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HARNESS Workshops

Fearless, Aware, and Protected

Transform your community with evidence-based, sex-positive sexual health education. Three flexible workshop formats to meet educators and organizations wherever they are.

Transform Your Community

HARNESS Workshops deliver evidence-based, sex-positive sexual health education that empowers participants to make informed decisions. Based on the comprehensive curriculum "Fearless, Aware, and Protected" by Christopher Zacharie.

Choose Your Workshop Format

Quick Start

90 Minutes

Perfect for introductory sessions, lunch-and-learns, and community events. Get the essentials of safER sex education in a concise, engaging format.

21 Slides
3 Activities
  • Mindset of Protection overview
  • Communication essentials
  • MATCH Framework introduction
  • Personal planning time
  • Resource connections
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Core Training

4 Hours

Comprehensive training covering all 5 Parts of the curriculum with hands-on activities and MATCH planning. Ideal for staff development and community health events.

29 Slides
12 Chapters
  • All 5 Parts covered in depth
  • Condom demonstration practice
  • PrEP, PEP, Doxy-PEP education
  • Harm reduction strategies
  • Complete MATCH plan creation
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Intensive

7 Hours

Complete deep-dive covering all 13 chapters with extended activities, personal planning, and certification. The ultimate transformative learning experience.

38 Slides
Certificate
  • All 13 chapters in complete depth
  • Multiple hands-on activities
  • Extended discussion periods
  • Personal MATCH plan with support
  • Certificate of completion
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What You'll Learn

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Own Your Health

Build a foundation of self-care, self-love, and self-respect as the starting point for safER sex practices.

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Communication Skills

Master the art of status conversations, boundary setting, and consent with practical scripts you can use.

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Barrier Methods

Learn proper use of condoms, dental dams, gloves, and lube for comprehensive physical protection.

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Medical Prevention

Understand PrEP, PEP, Doxy-PEP, ART, U=U, and how biomedical tools transform HIV prevention.

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Risk Assessment

Develop awareness of transmission risks, testing schedules, and informed decision-making strategies.

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Harm Reduction

Apply pragmatic, compassionate approaches that meet people where they are without judgment.

The MATCH Framework

Your Personal SafER Sex Strategy

M

Medications

PrEP, PEP, ART, Doxy-PEP, vaccines

A

Awareness

Status, risks, testing schedules

T

Tools

Condoms, dams, lube, barriers

C

Communication

Open conversations, boundaries

H

Habits

Testing routines, self-care

"SafER sex isn't about one single choice — it's about finding the right combination that works for YOU."

Created by Christopher Zacharie

Evidence-Based, Sex-Positive Education

All HARNESS Workshops are based on the comprehensive curriculum from the ebook "Fearless, Aware, and Protected." Every concept, quote, and strategy comes directly from this evidence-based resource, ensuring consistency and scientific accuracy.

  • No fear tactics - Empowerment over anxiety
  • Shame-free language - Respect and dignity
  • LGBTQ+ inclusive - Everyone belongs
  • Harm reduction - Meet people where they are
  • Combination prevention - Layered protection

Workshop Resources

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Workshop Formats & Agendas

Detailed minute-by-minute agendas for 90-minute, half-day, and full-day workshop formats with activities, facilitation notes, and materials checklists.

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Complete Curriculum

Access all 13 lesson plans, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, and activity materials. Everything you need to deliver transformative sexual health education.

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Presentations

Professional PowerPoint-style presentations with HARNESS branding for 90-minute, half-day, and full-day formats. Ready to use or customize.

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Full Ebook

The complete "Fearless, Aware, and Protected" ebook with all 13 chapters, case studies, and detailed information on every topic covered in workshops.

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Ready to Facilitate?

Everything you need to deliver transformative safER sex education is ready to use. Choose your workshop format, access resources, and start empowering your community.

"Plan now, so protection feels natural later."