HARNESS Workshop Formats | 90-Min, Half-Day, Full-Day

📋 Overview

This document provides three workshop formats based on the complete HARNESS Curriculum. Each format delivers core content from "Fearless, Aware, and Protected" with time-appropriate activities and YOUR MATCH framework integration.

Three Formats:

90-Minute Workshop: Essential overview + MATCH introduction
Half-Day Workshop (4 hours): Core concepts across all 5 parts
Full-Day Workshop (7 hours): Comprehensive deep-dive with hands-on practice

All formats use content directly from the 12-chapter curriculum and emphasize the MATCH Framework.

90-Minute Workshop: The Essentials

High-level overview of safER sex mindset, communication, and the MATCH framework

Workshop Goals

Introduce shift from fear-based to freedom-based sexual health
Teach basic safER sex communication skills
Introduce the MATCH Framework (M+A+T+C+H)
Provide actionable next steps
Connect participants to resources

Detailed Agenda

Time	Topic	Activities & Content
0-10 min	Welcome & Icebreaker	• Two-word check-in: How do you feel about sexual health? • Establish ground rules (respect, confidentiality, non-judgment) • Overview of session
10-25 min	Part I: Mindset of Protection (Ch 1)	• Group discussion: "What does 'owning your health' mean to you?" • Key quote: "SafER sex starts with YOU—self-care, self-love, practice" • Combination prevention concept (safety net analogy) • Reflection: Fear-based vs Freedom-based thinking
25-40 min	Communication Essentials (Ch 2)	• Three fears that stop "the talk" (rejection, judgment, mood) • Conversation scripts from ebook (practice 1-2) • Partner activity: Practice opening lines in pairs • Key: "If you can talk about sex, you can protect yourself during it"
40-55 min	Barriers & Tools Overview (Ch 3-5 highlights)	• Quick condom DO/DON'T review • Lube types and compatibility (water, silicone, oil) • Golden Rule: NEVER oil with latex • Show-and-tell: Pass around samples (condoms, dental dams, lube)
55-75 min	Introducing the MATCH Framework (Ch 12)	• Explain each letter: M = Medications (PrEP, PEP, ART, Doxy-PEP) A = Awareness (status, testing) T = Tools (condoms, dams, lube) C = Communication (consent, boundaries) H = Habits (testing routine, self-care) • Activity: Which MATCH pieces do you already use? • Key quote: "Plan now, so protection feels natural later"
75-85 min	Q&A & Resources	• Open questions • Distribute resource handouts (local testing, PrEP providers) • Share hotlines and websites
85-90 min	Closing & Commitment	• Reflection: "One action I'll take this week for my sexual health" • Thank participants • Invite to longer workshops if available

Facilitator Tips for 90-Minute Format

Keep it high-level: You're planting seeds, not teaching everything
Prioritize MATCH: This framework ties everything together
Use visuals: Show the MATCH letters large, pass around tools
End with resources: Make sure everyone leaves with next steps

Half-Day Workshop (4 Hours)

Core concepts across all 5 parts with hands-on activities

Workshop Goals

Cover foundational concepts from all 5 parts of the ebook
Practice skills (condom use, communication, planning)
Explore medical shields (PrEP, PEP, U=U)
Introduce harm reduction mindset
Create personalized MATCH plans

Detailed Agenda (Total: 4 hours with breaks)

