Thank You Support Group Families!

“Sometimes, we simply need someone to simply be there, not to fix anything or do anything in particular, but just to let us feel that we are cared for and supported.” Thank you to our support group families today and everyday. BEST loves sharing … Facebook0TwitterPinterest0tumblr0Linkedin0Reddit0Email0

Homelessness and Brain Injury

In Pierce County, Washington, where BEST is headquartered, it has been determined that over 1,700 people are considered homeless according to information released by the Metropolitan Development Council (MDC).  This is a 37 percent increase from last year. Unfortunately, brain injury plays a major role in the homeless population. Some studies have shown that it (more…)

Meet Jeff Sebell of TBI Survivor

Meet one of our BEST friends, writer/blogger Jeff Sebell! Sebell pens the powerful, longtime blog, TBI Survivor.  The aim of this blog?   Click on the links above to read some really beautiful articles about living with TBI. Click here to learn more about Jeff Sebell, his work and his life. BEST loves sharing … (more…)

More Great Training from our BEST Friends, HeadStrong!

From our BEST Friends at HeadStrong: Meaningful Projects & Activities is the last module in our three-module series. This module is based on the work we do in the Identity module. We brainstorm projects that are meaningful to you or the person you are working with. We use exercises and tools to make ambitious projects (more…)

Do You Think Brain Injury Is Shocking?

BEST Communication Manager, Kim Thompson (pictured on the left), proudly served as a guest blogger in today’s edition of Brainline.org, the nation’s largest online resource for the brain injury community. Her essay, “Are You Shocked by Brain Injury? That’s Not a Bad Thing,” appeared this morning on the website and the organizations Facebook page. Click (more…)