The PLISSIT Model in Therapy
NASW-Maine Chapter
March 6, 2026
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)
2.25 Continuing Education Hours
Sexuality is a vital part of human identity, yet many clients struggle to bring it into therapy—and many therapists feel unprepared to welcome it. This workshop introduces the PLISSIT and EX-PLISSIT models, practical frameworks that help therapists address sexual health with clarity, confidence, and sensitivity.
Participants will:
- Demystify the therapist’s role in making space for clients’ sexuality within the therapeutic process.
- Explore the importance of sexual health across the lifespan through the expanded EX-PLISSIT model.
- Understand how non-sex therapists serve as frontline providers and gatekeepers for sexual health and growth.
- Learn strategies to foster open, non-judgmental dialogue with clients around sexuality and sexual health.
- Discover how therapists can help clients move toward healthier, more satisfying sexual lives.
- Receive a curated resource list for continued professional development in sexual health.
Register now for "The PLISSIT Model in Therapy"
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