Sneak Peek: Summer 2019 Events

Ah, summer time. Here at the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), we are so excited!  Take a sneak peek at some upcoming events this summer in July and August and get your calendars ready.  Here we go!  July 9, 2019 in Spokane, WA:    From our BEST friends HeadStrong and Outdoors for All, July 21, (more…)

Virtual Tour: Superhero Shoppe Summer 2019

🌟NEW (Summer 2019): Take a virtual tour of our Superhero Shoppe,⚡️featuring all things superhero along with some fabulous local artists and makers! New merch and fun summer vibe awaits.🌞 Better? Proceeds support BEST programs and services that in turn support the brain injury community and their families. Check it out!   

BEST Superhero of the Month May 2019

Simply put, our latest BEST Superhero of the Month just gets it. The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is thrilled to announce Jeff Sebell as our BEST Superhero of the Month for May 2019.   Jeff is a published author, speaker and blogger who writes about brain injury and the impacts of his own TBI (more…)

The BEST Art Round-Up!

It’s our BEST art round-up of all things art in our community!  Create:  Creative Time is held each Wednesday at Our BEST Space in University Place, Washington from 11 am to 3 pm. Led by artist Diane Rasch, explore a variety of arts and crafts in a safe and comfortable environment. Activities are free and (more…)

On Self-Care and Determination: Working as Team

(Editor’s note: Writer, BEST guest blog contributor, and advocate, Isaac Peterson, pays tribute to a special doctor that encouraged his self-care strategies and wellness. Together, they made a great team. KT)  Just got some terrible news; my regular doctor, Dr. Louis Enkema just suddenly retired. I was impressed enough with Dr. Enkema that I used (more…)

For the Love of Lavender

Ah, for the love of lavender! 💜 This sweet-smelling, vibrantly colored plant is not only beautiful, but it chock full of health benefits. Here are some interesting facts about lavender. Did you know:  Lavender is an herb native to northern Africa and the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. Lavender grows well in the Pacific Northwest. (more…)