Clinical Intake & The PLISSIT Model in Sex Therapy

Title of Event: Clinical Intake & The PLISSIT Model in Sex Therapy

Description of Event:

This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to conducting effective clinical intakes with sex therapy patients, emphasizing the integration of the PLISSIT Model into early therapeutic interaction. Participants will explore the structure and function of intake sessions, learn strategies for initiating conversations about sexuality, and practice gathering the nuanced biopsychosocial and psychosexual data necessary for accurate assessment and treatment planning. Through guided instruction, sample intake forms, structured discussion, and interactive role-plays, learners will develop the confidence and competence to ask sensitive questions, establish rapport around sexual concerns, and apply PLISSIT-based interventions from the very first session. Emphasis is placed on ethical practice, cultural humility, and the therapist’s ability to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where patients feel comfortable sharing intimate details essential to their care.

Date of Event: Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

Time of Event: 12:00 PM EST -3:00 PM EST

Location: Online Synchronous

Sexuality Education (SE) Training:

SE1. Sexuality education training will include, but is not limited to: theory and methods of general education (including curriculum development, delivery and evaluation).
SE2. Theory and methods of sexuality education (including curriculum development, delivery and evaluation).
SE3. Ethical issues in sexuality education.
SE4. Theory and methods of approaches to sexuality education with specific populations (e.g., youth, older adults, couples, ethnic/ cultural/ faith-based populations, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities).
SE5. Theory and methods of different approaches to sexuality education delivery (e.g., small group work, one-on-one education, large group lectures or interaction, online delivery or use of other electronic means).

Sexuality Counseling (SC) Training:

SC1. Theory and methods of personal/individual counseling.
SC2. Theory and methods of sexuality counseling approaches to specific populations (e.g., youth, older adult, couples, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, ethnic/ cultural/ faith-based populations).
SC3. Theory and methods of different approaches to intervention in relationship systems.
SC4. Theory and methods of decision-making concerning sexually related medical interventions.
SC5. Ethical issues in sexuality counseling.
SC6. Theory and practice of consultation, collaboration and referral.

Sex Therapy (ST) Training:

ST1. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.
ST2. Techniques of sex-related assessment and diagnosis of the Psychosexual Disorders described in the current edition of the DSM.
ST3. Theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy problems.
ST4. Theory and method of approach to medical intervention in the evaluation and treatment of psychosexual disorders.
ST5. Principles of consultation, collaboration and referral.
ST6. Ethical decision-making and best practice.
ST7. Practicum Experience: Exposure to treatment of clinical sex therapy cases through direct observation, demonstration, case review or role-playing. eLearning cannot be applied. Applicants must be very clear in their documentation as to how they gained exposure to sex therapy cases.

Presenter/Speaker: Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.

Company/Organization Sponsor: Rivka Sidorsky & Associates

Contact Name: Lisa Karasik

Contact Telephone Number: (301) 244-8052

Contact Email: office@rivkasidorsky.com

Event Website: https://rivkasidorsky.org/workshops/plissit/view

AASECT Approved CEs: 3