Teen Hangouts Group
Hangouts is designed for teens who find friendships tricky and feel unsure in social situations.
Helping teens feel more confident with friendships and social situations
Some teens find social situations harder to navigate than others. They may want friends, but feel unsure how to join in, keep a conversation going, read the room, or make sense of group dynamics.
For students in Years 7 to 9, this can be especially challenging. Friendships become more complex, social expectations change, and many teens feel the pressure of wanting to fit in without always knowing how.
Hangouts is for teens who find friendships tricky, feel unsure in social situations, or are neurodivergent and need extra support to understand how peer groups work.
Led by experienced psychologist Roberto Tamayo, Hangouts helps teens build confidence with conversation, social cues and everyday peer interactions in a warm, practical setting.
Using the evidence-based, Australian, neurodiversity-affirming Social Stencil Program as its foundation, sessions combine in-clinic skill building with supported real-world practice, so teens can use what they learn in situations that matter to them.
Real-world practice includes visits to fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s and Hungry Jack’s, where participants can learn how to comfortably ‘hang out’ with new friends in everyday settings.
At Hangouts, your teen will be supported to:
Build and Maintain Conversations
Understand Social Cues More Clearly
Make Better Sense of Group Dynamics
Feel More Confident with Peers
Practise Social Skills in Real-World Settings
Build Skills They Can Use at School and in the Community
Is Hangouts right for your teen?
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Hangouts – Years 7 to 9
Hangouts is designed for students in Years 7 to 9 who would benefit from extra support with friendships, social confidence and understanding how peer groups work.
Sessions combine practical clinic-based learning with supported community experiences, giving teens the chance to practise social communication skills in realistic, age-appropriate settings.
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