Talking About Sex in Therapy: Clinician Handout

Bring the conversation beyond the presentation with this practical 2-page clinician handout designed to build confidence in discussing sexual health in therapy. This resource summarizes key concepts from the training, including common barriers to sexual health conversations, recognizing indirect client cues, the PLISSIT Model, simple ways to introduce the topic, and guidance on practicing within your scope of competence.

Perfect for therapists, interns, graduate students, and helping professionals looking for a quick-reference guide they can return to in everyday clinical practice.

Includes:

• 2-page printable PDF

• Conversation starters for discussing sexual health

• Overview of the PLISSIT Model

• Scope of practice guidance

• Clinical takeaways and reflection prompts

A practical resource to help you feel more confident, competent, and prepared to address sexual health as part of whole-person mental health care.