Teen Talk – Fall 2026

DEVELOPING SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE IN PEER INTERACTIONS FOR TEENS!

For children ages 11-13 years

Teen Talk is a program focusing on helping teens (and tweens!) navigate social situations unique to growing up, including how to build friendships and how to respond to cliques, bullying, exclusion, toxic friendships, and social anxiety. Through the use of direct instruction, paired with multiple opportunities for practical application of learned skills, participants will learn the skills they need to successfully navigate the increasingly complex social world. Themed days, such as mock birthday parties or sleepovers, will provide safe and motivating opportunities for participants to learn and grow. This program will include conversation, games, art, and collaborative activities to target self-esteem, communication, and self-advocacy skills through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

Goals include:

Develop strategies for:

• Peer perspective taking
• Developing and maintaining friendships
• Conversation skills
• Teamwork & Problem solving
• Developing sensory-based strategies help manage stress/worries
• Developing negotiation, sharing and game skills with peers

Location: Cary

When: Tuesdays, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Dates: September 22nd – December 11th (No clubs will meet the week of Thanksgiving)

Total Cost: $990

This club is not billed through insurance.

Registration Information

Registration for this club is open! Click here to sign up.

Children are expected to attend every session (barring illness), as the sessions build on each other and group dynamics are an important component. You will not be reimbursed for missed sessions. If you have any questions about the new Emerge Clubs changes or payment options, please refer to our FAQ!

If your child is not currently attending therapy sessions at Emerge, we will be in touch with you to set up a brief free screening to determine if this program is a good match for your child