Time	Topic	Activities & Content
0:00-0:20 (20 min)	Welcome & Foundations	• Introductions & icebreaker • Ground rules • Overview of 4-hour journey • Pre-assessment: Current knowledge/attitudes
PART I: MINDSET OF PROTECTION
0:20-0:50 (30 min)	Chapter 1: Own Your Health	• Self-care, self-love, safER sex practice • Activity: Building your safety net (layered protection) • Discussion: Fear vs freedom in sexual health • Key: "Respect yourself first—everything else is backup"
0:50-1:20 (30 min)	Chapter 2: Communication	• Three fears + conversation scripts • Activity: Role-play safER sex conversations (pairs) • Consent as continuous dialogue • Practice makes confidence
PART II: SEXUAL BARRIERS
1:20-1:55 (35 min)	Chapters 3-5: Condoms, Barriers, Lube & Toys	• Condom demonstration (external & internal) • Hands-on practice: Condom application • Dental dams & gloves (show-and-tell) • Lube compatibility chart (water, silicone, oil) • Toy safety checklist
1:55-2:10 (15 min)	🕐 BREAK #1 (Stretch, restroom, snacks)
PART III: MEDICAL SHIELDS
2:10-2:50 (40 min)	Chapters 6-9: PrEP, PEP, Doxy-PEP, ART/U=U	• PrEP: Daily armor, >99% effective • PEP: 72-hour emergency window • Doxy-PEP: New bacterial STI prevention • U=U: Undetectable = Untransmittable (game-changer) • Activity: "Am I a PrEP candidate?" self-assessment • Testing as empowerment discussion
PART IV: REAL TALK
2:50-3:20 (30 min)	Chapters 10-11: Kinks & Harm Reduction	• Kink vs fetish (normalize, destigmatize) • FRIES consent model • Harm reduction philosophy: "good enough" standard • Real-world scenarios: What would you do? • Self-compassion when mistakes happen
3:20-3:30 (10 min)	🕐 BREAK #2 (Quick stretch)
PART V: YOUR PERFECT MATCH
3:30-3:50 (20 min)	Chapter 12: Your MATCH Plan	• Full MATCH framework review • Activity: Personal MATCH plan worksheet • Participants fill out: - Medications: What will I use/explore? - Awareness: Testing schedule? - Tools: What do I need to buy/access? - Communication: Practice phrases - Habits: Regular routines
3:50-4:00 (10 min)	Closing & Resources	• Share resources (clinics, hotlines, websites) • Group commitment circle • Post-assessment (optional) • Certificate of completion (if applicable)

Facilitator Tips for Half-Day Format

Pace carefully: You have MORE time than 90-min but less than full-day
Hands-on is key: Condom practice, role-plays, worksheets
Take breaks: Two breaks keep energy high
End with action: Everyone leaves with their MATCH plan started

Full-Day Workshop (7 Hours)

Comprehensive deep-dive with extended activities and personal planning

Workshop Goals

Cover ALL 13 chapters with depth and nuance
Multiple hands-on skill-building activities
Extended discussions and Q&A
Peer learning and group problem-solving
Complete personalized MATCH plan with facilitator support
Build community and ongoing support networks

Detailed Agenda (Total: 7 hours with lunch + breaks)

