PEERS® at Redwood School (Redwood Families Only)
PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE FEE IS THE GROUP THERAPY DEPOSIT. PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION FOR FEES.
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PEERS® for teens at Redwood is a 12-week evidence-based program that helps middle schoolers improve their social skills and make lasting friendships. Developed at UCLA, this research-based program is used worldwide and is ideal for middle schoolers with Autism, anxiety, or ADHD who want to build stronger social connections. Each week, teens learn key social skills in group sessions and practice them through fun activities. Parents are involved via weekly asynchronous video training that offers support and guidance to help their child apply the skills in real-life situations and complete their therapy homework. PEERS® is a great opportunity for motivated middle schoolers to gain confidence and enhance their social skills.
Middle schoolers will learn how to:
Use helpful conversational skills
Use humor in a helpful and friendly way
Use electronic communication effectively
Be a good sport
Handle arguments and disagreements
Change or manage an unhelpful reputation
Handle gossip and rumors
Handle rejection, teasing, and bullying
Location: Redwood Day School - Edgewater
Dates: Tuesdays March 4th, 11th, 18th, April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th *No group on Tuesday, March 25th
Time: 12:30p-1:30p
Facilitator: PEERS® at Redwood is led by a PEERS® certified therapist, Dr. Lee Wells, co-owners and clinical director of Mind Chicago
Getting Started: Once registered, Dr. Lee Wells will reach out to welcome you to the program in February and provide you with the required electronic intake paperwork to complete.
Group minimum and maximum participants: The group requires at least 3 participants to run and will be capped at 5 participants.
**PEERS® is not a fit for students with significant behavioral challenges, severe psychiatric concerns, and students who strongly oppose participation or are not motivated to engage in the group.
Fees: This program requires a non-refundable $340 deposit which includes the first four (4) therapy groups at Redwood. After which, you will be charged $85 per weekly session for the remaining eight (8) group therapy sessions at Redwood. Mind Chicago is NOT in-network with any insurance company but we do provide documentation for submission to your insurance for potential reimbursement.
Payments and Refunds: At registration, you will pay a non-refundable deposit of $340 to hold your child's spot. Once you complete the intake paperwork and check in with your facilitator, the remaining payment will be billed to your card on a weekly basis after each group therapy session. Please note that payments are non-refundable and non-transferable to future groups. If the therapist(s) of this group determines your child may benefit from other services and cannot continue in the group after the first session, you will be eligible for a full refund. For group therapy sessions consisting of 15 or less sessions, students are permitted one absence from the group. All other absences are charged at full fee and no refunds will be issued for missed sessions, given the limited number of clients participating.
Next Steps: Once you pay the deposit, the group facilitator will reach out to you in February to help get you and your child started.
PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE FEE IS THE GROUP THERAPY DEPOSIT. PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION FOR FEES.
__________________________________________________________
PEERS® for teens at Redwood is a 12-week evidence-based program that helps middle schoolers improve their social skills and make lasting friendships. Developed at UCLA, this research-based program is used worldwide and is ideal for middle schoolers with Autism, anxiety, or ADHD who want to build stronger social connections. Each week, teens learn key social skills in group sessions and practice them through fun activities. Parents are involved via weekly asynchronous video training that offers support and guidance to help their child apply the skills in real-life situations and complete their therapy homework. PEERS® is a great opportunity for motivated middle schoolers to gain confidence and enhance their social skills.
Middle schoolers will learn how to:
Use helpful conversational skills
Use humor in a helpful and friendly way
Use electronic communication effectively
Be a good sport
Handle arguments and disagreements
Change or manage an unhelpful reputation
Handle gossip and rumors
Handle rejection, teasing, and bullying
Location: Redwood Day School - Edgewater
Dates: Tuesdays March 4th, 11th, 18th, April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th *No group on Tuesday, March 25th
Time: 12:30p-1:30p
Facilitator: PEERS® at Redwood is led by a PEERS® certified therapist, Dr. Lee Wells, co-owners and clinical director of Mind Chicago
Getting Started: Once registered, Dr. Lee Wells will reach out to welcome you to the program in February and provide you with the required electronic intake paperwork to complete.
