Here at the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), we are getting ready for the holidays. While it may seem a bit early, when it comes to navigating the holiday season and the fall months, we think early preparations, conversations and getting our tools and strategies at the ready are best. The holidays can be stressful and (more…)
BEST Mission (Engage. Energize. Empower.)Â : Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Should you choose to accept this mission, you will be helping us to let empowerment soar sky-high for the brain injury community. Join us as we engage, energize and empower the brain injury community of survivors, caregivers and supporters on Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2017, (more…)
Most people’s lives are more satisfying when they have a clear picture of what they want for themselves. When people develop a mental image of how to achieve their goals, their sense of hope is strengthened. We use a process that helps individuals create a mental map that illustrates what is likely to be helpful (more…)
When someone experiences a brain injury, the whole family experiences this, too. The most common emotions and feelings family members and caregivers experience according to experts are disbelief, stress, grief/sadness, anxiety, and in time, acceptance. Erin Thompson, a Washington State high school student, artist, BEST volunteer and family member of a survivor, Â decided to represent (more…)
When someone experiences a brain injury, the whole family experiences this, too. The most common emotions and feelings family members and caregivers experience according to experts are disbelief, stress, grief/sadness, anxiety, and in time, acceptance. Erin Thompson, a Washington State high school student, artist, BEST volunteer and family member of a survivor, Â decided to represent (more…)
When someone experiences a brain injury, the whole family experiences this, too. The most common emotions and feelings family members and caregivers experience according to experts are disbelief, stress, grief/sadness, anxiety, and in time, acceptance. Erin Thompson, a Washington State high school student, artist, BEST volunteer and family member of a survivor, Â decided to represent (more…)
