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27. November 2023

Teaching Salutogenesis

We need to talk about teaching salutogenesis as a health promotion process and as a part of life-long learning. A mature body of literature advocates the application of salutogenic perspectives…

02. October 2023

Hitchhiker’s Guide to Salutogenesis

In 2010 the Hitchhiker’s Guide to Salutogenesis was published by Bengt Lindstrom and Monica Eriksson. This was the first time we presented salutogenesis with both theory and scientific evidence in…

04. September 2023

Salutogenesis and Yoga Therapy

Salutogenesis, may be defined as all the factors involved in manifesting and sustaining a sense of wellbeing and wholesome wellness. The equivalent concept in Indian tradition is “Swastha” that implies…

12. August 2023

Beyond the Coping Role of Sense of Coherence: The Case of Needs-Based Crafting

Traditionally, the salutogenic model has been associated with fortifying individuals against adversity. In this case, the core concept of salutogenesis – Sense of Coherence (SOC) – helps to cope with…

Relaunch of the STARS Website

We are very happy to have re-launched the STARS website. Salutogenesis is about resources and participation – and so is this site!