About LightINU
Our Mission
We believe students deserve more than academic preparation. They deserve structured guidance in understanding themselves, managing emotions, and making thoughtful decisions.
LightINU exists to bring proactive, skill-based social and emotional development into everyday school environments.
“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.”
~ Hafez
Why S.E.T. for Life Was Created
In both classroom and clinical settings, we saw the same pattern: students were often supported only after challenges surfaced.
We built S.E.T. for Life to shift that model.
Rather than waiting for crisis points, this curriculum develops awareness, regulation, resilience, and decision-making skills before problems escalate.
Meet the Founders
LightINU was founded by a licensed therapist and an experienced educator who saw the same gap from two different perspectives.
Brett Martin, LMFT
Brett is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting youth and families across both clinical and school settings. His work focuses on helping young people build emotional awareness, resilience, and the practical skills needed to navigate life with greater confidence and clarity.
Erik Martin, Veteran Educator
Erik is a seasoned educator with over 15 years of experience teaching and designing curriculum for teens and young adults. His work focuses on creating structured, engaging learning environments that help students build real-life skills and grow with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.
