The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) was publicly honored last night by the City Council of the City of University Place at University Place City Hall for their community efforts and support. BEST supported an appreciation letter writing campaign along with other community partners for the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade(CAB), the city’s “adopted” brigade (more…)
A heartfelt and handwritten letter of appreciation really means something special; however, it’s extra special when it is going to one of our brave servicemembers deployed overseas. Earlier this year, the city of University Place, Washington, launched a community effort to write letters of support and appreciation to Joint-Base Lewis-McChord’s (JBLM) 16th Combat Aviation (more…)
Over the past weeks, we have been proud to welcome many new folks to our social media pages and blog. Here at the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), we consider it a great honor to be a resource for news, information, education, advocacy and support for the brain injury community (and we always like to (more…)
It is not what we learn in conversation that enriches us. It is the elation that comes of swift contact with tingling currents of thought. Agnes Repplier, American writer To come together in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment to share ideas and opinions, is critical to impact change and build community and teamwork. At (more…)
Join BEST & HeadStrong for Our Picnic at Dash Point State Park, Sunday August 17 for BBQ, picnic, and games at the beach! Camping Option Too! FLYERS below! Picnic Starts: Sunday, August 17 12:00 to 3:00 pm S2-Beach Parking Picnic Shelter Dash Point State Park 5700 Dash Point State Park Road Federal Way, WA 98023 (more…)
Here’s a link to a powerful article that describes one woman’s exploration into how brain injury can dominate her life; so much so, that it leads to loss of sense of self and overshadows the other life roles she plays. Whether you are an individual with a TBI or a caregiver, do you sometimes feel (more…)
