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…)
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…)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder marked by recurrent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors; it’s not uncommon to develop OCD with brain injuries. Here’s a good infographic that tells the OCD story. BEST loves sharing … Facebook0TwitterPinterest0tumblr0Linkedin0Reddit0Email0
“Rebuilding Identity” is led in two sessions, focussing on building an empowering identity after brain injury. We discuss social identity and the impact of brain injury on identity. We work in small groups to create “Identity Maps” for our desired identities. We discuss positive ways to express our identity and the need for our (more…)
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