Time	Topic	Activities & Content
9:00-9:30 (30 min)	Welcome & Community Building	• Detailed introductions • Icebreaker: Hopes and fears for today • Establish group agreements • Overview of full-day journey • Pre-assessment
MORNING SESSION: MINDSET & BARRIERS
9:30-10:15 (45 min)	Chapter 1: Own Your Health	• Deep dive: Self-care, self-love, safER sex • Activity: Safety net building (visual) • Small group: Fear vs freedom scenarios • Reflection journaling • Introduction to combination prevention
10:15-11:00 (45 min)	Chapter 2: Communication	• The three fears + why we avoid "the talk" • Conversation scripts deep dive • Extended role-play activity (multiple scenarios) • Power of listening exercise • Consent check-ins practice
11:00-12:15 (75 min)	Chapters 3-5: Barriers, Lube, Toys	• Chapter 3: Full condom demo (external & internal) - Participants practice on models - Myth-busting game - Making condoms sexy discussion • Chapter 4: Dental dams & gloves - DIY dental dam from condom - Practice stations • Chapter 5: Lube types & toy safety - Compatibility chart - Oil + latex demonstration - Toy material guide
12:15-1:15 (60 min)	🍽️ LUNCH BREAK
AFTERNOON SESSION: MEDICAL SHIELDS & REAL TALK
1:15-2:30 (75 min)	Chapters 6-9: Medical Shields	• Chapter 6: PrEP deep dive - How it works, effectiveness, who should consider - "Am I a candidate?" assessment - Addressing stigma & myths - Cost & access resources • Chapter 7: PEP emergency protocol - 72-hour window emphasis - Where to go activity (map local providers) • Chapter 8: Doxy-PEP overview • Chapter 9: U=U explanation - Testing as empowerment - Frequency recommendations - Ending stigma discussion
2:30-2:45 (15 min)	🕐 BREAK #1
2:45-3:45 (60 min)	Chapters 10-11: Real Talk	• Chapter 10: Pleasure, kinks, fetishes - Kink vs fetish distinction - SafER strategies for specific activities - FRIES consent model (interactive) - Negotiating boundaries role-play • Chapter 11: Harm reduction - Philosophy: pragmatism + humanism - "Good enough" standard vs perfection - Real-world scenarios activity - Self-compassion practice - Drugs/alcohol planning strategies
3:45-4:00 (15 min)	🕐 BREAK #2
FINAL SESSION: YOUR PERFECT MATCH
4:00-5:15 (75 min)	Chapter 12: Building Your MATCH Plan	• Complete 4-step process: 1. Know Yourself (reflection) 2. Choose Your Pieces (what fits YOUR life?) 3. Plan for "What Ifs" (scenarios) 4. Keep It Handy (resources) • Extended worksheet time (40 min) • Facilitator circulates for 1-on-1 support • Optional: Share plans with partner or small group • Q&A on personal situations
5:15-5:45 (30 min)	Resources & Community Building	• Comprehensive resource handouts • Local provider info (testing, PrEP, clinics) • Online communities & support • Create group contact list (optional) • Follow-up opportunities
5:45-6:00 (15 min)	Closing Circle & Celebration	• Group reflection: "What's different now than this morning?" • Commitment statements • Gratitude circle • Post-assessment • Certificates of completion • Photo (optional)

Facilitator Tips for Full-Day Format

Create community: With 7 hours, participants bond—foster this!
Vary activities: Mix lecture, discussion, hands-on, reflection, group work
Energy management: Post-lunch can drag—use interactive activities
Deep dives welcome: You have time for nuance and difficult questions
End on empowerment: Participants leave with comprehensive plan + community
Follow-up: Offer booster sessions or online group check-ins

Workshop Format Comparison

Aspect	90-Minute	Half-Day (4 hours)	Full-Day (7 hours)
Duration	1.5 hours	4 hours (+ 2 breaks)	7 hours (+ lunch + 2 breaks)
Coverage	Highlights from Parts I, II, V	All 5 parts covered	All 13 chapters in depth
Activities	2-3 quick activities	5-6 hands-on activities	10+ extended activities
Skills Practice	Brief role-play	Condom practice, role-plays, planning	Extended practice in all areas
MATCH Plan	Introduction only	Start personal plan	Complete comprehensive plan
Best For	Awareness events, tabling, intro sessions	Community workshops, college courses (single session)	Retreats, intensive training, certification courses
Outcome	Awareness + resources	Basic skills + started plan	Mastery + complete plan + community

Materials Needed (All Formats)

Essential for All Workshops:

Copies of relevant ebook chapters or handouts
Whiteboard or flip chart + markers
Name tags and pens
Ground rules poster
MATCH framework visual (large poster or slides)
Resource handouts (local clinics, hotlines, websites)

For Hands-On Activities (Half-Day & Full-Day):

External and internal condoms (enough for all participants)
Condom demonstration models (bananas, dildos, etc.)
Dental dams and gloves
Water-based and silicone-based lube samples
Various sex toy examples (silicone, glass, etc.)
Scissors (for DIY dental dam activity)

For Full-Day Workshop:

Comprehensive MATCH plan worksheets (printed)
Journals or notebooks for reflection
Role-play scenario cards
Certificates of completion
Snacks and water for breaks

🎉 COMPLETE WORKSHOP PACKAGE!

3 Flexible Formats | 12 Complete Lesson Plans | YOUR MATCH Framework

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