MindOf PEERS FAQ 

Children and young people who would like to develop their social skills further and increase

their social confidence.

We run groups for children and young people up to 25 years old. Please contact us to

register your interest for an appropriate group for your age.

Please go to: https://www.mindof.uk/post/peers-social-skills-group-curriculum

Please go to the fee schedule: https://www.mindof.uk/peers/fees

Due to the small group format and the structure of MindOf PEERS®, we are not able to offer makeup sessions or partial refunds for missed sessions. Each week builds on the previous one, and consistency is key to getting the most out of the group.

If you know in advance that you will need to miss a session, we encourage you to let us know so we can guide you on how best to stay on track.

There are no formal entry requirements for joining a MindOf PEERS®. However, before enrolling, we carry out a free suitability screening to ensure each young person is placed in a group that fits their needs and gives them the best chance of benefitting from the program.

This includes brief questionnaires completed by the young person and their parent or caregiver. In some cases, this is followed by a short video call with our lead consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist and/or a certified PEERS® practitioner. This is not a test or an assessment of worth — it is a supportive step to help us create groups that feel safe, balanced and beneficial for all participants.

Typically, participants will speak in full sentences, be cognitively able to engage in learning, be able to separate from their parent or caregiver and join a group independently, and be motivated to take part in a social skills programme.

If these criteria are not met, we understand and are here to help. MindOf is developing alternative approaches for those who may benefit from social skills support outside of the PEERS® model, and we would be glad to explore other options with you.