name: Ligia M. Houben
genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Self Help
avg_rating: 4.5
ratings_count: 14
about: Ligia M. Houben, MA, FT, FAAGC, CPC, ChT, is a pioneering grief and loss expert, educator, and author who has helped thousands find strength and hope through her compassionate guidance and unique methods. Known as "The Go-To Coach for Grief and Loss," Ligia combines her training as a Fellow in Thanatology with her rich experience in psychology, gerontology, and religious studies to bring a holistic approach to grief recovery. She is best known for her “11 Principles of Transformation®,” a grief model introduced in her book "Transform Your Loss: Your Guide to Strength and Hope." It is designed to guide individuals from emotional pain to personal growth.Ligia has appeared as a grief expert on CNN Español, Univisión, NPR, and NBC, and her book Ligia M. Houben, MA, FT, FAAGC, CPC, ChT, is a pioneering grief and loss expert, educator, and author who has helped thousands find strength and hope through her compassionate guidance and unique methods. Known as "The Go-To Coach for Grief and Loss," Ligia combines her training as a Fellow in Thanatology with her rich experience in psychology, gerontology, and religious studies to bring a holistic approach to grief recovery. She is best known for her “11 Principles of Transformation®,” a grief model introduced in her book "Transform Your Loss: Your Guide to Strength and Hope." It is designed to guide individuals from emotional pain to personal growth.Ligia has appeared as a grief expert on CNN Español, Univisión, NPR, and NBC, and her book "Counseling Hispanics through Loss, Grief, and Bereavement" has become a key resource in hospitals and mental health clinics, particularly for those working with the Hispanic community. Her most recent book, "Déjame Vivir Mi Duelo… de adentro hacia fuera", available in print and audio, offers a compassionate approach to grief recovery for Spanish speakers. On November 19, 2024, this book will be offered in English, "Allow Me to Live My Grief...and Heal from the Inside Out."With a background that spans over a decade of teaching courses on Death and Dying at Kaplan University and Florida International University, Ligia brings academic rigor to her work when needed. She has also led seminars across the U.S., presented for PESI for mental health professionals, and conducted over 100 presentations in English addressing grief and loss transformation. ...more