Meditation therapy involves learning and practicing various meditation and mindfulness techniques under the guidance of a qualified therapist. This can be done in individual or group sessions. Common techniques include focus on breath, body scan, walking meditation, and loving-kindness meditation. Individuals are taught how to observe their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations without engaging with them or judging them. This approach focuses on developing awareness and acceptance of the present moment as it is. Programs such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) are examples of structured therapeutic applications of meditation and mindfulness, often including a combination of education, guided meditation, and home practice. Meditation therapy aims to equip individuals with tools and techniques they can use themselves to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and increase self-awareness.