Salutogenesis in practice.
A quiet room, a clear question, and a framework built on what makes you stronger.
Most counseling starts with what's wrong. We start with what's right.
Salutogenesis does not disregard problems — it simply refuses to let them define you. The focus remains on what keeps you steady, and from that foundation, meaningful progress is built. Resilience is a central concept in this work. It is not an innate trait but a learnable skill, developed by identifying your core psychological strengths and applying them with intention. Herman Hoving’s salutogenic approach — grounded in Antonovsky’s Sense of Coherence and its three pillars of comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness — redefines resilience not as a return to a former state, but as continued growth under pressure. The method unfolds in three steps: a personal history audit to map formative experiences, an energy audit to distinguish “Energizers” from “Drains,” and a clear separation between external resources and internal strengths. A daily Strengths Spotting practice reinforces this awareness, while structured support in The Hague translates those resources into enduring change — moving from survival to meaningful growth.
The Den Haag approach to what makes you stronger
Instead of cataloging symptoms, we trace the roots of resilience. Each session builds on a single question: what keeps you healthy?
Sense of coherence
We map what makes life feel comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful for you.
Strength inventory
We identify resources you already have, then build on them rather than fixing deficits.
Root cause clarity
We trace stress patterns back to their origin, not just the surface symptoms.
Everyday practice
We turn insights into small, repeatable actions that fit your actual life in The Hague.
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No intake forms, no waiting list. Just a real conversation about what makes you stronger. Sessions available in The Hague.
What does a salutogenic session involve?
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