Holiday Tips and Strategies for Caregivers

The holiday season can be stressful time of year for many of us. For caregivers, it can add even more complexities to an already hectic pace. Here are some links to some of our favorite articles that have appeared on this blog and elsewhere that provide helpful tips designed especially for caregivers to navigate the (more…)

Just for You: BEST Holiday Tips

Here at the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), we are getting ready for the holidays. 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 overwhelming for everyone; it can be (more…)

In Words and Art: BEST Holiday Tips

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…)

In Words and Art: BEST Holiday Tips

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…)

Path to Acceptance: Art Installation Day 5 “Acceptance”

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,  decided to represent (more…)