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Heart of Connection Academy

Transform your communication skills and build meaningful relationships with our PEERS® Certified coaching programs.

PEERS® is an internationally recognized, evidence-based social skills program designed for preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults seeking to build close friendships and romantic relationships. Developed at UCLA by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, it has been expanded across the U.S., translated into numerous languages, and is used in more than 150 countries, including Canada.

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The PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is utilized at Heart of Connection Academy to nurture social confidence and communication skills through evidence-based practices, ensuring everyone feels understood and supported in their journey to meaningful connections.

Skills taught include:

  1. Using appropriate conversation skills

  2. Choosing appropriate friends

  3. Handling rejection, teasing and bullying

  4. Finding common interests

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Neurodivergent-Affirming and Strengths-Based

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PEERS® Social Skills Programing

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Our program is especially beneficial for neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other social communication challenges.

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  • Our services help youth develop social confidence and foster healthy peer relationships.

  • We support a marginalized or under-resourced population.

  • Our programming aligns with priorities for inclusion, accessibility, and mental well-being.

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