Ligia Houben’s Grief & Mindfulness Coaching Blog
Some of the Bravest Moments in Life Are the Ones No One Ever Sees
Showing up—for your life, your work, your healing—can be deeply challenging. Especially when...
Loneliness, Solitude, and Grief: Finding the Balance Between Isolation and Healing
Grief often arrives wrapped in silence. It’s not just the absence of someone we love—it’s also the...
Honoring a Legacy of Service: My Journey with the Alliance for Aging and Max Rothman
Some professional relationships transcend time. They become part of your story—shaping how you...
When the Dream Doesn’t Happen: Honoring the Grief of Professional Loss
We often associate grief with death—but grief also shows up in boardrooms, inboxes, and...
When Grief Meets Spring: A Gentle Invitation to Begin Again
Can it be a sense of renewal when grieving? Spring is a season that whispers renewal, fresh...
Embracing Change: Finding Joy and Meaning After Retirement
Retirement is one of life's most significant transitions and, for many people, it can represent a...
Reprogramming Your Mind in Grief: Letting Go What Doesn’t Help and Embrace a New Path
Grief is not just about losing a loved one—it’s about losing the version of yourself that existed...
Escaping the Mental Loop: How to Break Free from Repetitive Thoughts
Have you ever felt like your mind is playing the same thoughts over and over again? Like you wake...
How to Turn on Our Light in the Dark?
Sometimes, life changes us in an instant. We feel that everything is in order, but suddenly,...
Book Presentation at Books & Books: Allow Me to Live My Grief…and Heal from the Inside Out
The night of January 14th, 2025 was truly something special. Surrounded by the warmth of familiar...
Collective Grief: Recognition and Healing
On January 29, a tragic plane and helicopter collision near Washington, D.C. unfortunately claimed...
How to Start the Year with Authenticity, Hope, and Purpose
The New Year is more than just a date on the calendar; it’s an opportunity for a fresh start. What...
Reflecting on 2024: Embracing Love, Loss, and Hope for the New Year
As we live the final days of 2024, let’s take a collective pause—a moment to reflect on what this...
Embracing Thanksgiving with an Open Heart Filled with Gratitude and Love
Thanksgiving is a cherished time to reflect on our lives and connect with what truly matters:...
The Healing Power of Support Groups
"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person." —Albert...