Online courses for adults

Making friends as an adult is hard. You don't have to figure it out alone.

Whether you moved, retired, became an empty nester, or just looked up one day and realized your circle got small, these courses give you a clear, practical path to real connection. Learn at your own pace, from home.

Does this sound familiar?

You'd like more friends but don't know where to start, or where people your age even meet.

You meet people, it goes fine, and then nothing comes of it.

You're an introvert or feel anxious in social settings, and putting yourself out there feels like a lot.

Friendship is a skill set, and skills can be learned. I've spent about 20 years teaching people of all ages how to make and keep friends. These courses put that experience into a simple plan you can follow.

Choose where to start

Both courses are self paced, so you can start today and go at whatever speed works for your life.

Mini course

Unlock Your Social Life: Simple Shifts That Spark Adult Friendships That Last

$37

A short, practical way to get unstuck. Find out which of the 5 most common friendship blockers is holding you back, and learn the Friendship Triangle: the three things every healthy friendship needs.

  • 3 Good Things daily social reflection tracker
  • 7 Day Social Quick Start action plan
  • Text templates for following up and making invitations

A good fit if you want to test the waters before committing to the full course.

Get the mini course

The full course

Building Adult Friendships: Your Path to Meaningful Connections

$497

$197

Recorded edition

The full course is a $497 program. Right now you can get the recordings of the sessions I taught live for $197, and watch them on your own schedule.

You get all four modules plus a bonus module on managing anxious feelings, each with a transcript.

Backed by a 7 day money back guarantee.

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What's inside the full course

Each module builds on the one before it, from getting your head in the right place to keeping the friendships you make.

Getting Into a Social Frame of Mind

Mindset, confidence, and setting friendship goals that fit you.

Getting Involved with Others

Finding activities, reconnecting with people you already know, and handling setbacks.

Key Social Skills for Success

Listening, reading cues, group dynamics, and working through conflict.

Nurturing Lasting Relationships

Deepening friendships, setting boundaries, and being there for each other.

Bonus module

Managing Anxious Feelings

Practical tools for social anxiety, including mindfulness and grounding techniques you can use in the moment.

What clients say

"I’m incredibly grateful for Nadine’s spot-on insights. She’s helping me grow personally and improve my social skills in ways I didn’t think were possible. Her guidance is direct, compassionate, and incredibly effective."
M.G.

"I am a recently divorced, introverted empty nester in need of skills to create a new social circle. Nadine provided a variety of exercises and mental awareness skills to help in my progress.

Highly recommend!"

Anonymous adult client, age 62
"Nadine, I can’t thank you enough. Your insights and input were spot-on. I’m working hard to improve myself based on your feedback. This is a journey, and I’m fully committed to it. I would highly recommend you to anyone. You are the best!"
Mike
"Nadine's trainings are highly organized, and she packs a lot of information in each module. She puts a personal spin on them by incorporating examples gained from her own life experiences. I highly recommend Nadine's course to anyone trying to improve their social life!"
G.D.
"My husband is a retired chemical engineer. He struggles with interactions in social situations, so I reached out to Nadine Briggs for help. Nadine approached sensitive issues in a positive, non-judgmental way. We left the meeting feeling great and equipped with tools to navigate social situations more comfortably."
Sue
"I've noticed real social growth since the training. I've enjoyed talking with strangers in ways that feel natural."
S.C.
7 dayguarantee

Try it without the worry

Go through Module 1. If within 7 days you decide the full course isn't for you, email info@simplysocialkids.com and you'll get your money back.

Nadine Briggs

Hi, I'm Nadine Briggs

I've been coaching social skills for about 20 years as the founder of Simply Social Kids, and I'm the coauthor of the bestselling How to Make and Keep Friends book series. Over the years, more and more adults came to me asking the same question their kids were asking: how do I make friends?

Building Adult Friendships is my answer. It's the same practical, step by step approach I use with clients, made for grown ups and the real lives they're living.

Not sure which course is right for you?

Call or text me at 978-764-2758, or email info@simplysocialkids.com. I'm happy to help you figure out the best place to start.

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