Opening Hearts · Expanding Minds · Transforming Lives

HealWithin International is an afterschool program providing support through holistic and alternative healing methods, including creative expression, sound healing, and mindfulness meditation for children ages 8-17 whose mother is absent from their day to day lives. When a child feels the absence of her/his mother due to divorce custody, death, incarceration, institutionalization, or deployment, the child may experience difficulties associated with this absence. We help them discover inner strength physically and emotionally and shift their attitude. HWI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Our Vision

“Heal the emotional wounds of every motherless child – one day at a time.”

Our Mission

HealWithin International providing holistic, alternative therapies to children between the ages of 8-17 struggling with trauma primarily due to the absence of their mother.

Holding Space for The Innocent

This video of a little boy seeking his mother portrays our why and what we do.

We are so honored and excited that our organization was spotlighted in the Los Angeles Times. Thank you Ruth Sowby.

Read the On the Town Story here .

This vision would not be possible without our esteemed Board of Directors, Liza Boubari, Rosa Peña, Natalie Regg, Dr. Armina Gharpetian, Harry Leon, Christeil Gota, Julie Oktanyan Esq., and volunteer program leaders - each of whom is a leader in our community and youth advocate of her/his own.

God Bless Liza Boubari, Founder

Glendale Adventist Logo

3rd Annual Charity Poker Tournament

Outdoor Movie Night

Our Motherless Children Program

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Our Unique Approach

HealWithin International provides an integrative approach to total well-being through self-awareness. Our holistic therapeutic approach is to help individuals, families, and organizations connect by Opening Hearts, Expanding Minds and Transforming Lives.

How can we thank you Liza.  Amanda has been to your office only six times and we already see a huge difference in her attitude and confidence. When we came in to see you, we informed you she may not stay for she had refused five other therapists. They say teens are not easy, but somehow you connected and she bonded with you in ways no other had.  You helped her see there is more to her than what she thought and believed.  Home is better and she’s a happier person.
S. Varela

The leap to adulthood can be a tremendously frustrating period for an inexperienced teenager.  Lack of knowledge and life experiences often prevent us from making wise decisions along the way.  In such cases, it is important to find comfort in someone who is willing to listen without forming judgmental opinions.  Someone like Liza.
A. Grigoryan

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