The Center For Transforming Lives

Specialties

Ligia M. Houben’s purpose in creating The Center for Transforming Lives, is to provide a comfortable place where people have the opportunity to let go of their pain and problems, and are able to find peace, joy, and empowerment. It’s all about personal growth and transformation.

With This Purpose in Mind The Center Offers the following educational programs and workshops to promote personal growth and transformation for Individuals and for Professionals to better understand and help their clients. Meditation classes, to enhance relaxation and mindfulness. Consultation to individuals and families. Ligia specializes in life transitions, grief, loss and personal growth.

History

Established in 2012.

Ligia M. Houben MA, FT, FAAGC, CPC, CHT, is the founder of My Meaningful Life, LLC and The Center for Transforming Lives in Miami, Fl. Where she consults with individuals and families; offers guided meditation classes; coaching/​support groups and workshops. Ligia is a whole-​hearted speaker in the field of personal growth and grief & healing. She is also a Speaker for PESI.

She has reached many people with her messages about transformation, gratitute, forgiveness, and personal growth. She is a Fellow in Thanatology: Death, Dying, and Bereavement and a Fellow of the American Academy of Grief Counseling. She holds a BA in Psychology and Religious Studies from the University of Miami, MA in Religious Studies and a Graduate Certificates in Multidisciplinary Gerontology from Florida International University and in Loss and Healing from St. Thomas University.

Meet the Business Owner

Ligia M.

Business Owner

Ligia has conducted workshops and seminars in English and Spanish, in the United States and Latin America. Ligia M. Houben has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including CNN Español, NPR, NBC, and Univisión. A pioneer in working with Hispanics and grief, she authored the book Counseling Hispanics through Loss, Grief, and Bereavement. A Guide to Mental Health Professionals, which has been widely embraced as a helping manual in clinical settings, hospitals, and individuals. This book includes her system of transformation, The 11 Principles of Transformation™ which was introduced in her self-​help book Transform Your Loss: Your Guide to Strength and Hope.

Ligia M. Houben was born is Managua, Nicaragua and lives in Miami, Fla.

She is known for sharing her personal story of loss and transformation, her love for people, and her desire to bring peace and joy to others.