In Words and Pictures: Eastern Washington TBI Retreat May 2019

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…)

Spring and Summer Food Love: Recipes Sought

Spring and summer food love❤️🍓🥑.  One of the magical parts of this time of year is all of the fresh foods that are available. BEST is seeking your favorite healthy and hearty spring and summer recipes to share. Feel free to email Kim at kimt@brainenergysupportteam.org. Can’t wait to hear your delicious ideas! BEST loves sharing (more…)

BEST Artist Spotlight: Jennifer McCarthy

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…)

BEST Superhero of the Month for April 2019

  It’s been two years since the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) began the BEST Superhero of the Month recognition award, and this month, April 2019, we have a first!  BEST will be honoring an entire TEAM of superheroes for our first team award.  We are thrilled to present the BEST Superhero of the Month (more…)

Recap: Saying It Out Loud April 29, 2019 Tacoma

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) was honored to participate in the 2019 Saying It Out Loud all-day conference at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center on April 29, 2019 in Tacoma, Washington. The conference,  now in it’s 18th year, was hosted by the Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) Behavioral Health Administration’s (BHA) Division (more…)

Superhero: Coming October 2019

What are superheroes made of? Here are some words that come to mind:  Now, what if we had the opportunity to answer that question and explore the answers through art? How would that look like?  Here are some examples:    The photograph above of the lion is the symbol of being brave. Brave is a superhero word, most (more…)