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  In brief As a therapist, understanding the world of affective neuroscience offers tremendous benefits. This post delves into the neural mechanisms behind emotions and affect, providing valuable insights for therapeutic practice. By recognizing the distinction between affect (immediate responses) and emotions (complex experiences), we can gain a deeper understanding of our client’s emotional experience. Exploring the attention spotlight and the salience network reveals the relationship between emotions, affect and attention. Moreover, understanding the ability to control attention towards affect and emotions empowers therapists to help clients develop emotional regulation skills and enhance their well-being. I hope reading this post may generate curiosity and raise awareness about the relevance of neuroscience in the field of psychotherapy, recognizing that many therapists may not be familiar with this connection. Closer Look The field of affective neuroscience studies the n