“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…)
Guest contributor Elissa Farmer explores invisible illnesses and disabilities. While the author is specifically referring to bipolar disorder, her words ring true for those of us with brain injury. Join us as we see Farmer’s painful and poignant journey and how she learned to find her voice. ************************************************************************************************************* Speak By Elissa Farmer Today, I am a (more…)
Superhero Saturday: Only ONE week away, Puget Sounders until our BEST friends, the JBLM Bettie Brigade, roll into town! Besides exciting derby action, the Betties are collecting school supplies at this bout for local kids in need. Mark your calendars and let’s give them our BEST support.
Today (and everyday!), we celebrate passion. At the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), that passion centers around support and service for the brain injury community. Our BEST thanks and wishes to all of our BEST superheroes and their families, volunteers, our community partners and generous donors for your passion to support the BEST mission, vision, (more…)