Social Communication Skills Groups for Children and Young Adults (PEERS®-Informed)
Build stronger social confidence, clearer communication, and more comfortable connections, one practical skill at a time.
Therapy Dynamics offers 10-week in person Social Communication Skills Groups for children and young adults using the PEERS® method (UCLA). This is a structured, evidence-based approach that teaches real-world social skills in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Learning social skills is not about masking or changing who you are, but about gaining tools that help you communicate your needs, navigate social situations with greater ease, and engage with others in ways that feel authentic and empowering.
What is PEERS®?
PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is a skills-based model that helps participants learn and practice social strategies such as:
- Starting and ending conversations
- Joining groups and building friendships
- Handling teasing, disagreement, and conflict
- Understanding social boundaries and expectations
- Practicing perspective-taking and communication “repair”
- Using skills in everyday life (school, work, community)
Sessions are interactive and practical, focused on teaching specific skills and supporting participants as they practice them.
Groups Offered
Children’s Social Communication Skills Group (10 weeks)
- Format: In-person, once weekly for one hour
- Location: Therapy Dynamics office, St. Cloud, MN
- Group size: Limited to 6 participants
- Focus: Skill-building, practice activities, and supportive coaching in a small group setting
Young Adult Social Communication Skills Group (10 weeks)
- Format: In-person, once weekly
- Location: Therapy Dynamics office, St. Cloud, MN
- Group size: Limited to 6 participants
- Focus: Practical social strategies for relationships, workplace communication, dating, and day-to-day interactions
Parent Support & Coaching Group (10 weeks)
- Format: Zoom, once weekly
- Purpose: Learn the weekly skills your child is practicing, get guidance on how to support carryover at home, and connect with other parents in a respectful, encouraging space
What to Expect
Each week includes:
- A clear skill focus and guided instruction
- Practice opportunities in-session
- Supportive feedback and encouragement
- Strategies for using skills between sessions
My goal is to create a group environment that feels welcoming, respectful, and strengths-based, where participants can learn without pressure to be “perfect.”
Interest & Enrollment
Because groups are limited to 6 participants, spaces are expected to fill quickly once dates are announced.
To request details or be added to the interest list, email:
Kristen Math
? kristen@therapydynamics.com
(Please include whether you’re interested in the child group or adult group, and any scheduling preferences.)