• Breathwork and vagus nerve exercises

• Nature walks and body-based awareness (somatic grounding)

• Basic circadian rhythm repair (sleep hygiene, light exposure)

• Medication adherence (if applicable), with explanation from a sensitivity perspective

• Psychoeducation on the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait

• Personal overload mapping: what overwhelms you

• Journaling and group sharing on lived sensory experience

• Building a “personal bandwidth profile” (cognitive + emotional + environmental)

• Cognitive load mapping (detecting early overwhelm signs)

• Nutrition and gut-brain tools: anti-inflammatory diets, magnesium, omega-3s

• Gentle yoga and body scan meditations

• Digital detox tools and how to create “buffer zones” in daily life

Executive Function Rehab

• Gradual rebuilding of attention, planning, and short-term memory

• Use of visual timers, guided task lists, and “one-thought-at-a-time” protocols

Cognitive Stimulation with Rest Cycling

• “Dose and rest” approach: short, focused sessions followed by deep relaxation

• Tools: logic puzzles, pattern recognition, nonverbal matching games, nature-based challenges (e.g., identifying bird sounds or plant shapes)

Physical-Cognitive Integration

Incorporate gentle, low-stress physical activities that engage motor skills, visual tracking, and timing — all of which stimulate prefrontal cortex and cerebellar circuits without cognitive overload:

• Ping pong: proven to enhance focus, hand-eye coordination, and mental agility

• Tai chi paddle drills: combining rhythm and soft movement

• Balloon volleyball or target toss games: playful, non-competitive stimulation

• Balance walks or nature-based obstacle games: gentle vestibular challenge plus mindfulness

• Reframing schizophrenia as an overload disorder, not a broken brain

• Social scripting and assertiveness for sensitive individuals

• Dealing with stigma through strength-based identity work

• Learning to say “no” and control sensory boundaries

• Creating an “overload recovery kit”: routines, diet, music, people

• Building an adaptive lifestyle with work, relationships, and purpose

• Gradual return-to-life plans with remote check-ins

• Optional med tapering under supervision if stable (after 6+ months of calm)

• Occupational therapy adapted for sensitive nervous systems

• Trauma-informed care for those with early adversity

• Immune and inflammation testing (if personalized care is available)