Meditation therapy is a broad field that includes many different types of meditation techniques. Many elements of traditional meditation techniques run the spectrum, from guided imagery to slow, focused breathing and even progressive muscle relaxation and meditation. The most common traditional meditation techniques include: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), originally developed for cancer patients suffering from chronic pain, disability, and terminal illnesses, was designed to relieve the patient's stress and anxiety during periods of severe physical debilitation. Mindfulness based stress reduction has proven very effective for reducing stress symptoms. It can also help in the treatment of chronic and other diseases. MBSR combines meditation, relaxation techniques, cognitive restructuring, and personalized counseling or psychotherapy.