The PEERS® Dating & Relationships Bootcamp is an evidence-based workshop for teens (13–17 years) and young adults (18–35 years) run by psychologists at our psychology clinic in Mascot. Based on UCLA’s world-renowned PEERS® curriculum, this holiday program condenses essential skills for dating and relationships into a dynamic, interactive format. Participants learn practical strategies to navigate dating with confidence, safety, and respect—supported by their families and caregivers.
Benefits
Participation Requirements
Why It Matters
Dating and relationships are an important part of growing up, but they can be especially challenging for neurodiverse teens and young adults. Without support, social misunderstandings can lead to stress, anxiety, or unsafe experiences. The PEERS® Dating & Relationships Bootcamp in Sydney provides a safe, supportive space to learn these skills—empowering participants to build healthy, respectful, and confident relationships.
Topics Included
Participation Requirements
Why It Matters
Dating and relationships are an important part of growing up, but they can be especially challenging for neurodiverse teens and young adults. Without support, social misunderstandings can lead to stress, anxiety, or unsafe experiences. The PEERS® Dating & Relationships Bootcamp in Sydney provides a safe, supportive space to learn these skills—empowering participants to build healthy, respectful, and confident relationships.
Topics Included
Small-group workshop with targeted social skills practice
Two full-day sessions (9:30 am – 3:30 pm) during school holidays
Offered in school holiday periods, based on expressions of interest
Step-by-step instruction, role-play demonstrations, video examples, and behavioural rehearsals in breakout groups with direct psychologist coaching
This psychologist-led, neuroaffirming bootcamp supports participants to navigate dating, relationships, and boundaries with confidence, safety, and respect using the internationally recognised PEERS® framework.
As an intensive, condensed version of the program, it focuses specifically on building practical, real-world dating and relationship skills in a structured and engaging format. Through step-by-step instruction, role-play demonstrations, and guided practice, participants learn how to express interest, navigate dating situations, and develop healthy, respectful relationships across both real-world and online contexts.
Through structured learning, participants will develop skills in:
Our team is happy to discuss suitability and help you determine whether this bootcamp is the right fit.
