When: Mondays, October 12 – November 16, 2026
Where: Harlowe Counseling, Lake Nona, FL
Facilitators: Melissa Miranda, LMFT, NCC, and Mariana Gomez, MSW, RCSWI

About This Workshop: 
This is a six-week educational workshop for teens ages 14–17. It is not therapy. There is no diagnosis, no treatment plan, and no clinical record.

Our goal is to give teens real, accurate information and practical skills so they can understand their emotions, recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships, and make informed decisions grounded in their own voice and values.

Workshop Schedule: 

• Week 1 (Oct 12): Getting comfortable. Introductions, group agreements, and building a feelings vocabulary.
• Week 2 (Oct 19): Self-esteem and the masks we wear. What sits beneath surface emotions, and emotional safety.
• Week 3 (Oct 26): Your nervous system. Stress, anger, and coping skills that work in real moments.
• Week 4 (Nov 2): Relationships, dating, and boundaries. Details below.
• Week 5 (Nov 9): Consent, intimacy, and body boundaries. Details below.
• Week 6 (Nov 16): What you're taking with you. Values, reflection, and celebration.

Weeks 4 & 5: Please Read Carefully 
These two sessions include direct, honest conversation about dating, relationships, sex, and consent. Our emphasis is on emotional understanding, recognizing unhealthy relationships, and helping teens find their voice and values. We share medically accurate information. We do not give instructional ("how-to") sexual content.

Week 4 will cover:

• Red, yellow, and green flags in relationships
• Recognizing controlling and abusive dynamics, compared with healthy, equal relationships
• Communicating boundaries and listening to other people's boundaries
• Opening an anonymous question box for Week 5

Week 5 will cover:

• Consent, body boundaries, and how to communicate them, both verbally and nonverbally
• The emotional side of intimacy, including deciding what feels right based on your own values rather than pressure
• Contraception and STI prevention, including abstinence
• Pregnancy concerns, including miscarriage, and where to find medical care and trusted support
• Online safety: sexting and sharing photos (including Florida law), catfishing, and the myth that disappearing messages are safe
• How pornography differs from real relationships
• Clarifying terms teens hear from peers
• Identifying a safe adult to go to with questions
• Anonymous questions, which facilitators screen and answer only when they fall within the workshop's educational scope

We will not:

• Show explicit images or media
• Encourage sexual activity
• Share facilitators' personal views on values-based topics

We encourage teens to bring these conversations home. Before Week 4, we'll send parents a detailed outline of what will be covered.

Confidentiality
What teens share stays in the group so they can speak honestly. The exception: our facilitators are mandated reporters under Florida law. If we have concerns about abuse, neglect, or risk of harm to self or others, we will act on them, and you will be contacted as appropriate.

Otherwise, we'll share general themes and skills so you can reinforce them at home.

Refunds and Withdrawl

Families may withdraw for a full refund by Friday, October 9, 2026. After that date, and once the workshop begins on October 12, no refunds or partial refunds are available, including for missed sessions. To withdraw, email info@harlowecounseling.com before the deadline.

Agreement
By completing this purchase, I confirm that:

• I am the parent or legal guardian of the registered teen
• I have read this agreement and understand this is an educational workshop, not therapy
• I understand and consent to my teen participating in all six sessions, including the Week 4 and 5 topics listed above
• I understand the limits of confidentiality described above
• I understand the refund and withdrawal policy

Questions before registering? Contact Harlowe Counseling at info@harlowecounseling.com