Biography:
\nLigia M. Houben\, MA\, FT\, FAAGC\, CPC\, ChT\, is a pioneering grief and loss e xpert\, educator\, and author who has helped thousands find strength and h ope through her compassionate guidance and unique methods. Known as "The G o-To Coach for Grief and Loss\," Ligia combines her training as a Fellow i n Thanatology with her rich experience in psychology\, gerontology\, and r eligious studies to bring a holistic approach to grief recovery.
\nS he is best known for her &ldquo\;11 Principles of Transformation®\;\,&r dquo\; a grief model designed to guide individuals from emotional pain to personal growth\, as presented in her book\, Transform Your Loss. Your Gui de to Strength and Hope.
\nLigia has appeared as a grief expert on C NN Españ\;ol\, Univisió\;n\, NPR\, and NBC\, and her book Coun seling Hispanics through Loss\, Grief\, and Bereavement has become a key r esource in hospitals and mental health clinics\, particularly for those wo rking with the Hispanic community. Her most recent book\, Dé\;jame V ivir Mi Duelo&hellip\; de adentro hacia fuera\, available in both print an d audio\, offers a compassionate\, culturally aware approach to grief reco very for Spanish speakers.
\nWith a background that spans over a dec ade of teaching courses on Death and Dying at Kaplan University and Florid a International University\, Ligia brings an academic rigor to her work. S he has also led seminars across the U.S.\, presented for PESI\, and conduc ted over 50 presentations addressing grief during the COVID-19 pandemic in both English and Spanish.
\nAs she launches her Miami book tour\, L igia&rsquo\;s mission remains clear: to offer culturally sensitive\, acces sible\, and transformative support to all who experience loss. Learn more at ligiahouben.com.
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