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PEERS® for Young Adults
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Session 1. Trading information and starting conversations -- session 2. Trading information and maintaining conversations -- session 3. Finding a source of friends -- session 4. Electronic communication -- session 5. Appropriate use of humor -- session 6. Entering group conversations -- session 7. Exiting conversations -- session 8. Get-togethers -- session 9. Dating etiquette : letting someone know you like them -- session 10. Dating etiquette : asking someone on a date -- session 11. Dating et
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This evidence-based social skills curriculum provides young adults with concrete strategies for navigating the complex world of interpersonal relationships, breaking down everything from initiating conversations to dating etiquette into manageable, teachable steps. Through structured sessions covering electronic communication, group dynamics, and appropriate humor use, the program offers practical tools that address the core challenges many adolescents face in social settings. The systematic approach transforms abstract social concepts into clear behavioral guidelines that are both learnable and applicable to real-world scenarios, making social success an achievable goal rather than a mysterious art form.
What distinguishes this resource is its foundation in proven methodology and its respectful acknowledgment that social skills can be systematically developed like any other life competency. Teens and young adults who struggle with social anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, or simply want to enhance their interpersonal effectiveness will find the step-by-step guidance particularly valuable. The comprehensive coverage of both platonic and romantic relationships ensures users gain confidence across multiple domains of social interaction, ultimately building the foundational skills needed for meaningful connections throughout adulthood.
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