BEST Superhero of the Month June 2019

It’s the superheroes behind the scenes that make all the difference. And one of those special superheroes is right in our midst.  Congratulations to Tamika Titus, our June 2019 BEST Superhero of the Month.  Tamika serves with the Traumatic Brain Injury Council as a Program Administrative Assistant, DSHS Staff. Her friendly, positive and helpful nature has (more…)

Brain Injury and Coping with the July 4th Holiday

Fireworks are deeply rooted in the celebration of the July Fourth holiday in the United States. For many people with traumatic brain injury (especially if it is coupled with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-PTSD, epilepsy/seizures or sensory issues), fireworks are challenging to cope with. Here are some of our favorite tips and strategies for coping with fireworks during the upcoming holiday: Here’s (more…)

Important Hours Changes: Our BEST Space and the Superhero Shoppe

Hours Change:   Before, on and just after the July 4th holiday, fireworks pose challenges for many of us with brain injuries; for many, the comfort of home around this time is best. With feedback from our beloved BESTies and volunteers, Our BEST Space and the Superhero Shoppe will be closed from July 1st-July 8th. We’ll resume our BEST (more…)

Welcome to the BEST Blog: Writer and Blogger, Rod Rawls

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is honored and delighted to welcome our newest BEST blog contributor.  Please welcome Rod Rawls, creator, writer, blogger and moderator of A Changing World: How One TBI Survivor and One Family Caregiver is Trying To Keep Up .  Rod was kind enough to allow BEST to share his blog articles (more…)