PEERS® · Social Skills
PEERS® for Young Adults
PEERS® for Young Adults is a neuroaffirming, evidence-based programme designed to support friendship skills for young people and young adults. It runs for 12 weeks, or 16 weeks with the dating module. Grace Development Centre offers age-grouped programmes for ages 15–18 and 18–25. If you are outside these age ranges, contact the centre to enquire about suitability and available options.
- 12 / 16 weeksStructured programme
- 90 minutesWeekly sessions
- Ages 15–18 / 18–25Age-grouped programmes
- Social coachingParallel support
Suggested ages are a guide. Contact the centre for a free consultation to discuss fit.
What is PEERS® for Young Adults?
The programme provides structured teaching and guided practice in practical social skills. Age-grouped programmes attend weekly 90-minute group sessions. At the same time, parents or other caregivers attend separate social coaching sessions, where they learn strategies to support the young adult’s practice outside the group.
Sessions combine lessons, role-play demonstrations and practice, helping participants learn skills they can apply in everyday social situations.
What participants will learn
- Developing and maintaining friendships
- Conversational skills
- Entering and exiting conversations
- Electronic communication
- Organising get-togethers
- Handling disagreements
- Handling dating pressure
- Handling teasing and bullying
- Appropriate use of humour
Who is the programme for?
Grace Development Centre offers age-grouped PEERS® programmes for ages 15–18 and 18–25 for participants who would like structured support in developing friendship and relationship-related social skills. If you are outside these age ranges, contact the centre to enquire about suitability and available options. A parent or other caregiver participates in the separate social coaching component alongside the participant.
What happens in a PEERS® session?
- Young adult group: Weekly 90-minute sessions with lessons, demonstrations and practice.
- Social coaching: Parents or other caregivers attend separate sessions at the same time.
- Practice beyond the session: Social coaches learn strategies that can support continued practice and success.
Why Grace Development Centre?
At Grace Development Centre, our aim is to create a welcoming and supportive environment where young adults can learn, practise and strengthen practical social skills while building confidence and meaningful connections.
The programme is provided by Dr Grace Chai, Founder of Grace Development Centre, Trainee Counsellor and PEERS® for Young Adults Certified Provider. Dr Grace brings more than a decade of experience working with teenagers and young adults in higher education, including student pastoral support, wellbeing, mentoring and academic and personal guidance. Read more about Dr Grace Chai.
Programme at a glance
| Programme detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | PEERS® for Young Adults |
| Duration | 12 weeks; 16 weeks with the dating module |
| Session length | 90 minutes weekly |
| Age groups | 15–18 years old; 18–25 years old. Please enquire if you are outside these ranges. |
| Format | Young adult group with separate social coaching sessions |
| Location | Johor Bahru, Malaysia |
| Languages | English and Mandarin |
Dates and availability
- Planned days: Saturdays
- Planned terms: Year-round
- Planned frequency: Weekly Saturday sessions, with planned times of 9:00–10:30 am or 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Ask the centre about current group availability, programme details and registration.
Ready to take the next step?
Enquire about PEERS® for Young Adults to discuss upcoming groups, suitability and registration. You can also call +60 11-8888 6494, message us on WhatsApp, or email grace.devcentre@gmail.com.
Grace Development Centre is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.