Have a superhero grad? A dad you think is just super? A special summer birthday coming up (fit for a superhero)? Then, be a superhero and visit the Superhero Shoppe, chock full of cards, goodies, party goods and gifts fit for all of the superheroes in your life! Check it out! Here are all of (more…)
(Editor’s note: Writer, BEST guest blog contributor and stroke survivor, Isaac Peterson, had an opportunity to try to something new: advocacy work. In his latest personal essay, he shares his experience as an advocate and about the new TBI legislation in Washington State. KT) There’s an old saying that goes, Laws are like sausages, it (more…)
Ah, for the love of art. This spring and summer, the local community art scene has something to offer for everyone. Here are three opportunities for you to create, share, and celebrate art! Create: Create art every Wednesday at Our BEST Space in University Place, Washington. Share: Washington State BEST artists, share your art with (more…)
The spring trademark weather of bright blue skies and warm sunshine of Eastern Washington, beckoned a special group last weekend to relax, reflect, and recharge. Our first TBI camping retreat was held from May 9 through May 12, 2019 at Liberty Lake Regional Park in Spokane County in Eastern Washington. The camping trip was designed (more…)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) impacts many populations; however, there is one population where the impact is especially significant. In prisons, it is estimated that 40% to 60% of those incarcerated have experienced a brain injury. It has also been shown that those in the correctional system with a traumatic brain injury may experience behavioral, emotional, (more…)
The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is thrilled to be participating in a community art installation at the Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) this fall. Work will be displayed in Tacoma Art Museum’s TAM Local: Community Art Space for the Superhero show from October 16, 2019 to December 26, 2019. We will have an opening reception Thursday, October 17, 2019 in the TAM Community Art (more…)
