Current & Upcoming Groups

PEERS® Social Skills for Teens

Building Confidence. Strengthening Connections. Empowering Growth.

Prepare your teen for social success with PEERS® Social Skills for Teens, an evidence-based therapy program designed to help youth learn the unspoken rules of social interaction, build confidence, and form meaningful peer relationships.

Who: Teens ages 12–17 with social challenges, including those with autism, ADHD, social anxiety, or learning differences

Where: Nashville Neuropsychology & Family Services
(2200 21st Ave South, Suite 2200, Nashville, TN 37212)
Telehealth options are available.

Program Offerings

We offer several flexible formats to meet your teen’s needs:

  • Weekly In-Person Sessions – Build skills step-by-step with guided instruction and practice.

  • Weekend Bootcamp – An immersive, accelerated experience to jump-start social growth.

  • Telehealth Skills Group – Convenient online sessions for ongoing support and practice from home.

What Teens Will Learn

  • The unspoken social rules

  • How to start and maintain conversations

  • How to plan and enjoy get-togethers

  • How to handle disagreements

  • How to navigate teasing and bullying

  • How to change a reputation 

Through structured lessons, video modeling, social role-plays, and real-world practice, teens gain the tools and confidence to connect more authentically with peers. Parents receive coaching handouts to help reinforce skills at home and support continued progress.

Interested in enrolling?

Complete our PEERS® Interest Form to receive more information about upcoming group offerings.

Children’s Friendship Training:

A 5-Week Therapy Group

Help your child build confidence and connection with Children’s Friendship Training, a five-week, evidence-based social skills group for elementary-aged children who benefit from explicit instruction in making and keeping friends.

Who: 2nd–5th graders with social challenges, including those with autism, ADHD, learning differences, or social anxiety

When: Tuesdays, January 13 – February 10

Time: 4:00–5:15 PM

Where: Nashville Neuropsychology & Family Services
(2200 21st Ave South, Suite 2200, Nashville, TN 37212)
An adult must remain on-site to accompany all minors for the duration of sessions.

Cost: $650 for the full 5-week group (cash, check, Care Credit accepted)
Deposit: $325 due by December 20 to secure your spot (cash, check, credit card, and Care Credit accepted)

What Children Will Learn

  • How to start and maintain conversations

  • How to be a good sport and handle rejection

  • How to plan and enjoy successful playdates

  • How to navigate teasing and bullying

  • How to show respect to adults

This interactive therapy group provides structured opportunities for children to learn and practice essential social skills through guided activities, role-plays, games, and real-world application. Caregivers receive weekly coaching handouts to reinforce skills at home. Children also complete practical social homework, like making a brief phone call to a peer or planning a playdate, to practice skills in real-life settings and build confidence between sessions.

Give your child the tools to make friends and feel more confident in social situations!

Limited spots available— complete the screening form (https://intakeq.com/new/v9p6v9/efuofl) to get started.