
Monument Recovery’s Salutogenic Philosophy
We believe recovery should be about more than treating symptoms. It should be about building health, wellness, and purpose. That’s why our approach is grounded in Salutogenesis, a philosophy that shifts the focus from what causes disease to what creates wellness.
Coined by medical sociologist Aaron Antonovsky, Salutogenesis asks: Why do some people thrive, even under stress and adversity? The answer lies in cultivating what he called a Sense of Coherence; a mindset where life feels understandable, manageable, and meaningful.
The Three Core Elements of Salutogenesis

1. Comprehensibility: Making Sense of Life
When the world feels chaotic, recovery can seem overwhelming. At Monument, we create order and clarity through:
- Evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, which help young adults understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
- Psychoeducation sessions that break down relapse prevention and coping strategies into clear, actionable steps.
By increasing comprehension, clients begin to see recovery not as random or impossible, but as structured, predictable, and achievable.

2. Manageability: Building Confidence & Capacity
Healing requires not only understanding, but also the belief that you can handle life’s challenges. We strengthen manageability by offering:
- A continuum of care—from residential to PHP to IOP—tailored to each client’s stage of growth.
- Holistic supports including yoga, meditation, and art therapy, which help regulate the nervous system and improve overall wellness.
- Life skills workshops that prepare young adults for independence with tools like budgeting, job readiness, and healthy routines.
Together, these resources build self-efficacy and resilience, helping clients trust themselves to navigate the road ahead.

3. Meaningfulness: Finding Purpose in Recovery
The most powerful motivator for change is meaning. Monument fosters meaningful connection through:
- A young-adult centered community that emphasizes belonging and shared growth.
- Alumni engagement and events that extend support beyond treatment, keeping young adults connected and inspired.
- Purpose-driven growth that helps clients rediscover passions, values, and long-term goals.
By reconnecting young adults with a sense of purpose, we transform recovery into a journey worth investing in.

Why a Salutogenic Approach Matters
Traditional models focus on reducing pathology. Salutogenesis goes further, emphasizing the creation of health, even in the presence of stress. At Monument, this means our clients don’t just stop harmful behaviors; they develop resilience, coherence, and capacity to thrive in the long term.
Our team even uses a trauma-informed scale to measure each client’s sense of coherence across comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness. These scores guide treatment planning and interventions, ensuring care is personalized, trauma-informed, and growth-oriented.
From Surviving to Thriving
By weaving the Salutogenic philosophy into every level of care, Monument Recovery empowers young adults to:
Understand their experiences through structured, evidence-based care.
Build confidence with tools and resources that promote autonomy.
Rediscover meaning in relationships, passions, and life itself.
Recovery here is not just about avoiding relapse—it’s about creating a life that feels worth living.