Transform your loss: your guide to strength & hope

by Ligia M. Houben, Ashley Deek

When we experience a loss in our lives, we may feel our world just shattered.  I understand you because I was there.  With the great desire to help you, I wrote this book, which can be your guide as you navigate grief, and help you find hope and meaning in your heart again. 
In this book, Ligia M. Houben introduced her methodology The Eleven (11) Principles of Transformation which can help you transform your loss and transform your life. This book is inspired by the loss of her father when she was 12 years old. It is dedicated to his memory because as she says, "Our relationship with our loved one doesn't end, it gets transformed. Love is eternal." It also has 60 stories of different losses, including the author's story, with the intention of accompanying you through your transition and bringing you a message of inner strength and hope.

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

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.