SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP
SOCIAL SKILLS FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS
Island Behavioral Health offers the evidence-based UCLA PEERS Social Skills Group for Teens and Young Adults.
Jordan Gibson, BCBA, and Dr. Shawna Ueyama are
certified providers and will hold sessions
for participants and their parents.
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Teens/Young Adults will learn to:
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Improve conversation skills
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Use common interests to build friendships
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Manage teasing, bullying, peer pressure,
and other social challenges -
Use humor skillfully
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Host a get-together
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Choose healthy friendships
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Mend bad reputations
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Handle conflict and disagreements
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Understand nonverbal social cues
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Find out if someone is romantically interested in you
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Flirt
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Plan and go on dates
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GREAT FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, DEPRESSION, ADHD, ANXIETY, AND OTHER SOCIAL OR BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES.
CURRENT GROUPS:
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ADULT SOCIAL SKILLS:
THU 1:00-4:00 PM
HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL SKILLS:
WED 4:15-5:30PM
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL SKILLS
WED 5:30-7:00PM
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Location: Kakaako
Telehealth options may be available to accommodate outer-island clients.
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The above groups are year-round and accepting new clients.​​
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If you are interested any of the groups please click to fill out their respective form:
Please contact us directly for interest in the adult group.
Contact forms contain additional information
*Insurance may cover sessions.
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For any questions,
please call us at (808) 800-1195 or send an email to Maria at: maria@islandbehavioralhealth.com​
