Take Care of Yourself the BEST Way Possible

Self-care is all the rage. You see recommendations for spas, facial products, types of massage therapies, and wellness weekends. Where ever I turn, there’s another ad for something to buy. My goal is to find ways to spoil myself (other than binging on old Star Trek episodes) that don’t cost anything. Or, at the least, (more…)

Fact Friday: Brain Injury and Celebrities

(Editor’s note: Brain injury fact–brain injuries do not discriminate. In this piece, writer, BEST guest blog contributor and stroke survivor, Isaac Peterson, discusses celebrities and other famous folks who are also brain injury survivors. KT)  They say traumatic brain injuries can happen to anyone and that it doesn’t care how rich or famous you are (more…)

Tip Tuesday: Creative Brain Boosting Meals and Foods with Dr. Krause

(Editor’s note: The Brain Energy Support Team is delighted and honored to share a blog exclusive article from our BEST friend, Dr. Jannine Krause! Dr. Krause shares her thoughts steps to healthy eating. Read on for some great tips and strategies to start in the new year. KT)  So you have a brain injury and (more…)

Self-Love Sunday: Welcome to Brain Injury Awareness Month

Welcome to Brain Injury Awareness Month, Creativity is a Superpower! Here’s our special schedule for the month:  Today, March 1, 2020, we begin with Self-Love Sunday. Here are 31 creative things to think about to show yourself a little love on this important month of awareness, learning, support and inspiration. 

Plateaus with Brain Injury

(Editor’s note: Earlier this month, writer and stroke survivor, Isaac Peterson, shared his thoughts about recovery and brain injury. Here’s his follow personal essay on reaching plateaus and brain injury. KT) Seems when I wrote about the time it takes to recover from a traumatic brain injury, I didn’t mention one stage of recovery a (more…)

Scholarship forms due March 1, 2020 for WA State TBI Conference

The 2020 Washington State Brain Injury Conference will be held on April 15, 2020 from 3 pm to 7 pm and April 16, 2020 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Washington.  Here is the save the date flyer with information, schedules, costs and more: Click HERE to register.  Please (more…)