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The PEERS® Friendship and Communication Bootcamp

INTENSIVE SKILLS WORKSHOP | teens and young adults

A Focused Workshop for Building Real-World Social Skills

This psychologist-led, neuroaffirming bootcamp is designed to support participants in building confidence, improving communication, and developing real-world friendship skills using the internationally recognised PEERS® framework.

As an intensive, condensed version of the program, it delivers practical, evidence-based social skills in a focused and engaging format. Through structured, step-by-step instruction, role-play demonstrations, and guided practice, participants learn how to navigate conversations, build and maintain friendships, and manage social situations with greater confidence and clarity.

A Flexible Way to Start

    This workshop can also be a helpful option for individuals who are not ready to commit to a longer-term program, are looking for a more flexible format, or would benefit from a focused introduction to the PEERS® framework. It may also support participants in revisiting and reinforcing skills following attendance in a term-based PEERS® program.
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Teens and young adults building friendships
INTENSIVE FORMAT
REAL-WORLD SKILLS
CONFIDENCE
CONNECTION

Why This Bootcamp Matters

Social communication and friendship skills play an important role in connection, independence, and everyday functioning.

For some teens and young adults, navigating social situations can feel challenging or uncertain. This bootcamp provides a structured and supportive environment where participants can explore these skills, practise them in real time, and build familiarity with social interactions.

Bootcamp Details

  • Date School holidays (Term 1 & Term 3)
  • Duration 2 full days (9:30am – 3:30pm)
  • Age Groups Teens (13–17) & Young Adults (18–35)
  • Location Mascot Clinic, Sydney
  • Funding NDIS (Self and Plan Managed), Medicare & private options available

Who This Is For

  • Teens and young adults wanting to build social confidence
  • Individuals who experience challenges with communication or friendships
  • Neurodivergent individuals (including Autism and ADHD)
  • Those who would benefit from structured, step-by-step social skills learning
  • Participants motivated to engage in learning and practice

What to Expect

  • SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT Small-group setting designed to support participation and engagement
  • INTERACTIVE LEARNING Role-plays and real-life scenarios to support understanding
  • guided practice Structured behavioural rehearsal with coaching and feedback
  • practical STRATEGIES Approaches that can be explored and applied in everyday situations

What Participants Will Learn

Through structured learning, participants are introduced to skills across:

Conversation Skills

  • Starting conversations in a natural way
  • Maintaining two-way conversations
  • Exiting conversations appropriately

Friendship and Connection

  • Building and maintaining friendships
  • Identifying shared interests
  • Understanding social reciprocity

Managing Social Challenges

  • Responding to teasing and peer challenges
  • Navigating disagreements and conflict
  • Understanding and maintaining boundaries

Communication Contexts

  • Navigating face-to-face interactions
  • Understanding online communication etiquette
  • Adapting to different social environments

What Makes This Bootcamp Different

  • Based on the internationally recognised PEERS® framework
  • Psychologist-led using structured, step-by-step teaching
  • Intensive format providing a focused learning experience
  • Real-time coaching and feedback during practice
  • Small group breakout sessions for personalised support
  • Neuroaffirming approach tailored to individual strengths

Limited Availability

This is a small-group workshop designed to support participation and engagement.

  • get starteD Availability is limited, particularly during school holiday periods. Early enquiry is recommended.

Finding The Right Support

We understand that building confidence in social situations can feel important. Our team is here to guide you through the process, helping you determine whether this workshop is the right fit, or recommend the most appropriate next step.

Ready to explore social confidence and connection in a structured, supportive environment?

Contact our team to learn more or secure a place in the next workshop.

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Feedback & Complaints

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If something hasn’t met your expectations, we welcome your feedback. Sharing your concerns helps us understand your experience and make improvements where needed.

You are welcome to raise feedback directly with your clinician or contact our team using the form below. All feedback is taken seriously and will be responded to in a respectful and timely manner.

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