The author applies findings from emotion and motivation research, affective science, and social psychology to clinical practice in psychotherapy. He addresses the nature of emotions and the most influential and relevant theories; individual differences in terms of the experience, expression, and regulation of emotions; the relationship between motivation and emotion; the self and self-regulation as applied to emotions; emotion regulation; the role of appraisal and reappraisal in cognitive-behavior therapy; mindfulness and meditation strategies for enhancing positive affect and happiness; and neurobiological correlates of emotions and emotion regulation. Each chapter has sections on clinical techniques, case illustrations, and summaries of clinically relevant points. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)