PEERS® Social Skills Programme: Evidence-Based Support for Teens & Adults

PEERS® Social Skills Programme: Evidence-Based Support for Teens & Adults

Empowering Social Confidence with the PEERS® Programme — Now in Singapore to Support Neurodivergent Teens & Young Adults

By Joyful Soul Psychology

Date and time

May 10 · 10am - December 20 · 1pm GMT+8

Location

Union Building

171 Tras Street #08-171A Singapore, 079025 Singapore

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 224 days 3 hours

Are you a parent, caregiver, or educator seeking proven strategies to help teens or young adults improve friendship skills, social communication, and relationship-building? Or are you a neurodivergent teen or young adult eager to boost your social confidence? Join us for Singapore’s PEERS® Social Skills Programme — the only evidence-based social skills training developed at UCLA and now available in-person at Joyful Soul Psychology, Singapore!


Why choose Joyful Soul Psychology?

✨ Led by PEERS® Certified Providers — experienced Registered Psychologist Ms Jovial Teo and Registered Speech Therapist Ms Wendy Yeo

✨ Specialists in supporting special needs, autism, and neurodivergent individuals in Singapore

✨ Proven success with evidence-based frameworks

✨ Compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming approach in a safe and encouraging environment


Who is this for?

✔️ Teens (13–17 years) and Young Adults (18–30 years)

✔️ Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Social Communication Difficulties, or other neurodivergent profiles

✔️ Parents and caregivers ready to actively support social growth


What will participants learn?

✅ Developing and maintaining friendships

✅ Conversational skills

✅ Entering and exiting conversations

✅ Appropriate use of humor

✅ Handling disagreements

✅ Electronic communication

✅ Being a good sport

✅ Organising get-togethers

✅ Handling teasing and bullying

✅ Changing a reputation

Parent/Caregiver training to become effective social coaches


Programme Details

📍 Location: Joyful Soul Psychology, Singapore (Tanjong Pagar)

Duration: UCLA curriculum = 16 weeks, 1 session per week, 90 minutes each (sessions can be calibrated according to learning needs)

👥 Group Size: Individual 1:1 session or Small group (up to 4 participants)

💡 Format: In-person, interactive sessions including role-play, video demonstrations, and real-world practice

💲 Programme Fee: SGD 190 per session or $2880 (16-session package inclusive of discount)

👉 Register: Email jsp.wyeo@gmail.com to schedule your session.

For enquiries, contact us at jsp.wyeo@gmail.com or visit https://www.joyfulsoulpsychology.com.


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Frequently asked questions

What is PEERS®?

Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills is a social skills intervention developed at UCLA by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson. Backed by over 30 years of research, it equips teens and young adults with practical, concrete strategy to make and keep friends, hand conflicts and rejections.

What do I need to bring to the session?

All session materials used will be provided. Just bring along your desire to learn about friendship.

Are the facilitators trained in PEERS®?

Yes. Please refer to this hyperlink which shows the certification of PEERS® facilitators https://www.semel.ucla.edu/peers/school-based-certified-international/singapore

Do you offer other social communication skills programmes?

Yes, please email jsp.wyeo@gmail.com or visit joyfulsoulpsychology.com for details.

Organized by

At Joyful Soul Psychology, we create interactive and transformative experiences to support personal growth, self-discovery, and emotional wellness. Led by Jovial, a counseling psychologist and certified OH Cards therapist, our workshops blend therapeutic creativity with psychological expertise, offering a safe space to reflect, heal, and set meaningful goals. Join us to explore your inner self and embark on a journey toward greater clarity and fulfillment.