These approaches use mindfulness to support awareness and emotional balance.
They focus on noticing thoughts and feelings without becoming overwhelmed by them.
Mindfulness-based therapies bring attention to the present moment, helping people observe thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations with greater awareness.
Rather than trying to change or suppress difficult experiences, these approaches encourage noticing them as they arise, without judgement. Over time, this can reduce reactivity and create more space to respond rather than react automatically.
Common approaches include Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). These often involve guided practices such as breathing exercises, body scans, and gentle movement.
Mindfulness-based therapies are used for anxiety, depression, stress, and relapse prevention. For many people, they offer a way to step out of habitual patterns and relate to experiences with more steadiness and clarity.