"Forest Therapy and Mindfulness for Stress Reduction and Well-being in Highly Sensitive Persons (Pilot RCT)"

Weekly 2-hour guided sessions for 8 consecutive weeks in natural forest environments. Each session includes mindful walking, multisensory awareness (sight, sound, smell, touch), breathing exercises, and guided relaxation practices. Facilitated by certified Forest Therapy and Mindfulness instructors. The intervention is non-invasive, focused on stress reduction, emotional regulation, and improved subjective well-being through mindful immersion in nature.

Weekly 2-hour structured sessions for 8 consecutive weeks conducted indoors (classroom or wellness center). Activities include health education talks on stress and wellness, guided music-based relaxation, and eco-friendly culinary tasting experiences. Designed to provide an active comparator condition controlling for attention, group interaction, and wellness-related content without exposure to forest environments or formal mindfulness practices.