The Four Habits That Can Ruin a Relationship—and What to Do Instead
Every couple argues—but it’s not the disagreement that breaks a relationship, it’s how we handle it. Learn the four toxic communication patterns that predict breakups, and how to replace them with healthier, loving habits.
Summer with Purpose: Finding Balance and Building Emotional Strength in Kids
Summer is more than a break from school—it's a powerful chance to nurture your child’s emotional health. Learn how to strike a balance between fun, rest, and growth, and use the slower pace to help your child build resilience, self-awareness, and lasting confidence.
Men’s Mental Health Awareness
While these are a few of the mental health issues that men may be dealing with, it’s important to note that men are less likely to talk about what they’re experiencing. This is due to feelings of inadequacy and a desire not to appear in crisis.
Loneliness: Let’s Talk About This Epidemic
Our schedules are packed, but our hearts are empty. Technology has made life faster, but not closer or easier. Some platforms now offer AI companions or therapy bots—automated 'connections' that mimic relationships but fall short where it matters most. We cannot mimic human relationships through technology.
Light the Way’s New Counseling Packages
At Light the Way Counseling Center, we’ve spent the last 21 years walking with people through pain, change, and breakthrough. Our new therapy packages are designed for those truly ready to commit to healing—offering structured, purpose-driven care for individuals, couples, and families who want meaningful progress and emotional clarity.
Getting Through MayCember and Embracing the Beautiful Mess of June: A Message for Exhausted Parents
May often feels just as packed, frantic, and emotional as the holiday season—but without the twinkling lights and peppermint lattes to soften the blow. You’re juggling field trips, recitals, banquets, and graduations, all while trying to stay present for your child’s big moments. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. There’s no prize for perfection—just for being there. So take a deep breath. You’re doing better than you think
When It’s Clear on Paper: A Game-Changing Tool for Couples
Each person completes the assessment individually. Then, they meet with a certified facilitator who walks them through the results—highlighting areas of alignment, difference, and misunderstanding. What makes this tool so effective is that it gives couples something objective to review together. It’s no longer just one person’s perspective—it’s all laid out clearly, in black and white
I Feel Anxious--- And I Don’t Know Why
If you scored a few 1s, 2s, or 3s, it’s something to take note of. If you see a pattern or feel like your anxiety is disrupting your daily life, working with a therapist can help bring clarity and relief. At Light the Way, we apply resources and expert knowledge from places like Amen Clinics to understand how anxiety affects both your mind and body. A region in the brain often linked to anxiety is the Basal Ganglia—this area can become overactive when you're feeling worried, tense, or fearing the worst. While you don’t need to be a brain expert, it’s helpful to know there are natural, science-backed methods to calm this part of your brain.
Performance Anxiety
Imagine standing outside a meeting room, heart pounding, palms sweating, and fear creeping in just as you’re about to give an important presentation. You know the material inside and out, yet anxiety takes over. This is performance anxiety—a fear that can impact work, sports, or artistic performances. From shaky voices to racing heartbeats, the symptoms can be overwhelming. However, with the right coping strategies, such as breathing exercises, meditation, and reframing negative thoughts, you can regain control and confidence. Don’t let fear hold you back—discover how to overcome performance anxiety and step into your full potential.
Back to the Garden: God’s Design for Marriage Part 2
A marriage weighed down by hurtful words and deeds is like the seed gobbled up by the birds, never having a chance to germinate and bear fruit. When emotional hurt and pain dominate a marriage, the joys of marriage never see the light of day. What are these words and behaviors that are so destructive? What are these 'love busters' that are so harmful to a marriage?
Three Ways to Help Your Children Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food
Struggling with children over food can confuse a child’s natural ability to listen to their bodies. For example, when food is forced upon them, used as a reward, or heavily restricted, it can lead to problems. Children may develop a dislike for healthy foods and obsess over foods that have been overly restricted or labeled as “bad.” In extreme cases, these practices can contribute to disordered eating behaviors.
As a parent, you can help your child develop a healthy relationship with food by practicing the 'division of responsibility.' This approach, suggested by feeding expert Ellyn Satter, allows parents to decide when, what, and where food is served, while the child decides if and how much to eat. This gives children the freedom to respond to their own hunger cues without the stress of external pressure
Back to the Garden: God’s Design for Marriage
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Marriage, as designed by God, was meant to be a relationship of deep connection, love, and fruitfulness. Adam and Eve’s union in the Garden of Eden was pure and unburdened—free from shame, conflict, and struggle. Yet, after their disobedience, the reality of marriage changed. No longer effortless, it required patience, faith, and intentional effort.
Like the Parable of the Sower, a thriving marriage depends on the soil in which it is planted. Some relationships struggle under the weight of misunderstandings and neglect, while others flourish through love, faith, and perseverance. Even in a fallen world, God’s design for marriage remains, offering couples the opportunity to cultivate a strong, fruitful bond rooted in His wisdom.