Lateral Thinking

(Editor’s note: Longtime BEST blog contributor, writer and brain injury survivor, Isaac Peterson, shares with us a new way to problem solve through what’s known as lateral thinking. Thanks Isaac for the helpful information! KT)  One of the joys of having a traumatic brain injury is that the things you easily did before, and without (more…)

Book Pics By Isaac Peterson

(Editor’s note: Writer Isaac Peterson shares some of  his favorite book pics. Thanks, Isaac for your book recommendations!  Isaac would love to hear about some of your favorite books, too. Reach out to him at the address in the bio below or share your thoughts in comments for this post on our Facebook, Twitter, or (more…)

Compassion Fatigue

Being a caregiver is important, but difficult work. Caregivers are caring and compassionate people who put their lives on hold in order to be there and to be ready to handle anything that might come up with the one they are caring for. The best ones take the care part of being a caregiver very (more…)

Foreign Accent Syndrome

(Editor’s Note: Do you know what Foreign Accent Syndrome is? Writer, longtime BEST blog contributor, and stroke survivor, Isaac Peterson, does a deep dive into this unusual and rare condition. KT)  By now you know the common difficulties caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially if you yourself have a TBI. I don’t need to (more…)

Writing Tips from Isaac Peterson

(Editor’s Note: Writer and BEST guest blog contributor, Isaac Peterson, shares his tips on creativity and sharing the written word with others. Thank you, Isaac, for this valuable and inspiring information! KT).  I was just thinking back on my pre-stroke life as an investigative journalist and how much it helps me with writing and blogging. (more…)