The PLISSIT Model
Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, and Intensive Therapy
The PLISS part of this model is used by indviduals in a variety of fields from health care to law enforcement.
Permision Stage: In this stage the therapist gives permission for what is already happening in the clients life. Often, a sexual history will be taken as well.
Limited Information: This could include giving anatomy lessons and explaining the sexual process. A certified sex educator would be able to handle this level
Specific Suggestions: This would be the place where something like sensate focusing would come into play. However, if the issues are heavy then intensive therapy would be needed.
Intensive Therapy: This part is reserved for sex therapists. Long term intervention is needed to address issues at this level.
Limited Information: This could include giving anatomy lessons and explaining the sexual process. A certified sex educator would be able to handle this level
Specific Suggestions: This would be the place where something like sensate focusing would come into play. However, if the issues are heavy then intensive therapy would be needed.
Intensive Therapy: This part is reserved for sex therapists. Long term intervention is needed to address issues at this level.