Important News for WA State BESTies and Support Groups

We care about the safety of all our activities participants and their families. Click here for up-to-date closings, tips, and information about the Coronavirus and your safety. BEST loves sharing … Facebook0TwitterPinterest0tumblr0Linkedin0Reddit0Email0

2020 Coronavirus Updates for BESTies and WA Brain Injury Support Groups

We care about the safety of all our activities participants and their families. Click here for up-to-date closings, tips, and information about the Coronavirus and your safety. BEST loves sharing … Facebook0TwitterPinterest0tumblr0Linkedin0Reddit0Email0

BEST in Second Life: Peer Center Activities and More

BEST has created a virtual presence in Second Life for reaching out to those with brain injury and their caregivers.  BEST hosts a variety of social events, small group discussions, workshops, and skills training. Our goal in Second Life is to support those with brain injury engage in alternative and meaningful learning and peer support. (more…)

WA State Research You Want To Support!

Calling all Washington State support group facilitators!! Thank you for facilitating and running support groups for those with brain injury and their families. Your continued commitment cannot be overstated or over-appreciated. You truly are the BEST! Our dear friend, and also a facilitator, Bethany Davis is conducting research about our support groups and has posted (more…)

Coping with TBI

(Editor’s Note: Writer, BEST guest blog contributor and brain injury survivor, Isaac Peterson, shares his personal coping strategies for dealing with brain injury in this comprehensive personal essay. KT) Since no two brain injuries are alike, I’ll share some coping with strategies in general terms. One of the most important things you can do to (more…)

Holiday Celebration: Tacoma and Puyallup Brain Injury Support Groups

Last night, the Tacoma and Puyallup Brain Injury Support Groups gathered for an early holiday celebration filled with good food, good conversation and good friends! Here are a few of our favorite photos from the festivities.  BEST loves sharing … Facebook0TwitterPinterest0tumblr0Linkedin0Reddit0Email0