Day 2: 2018 WA State TBI Conference

Forging new pathways, navigating new dreams.  The theme of the 2018 Washington State TBI Conference was absolutely perfect for superheroes: new paths, new dreams and how to make them happen. The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) team members were honored to hear conference participant’s stories, dreams and the paths they wanted to take going forward (more…)

Day 1: 2018 WA State TBI Conference

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is feeling extra energized this afternoon! We’ve just kicked off day one of the 2018 Washington State TBI Conference in Tacoma, Washington, and superheroes from the Washington State brain injury community are reuniting for two special days of sharing, caring, conversations, information and resources. The BEST Superhero booth is (more…)

BEST Space Closure Week of May 28, 2018

Our BEST Space will be closed during the entire week of May 28, 2018 due to the Washington State TBI Conference in Tacoma, Washington. Our BEST Space will reopen on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Thank you for your understanding. The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is excited to be a part of this year’s Washington (more…)

What About Emotional Rehab?

In all the research I have carried out since surviving my brain injury (stroke), I am struck by the huge emphasis given to physical rehabilitation compared to mental (or emotional) rehabilitation.  I’m not suggesting that the physical impact is unimportant, just that the emotional aspects of brain injury recovery seem a bit neglected compared to (more…)

Save the date: Giving Tuesday is November 27, 2018

Dateline: May 22, 2018 News: Superheroes Unite November 27, 2018 The Mission: To give back and give a hand up to the superheroes of the brain injury community. It’s never too early to get superhero-ready for giving back. The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is pleased to announce our participation in Giving Tuesday 2018. What (more…)