Available for the 25-26 training year
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
PEERS® for Young Adults is appropriate for individuals 18-35 years of age with a variety of presenting problems, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders.
This on-site evidence-based intervention instructs young adults about important elements of socialization (i.e., conversational skills; peer entry and exiting strategies; handling teasing, bullying, and peer pressure; changing bad reputations; choosing appropriate peers; handling arguments and disagreements; having appropriate get-togethers with peers; and dating etiquette). Separate caregiver and young adult sessions are conducted concurrently for 90-minutes each week. Sessions are structured to include homework review, didactic presentation, role-playing, and behavioral rehearsal. Caregivers are taught how to assist young adults in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships by providing performance feedback through coaching during weekly in vivo socialization homework assignments. Young adults are taught important social skills through didactic instruction, role-plays, and behavioral rehearsal during socialization activities.
DAY, TIME, AND LOCATION:
Mondays 4:00 – 8:00 pm
HOURS PER WEEK: 5 HRS/WK
FACULTY AND STAFF:
Elizabeth Laugeson, Psy.D. Shannon Bates, Psy.D., Attending Psychologist
Leila Glass, Ph.D., Attending Psychologist
Jasper Estabillo, Ph.D., Attending Psychologist
Laura Adery, Ph.D., Attending Psychologist
Christine Moody, Ph.D., Director of Research
TRAINING PROVIDED:
Training and weekly group supervision are provided for conducting this caregiver-assisted, cognitive behavioral social skills intervention for young adults.
PEERS® for Young Adults is a 5 hour per week commitment (MONDAYS, 4:00–8:00 PM). Individual supervision is 30-60 minutes per week, depending on the involvement of the trainee in the implementation of the group, and is scheduled on an individual basis. Group supervision is conducted for 30 minutes prior to the groups from 4:00-4:30PM. Two social skills groups are conducted from 4:30-6:00PM and 6:30-8:00PM. 30 minutes is allotted for prep time / note writing. Trainees can opt to rotate through the clinic for 4, 6, or 12-month rotations and will be directly involved in the implementation of the treatment lessons. SUPERVISION PROVIDED:
Method of Supervision: Direct Observation
Format: Individual and Group
Hours Per Week: 30-90 minutes per week (0.25 group, 0.25 individual)
Days and Times: Flexible
Names of Supervisor(s): Elizabeth Laugeson, Psy.D., Shannon Bates, Psy.D., Leila Glass, Ph.D., Jasper Estabillo, Ph.D., Laura Adery, Ph.D.