DATING, RELATIONSHIPS, AND RESPECT
DESCRIPTION: We’re taught to read and write, but no one teaches us how to find love. Our informal relationship education teaches us that sharing our feelings (while sober) is WAY too dangerous, hooking up is easier than dating, and finding love happens when you least expect it. But it doesn't have to be so difficult. That's where New York Times bestselling author and nationally syndicated advice columnist Harlan Cohen steps in to clear up the confusion. Harlan has cracked the code on dating and relationships and shares the secret truth to finding love.
Harlan takes the best from his book, Getting Naked: Five Steps to Finding The Love of Your Life (While Fully Clothed and Totally Sober) and syndicated advice column to deliver a hilarious, honest, and life-changing event. Harlan addresses dating, relationships, consent, healthy relationships, and the role of alcohol in dating. Attendees can text Harlan messages LIVE during the event. Harlan empowers men and women to say what they think, express how they feel, set boundaries, respect boundaries, and never look back. Harlan crafts each show to fit the needs of the community he’s addressing. This fast-paced and entertaining event is part speaking, part audience participation and 100 percent clothed.
ABOUT HARLAN: Harlan is a dynamic and humorous presenter who has visited over 500 high school and college campuses. His events are interactive and engaging. Audience members send live text messages, engage in impromptu conversations, and participate in questions and answers during the show. Harlan even plays the guitar. Each event is customized to fit the needs of your community.
Questions? Have a date in mind? Event Request Form
TOPICS: Consent, dating, relationships, healthy risk-taking, alcohol use/abuse, LGBTQ issues, sex, virginity, sexual assault, bystander invention, conflict resolution, respect, mental health, and body image.
AUDIENCE: All ages, college students, mature high school students, residence life staff, Greeks, educators, parents, mental health professionals.
LENGTH: 60-90 minute keynote or workshop
FEES & AVAILABILITY: SUBMIT EVENT INTEREST FORM
HARLAN IN ACTION
What People Are Saying
Harlan was an absolute pleasure to have at Northeastern. He could not have been more gracious, easy to work with or nicer with our students. We had a fantastic turnout for a Friday rainy night in Boston –and what’s even better is that students stayed the entire show and really enjoyed it. We had an after-party that Harlan promoted during the show and had a very successful event. Students came to meet each other, meet Harlan and put themselves out there in a way that was clearly a result of Harlan’s encouragement and messaging. Possibly the most impressive to me was the time that Harlan took with students ---he was patient, kind and stayed at our event until each and every student who wanted an opportunity to speak with him had ample time to talk.
Amaura Kemmerer, LICSW
Director, Office of Prevention & Education at Northeastern O.P.E.N.
You had such a significant impact on my son and your words kept his dream alive. I am so thrilled we attended your program and I sincerely thank you for your incredible words and inspiring my son to follow his dreams and not give up.
- Lori R, Mom of Deerfield High School Student
Last night was OUTSTANDING! Thank you so much for not only presenting, but actually spending time with our students and parents. Let’s set up a lunch meeting soon to plan for next year
- Lulú Hertenstein, Community Outreach Specialist, West Aurora School District 129