Transform your loss.
Transform your life.
A compassionate path for individuals and families seeking grief counseling, grief support, and understanding after loss.
- You don't have to walk this path alone.
Compassionate support
Personalized, judgment-free guidance through every step of your grief journey.
Trusted experience
A transformational path
Grounded in The 11 Principles of Transformation® to help you move forward with understanding and hope.
You are here for more than support
As a trusted grief specialist in Miami, Ligia offers a compassionate space where grief is honored, validated, and understood. The 11 Principles of Transformation® are the genesis of Ligia’s mission, the heart of her work and the foundation behind everything she offers.
The 11 Principles of Transformation®
- RUnderstand your grief
- RValidate your emotions
- RReconnect with meaning
- RHonor your loss
- RMove forward with purpose
Grief is the natural
and unique response to loss
Loss of a loved one
Loss of health
Relationship loss
Caregiving
Aging
Loss of identity or purpose
It is possible to
transform grief into something meaningful
Thousands of individuals have found peace, understanding, and hope through the principles.
The 11 Principles of Transformation®
at your pace, in your own way
The 11 Principles of Transformation® are the core of Ligia’s work, while support remains flexible, personalized, and adaptable to your needs.
Online program
Self-paced guidance from anywhere.
One-on-one support
Groups
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Ligia Houben
Ligia Houben is a transformational grief expert, author, podcaster, and international speaker with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals transform grief into purpose. She is the creator of The 11 Principles of Transformation® and offers a unique blend of academic knowledge, compassionate care, and real-world experience. Ligia Houben is the founder of The Center for Transforming Lives in Miami, Florida.
20+
Years of Experience in Grief
Support and Transformation
Bilingual
Author & International Speaker
Certified Thanatologist
20+
Years of Experience in Grief
Support and Transformation
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Grief Support Specialist
Certificate Course
Begin healing through
insight and understanding
*Books available in English and Spanish
Begin healing through
insight and understanding
*Books available in English and Spanish
Healing through grief
with purpose
Join our community of hope and transformation
Discover compassionate conversations, practical tools, and heartfelt guidance to help you validate your grief, heal from the inside out, and learn how to live with purpose, meaning, and hope even after experiencing profound loss with Ligia’s YouTube Channel.
Listen to Ligia’s Podcast: Transforming Grief
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A peaceful space for
healing and transformation
Founded by Ligia Houben, The Center for Transforming Lives is a serene, welcoming space in Miami created to support individuals navigating grief, life transitions, and personal growth. Grounded in The 11 Principles of Transformation®, it is designed to help people release emotional pain, regain clarity, and reconnect with meaning and purpose.
You’re not alone
Stories of healing and hope
Many individuals, families, and organizations have found support, understanding, and meaningful guidance.
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★★★★★
“Being a professional who has specialized in the field of grief and loss since 1979, I am aware of Ligia’s contribution she made to the literature with her book Counseling Hispanics Through Loss, Grief, and Bereavement. Moreover, she created a grief model entitled The 11 Principles of Transformation®, this is a system that helps people transform grief into growth and has been presented nationwide in more than 100 cities.”
Howard R. Winokuer, PhD, FT
★★★★★
“Ligia Houben has gone through difficult times and precisely because of her ability to handle everything that life presented to her, she is a magnificent consultant and coach. She is sensitive, empathetic, and willing to work with someone until problems have been identified, and solutions have been implemented.”
Joachim DePosada
Global CSP
★★★★★
“Her loving and kind approach has helped me through some of my most difficult times. This was my first experience with a therapist and from the first date I felt completely comfortable with Ligia. I am eternally grateful to Ligia for everything she has done for me and I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for her help.”
Patricia Monterrey
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toward healing
You can feel supported, understood, and gently guided through grief.
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