Travis J. Pashak,
Psychotherapy Defined and Described: A Primer for Novice Clinical Interviewers
Psychological Disorders and Research
2020
2674-2470
http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.PDR.2020.01.01
https://www.sciencerepository.org/psychotherapy-defined-and-described_PDR-2020-1-101 
Abstract: This brief article consists of an attempt to broadly and inclusively define psychotherapy, as well as to
provide a description of several basic skillsets for entry-level clinical interviewers, psychotherapists,
counselors, and social workers. The paper overviews four crucial points about therapy, namely that
interviewers should engage in active listening, scanning-and-focusing, open-minded curiosity, and the
avoidance of advice-giving. The paper concludes with a concise summary and encouragement for budding
therapists.Keywords: psychotherapy, active listening, scanning-and-focusing, curiosity, advice