Local Author Shares Inspirational Story, Special Reception Planned at BEST in March

Mia Dalene Marcum-McCoy  is more than a survivor. The author, mother of two, philanthropist and renowned raw food chef is also an individual living with a traumatic brain injury. And while by definition, she “survived” some challenging experiences and events, she took her healing and life path on an unexpected but extraordinary journey. She learned (more…)

Check Out Local Derby Action This Saturday and Support Two Great Nonprofits

Mark your calendars, Puget Sounders!  Exciting roller derby action comes to town this Saturday night and the evening is guaranteed to be the very BEST! The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is thrilled and honored to join our community partner, the JBLM Bettie Brigade, an all-female, nonprofit, roller derby team from our very own local (more…)

Caregiver’s Corner: Kicking off a New Year!

At the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), we are passionate about supporting caregivers and honor their hard work and dedication. Today, we have a special post dedicated just for caregivers. BEST Board Vice President, BEST guest blogger and caregiver, Maggie DePuye-Phillips, is back with her informative and inspirational “Caregiver’s Corner” column. Join Maggie as she offers (more…)

New Music-Based Support Group Available at Our BEST Space February 4, 2015

The word “music” means many things to many people and can serve a variety of purposes. For example, we can be entertained by music in a concert hall, be moved by the background musical score in the movie or we can be motivated to move our bodies in exercise to the right music. The possibilities (more…)

Quote of the Week (Break Out the Music!)

Our BEST quote of the week takes on a special tune: it’s all about the healing power of music. Speaking of which, watch this space for a special announcement on a musical opportunity coming soon to Our BEST Space. I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we (more…)

BEST’s Stitching It Up on Video

At the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), we just can’t get enough of our Stitching It Up artisans and craftspeople! And while we’ve shown this short video before of the team in action, there are some of you who are brand new to BEST and we thought you’d enjoy seeing it! Enjoy! P.S. Interested in (more…)