Group minimum and maximum participants: The group requires at least 3 participants to run and will be capped at 5 participants.
**PEERS® is not a fit for students with significant behavioral challenges, severe psychiatric concerns, and students who strongly oppose participation or are not motivated to engage in the group.
Fees: This program requires a non-refundable $340 deposit which includes the first four (4) therapy groups at Redwood. After which, you will be charged $85 per weekly session for the remaining eight (8) group therapy sessions at Redwood. Mind Chicago is NOT in-network with any insurance company but we do provide documentation for submission to your insurance for potential reimbursement.
Payments and Refunds: At registration, you will pay a non-refundable deposit of $340 to hold your child's spot. Once you complete the intake paperwork and check in with your facilitator, the remaining payment will be billed to your card on a weekly basis after each group therapy session. Please note that payments are non-refundable and non-transferable to future groups. If the therapist(s) of this group determines your child may benefit from other services and cannot continue in the group after the first session, you will be eligible for a full refund. For group therapy sessions consisting of 15 or less sessions, students are permitted one absence from the group. All other absences are charged at full fee and no refunds will be issued for missed sessions, given the limited number of clients participating.
Next Steps: Once you pay the deposit, the group facilitator will reach out to you in February to help get you and your child started.
PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE FEE IS THE GROUP THERAPY DEPOSIT. PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION FOR FEES.
__________________________________________________________
PEERS® for teens at Redwood is a 12-week evidence-based program that helps middle schoolers improve their social skills and make lasting friendships. Developed at UCLA, this research-based program is used worldwide and is ideal for middle schoolers with Autism, anxiety, or ADHD who want to build stronger social connections. Each week, teens learn key social skills in group sessions and practice them through fun activities. Parents are involved via weekly asynchronous video training that offers support and guidance to help their child apply the skills in real-life situations and complete their therapy homework. PEERS® is a great opportunity for motivated middle schoolers to gain confidence and enhance their social skills.
Middle schoolers will learn how to:
Use helpful conversational skills
Use humor in a helpful and friendly way
Use electronic communication effectively
Be a good sport
Handle arguments and disagreements
Change or manage an unhelpful reputation
Handle gossip and rumors
Handle rejection, teasing, and bullying
Location: Redwood Day School - Edgewater
Dates: Tuesdays March 4th, 11th, 18th, April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th *No group on Tuesday, March 25th
Time: 12:30p-1:30p
Facilitator: PEERS® at Redwood is led by a PEERS® certified therapist, Dr. Lee Wells, co-owners and clinical director of Mind Chicago
Getting Started: Once registered, Dr. Lee Wells will reach out to welcome you to the program in February and provide you with the required electronic intake paperwork to complete.
Group minimum and maximum participants: The group requires at least 3 participants to run and will be capped at 5 participants.
**PEERS® is not a fit for students with significant behavioral challenges, severe psychiatric concerns, and students who strongly oppose participation or are not motivated to engage in the group.
Fees: This program requires a non-refundable $340 deposit which includes the first four (4) therapy groups at Redwood. After which, you will be charged $85 per weekly session for the remaining eight (8) group therapy sessions at Redwood. Mind Chicago is NOT in-network with any insurance company but we do provide documentation for submission to your insurance for potential reimbursement.
Payments and Refunds: At registration, you will pay a non-refundable deposit of $340 to hold your child's spot. Once you complete the intake paperwork and check in with your facilitator, the remaining payment will be billed to your card on a weekly basis after each group therapy session. Please note that payments are non-refundable and non-transferable to future groups. If the therapist(s) of this group determines your child may benefit from other services and cannot continue in the group after the first session, you will be eligible for a full refund. For group therapy sessions consisting of 15 or less sessions, students are permitted one absence from the group. All other absences are charged at full fee and no refunds will be issued for missed sessions, given the limited number of clients participating.
Next Steps: Once you pay the deposit, the group facilitator will reach out to you in February to help get you and your child started.