helpful in secondary school to support the development of social relationships. Can be beneficial for young people who have ben diagnosed with autism.

Register interest & check schedule

*New groups enrolling now

Practical Skills for Building Confidence in Social Settings

The program supports teenagers to learn:

How to start, maintain and exit conversations

Strategies for choosing supportive peer groups

Using humor in social settings

Managing disagreements with friends

Building awareness of social expectations and cues

Tools for organisation and planning in everyday life

The ISN Clinic offers evidence based group therapy programs for free

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The Social Skills for Teens Group at ISN Clinic is based on the PEERS® Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills, developed at UCLA. PEERS® is a structured, evidence-based program designed to help adolescents with autism spectrum and developmental disorders build social competence in a supportive group setting.

This group is facilitated by trained clinicians and runs over six weekly 60-minute sessions. Each session focuses on one core topic, with practical tools and discussion:

Program introduction, group expectations and confidentiality
Using effective conversational skills
Starting and exiting peer conversations
Choosing appropriate friendships
Using humor appropriately in social settings
Handling disagreements and building planning skills

Sessions combine clinician-led discussion, skill practice and structured feedback. The group aims to help participants apply what they learn to real-life social situations.

If you would like to learn more or discuss whether this program may be suitable for your teenager, please contact our team. We are happy to provide details about upcoming groups, availability and any relevant terms or conditions.

Conditions treated

Our clinicians support individuals across a range of concerns. We offer assessment, therapy and intervention tailored to each person's needs. Common areas we work with include:

Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Cognitive Impairments / Intellectual Disability

Specific Learning Disorders (e.g. dyslexia)

Anxiety

School Refusal

Mood problems

Challenging Behaviours

Bullying

Grief and Loss

Feeding Issues

Sleep problems

Developmental Delay

Educational Assessment

Cognitive and Memory Implants

Substance Abuse

Vocational and Career Counselling

Adjustment and Transitions

Our professionals are able to provide individualised, tailored treatment management plans and recommendations. We also work with parents, teachers, and other health professionals to develop strategies that will support the management of all our clients.

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