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The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2008 to serve those with brain injury and their families.

We have expanded our community to include those cognitive challenges and neurodiversity. The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2008 by a group of brain injury survivors, family, caregivers, and professionals to serve those with brain injury and their families. Over the years we expanded our community to include others with cognitive challenges and neurodiversity seeking to live meaningful and purpose-filled lives. BEST provides PEER support and education, along with tools and strategies to support success. The education and support BEST offers help participants live quality lives, define their interests and build on their strengths. Meaningful work, relationships, and independent living to the extent that fulfills us is all part of how we define personal success. For those who are interested in brain health and overall wellness, BEST is at the ready to help you engage, energize and empower yourself to live your best life. Learn more at https://brainenergysupportteam.org.

01/10/2025

It's the new year. Holidays are done, the colder weather has settled in, and your daily life is once more packed with things to do, places to go, and people to see. Want to battle the horned demon known as stress? We've launched our 7-Day Stress Reduction Challenge just for you; https://bit.ly/Jan25-7Day

It's the new year. Holidays are done, the cold weather has settled in (in most places), and your daily life is once more packed with things to do, plac

01/15/2024

We are reaching out to ask for your help to restore funding and representation for people living with brain injury in Washington State. Many of you know that in 2020 WA DSHS stopped funding support groups and other critical programs for the brain injury community.

A dedicated group of people have been working hard with legislators to correct this situation and restore funding to brain injury support groups and representation and transparency to the TBI Council. State Representative Jessica Bateman is presenting Bill HB 2248 on Friday, 19 January 2024, to the Washington State Legislature.

You can help! Visit our partner, Brain Injury Community Alliance at https://www.bialliance.org/2024/01/08/quick-guide/ and make your voice heard! It's easy. It's important.

I am writing to voice my support for House Bill 2248 (Rep. Jessica Bateman) and to request it be prioritized for a hearing in the 2024 Legislative Session.

04/01/2023

Virtual worlds, especially Second Life, provide an invaluable lifeline for many in our community who are isolated for a variety of reasons. Join us for our monthly Brain Busters discussion on Tuesday, 4 April, at 11am SLT. In the meantime, read more about it in this article.

Virtual worlds, especially Second Life, provide an invaluable lifeline for many in our community who are isolated for a variety of reasons. I've written about this before and personally experience how…

03/31/2023

The way we eat determines how healthy we are in the long run. When we're young greasy, fast food stops several times a week may not have much impact, but the impact you don't see in the moment will manifest itself later in life.

03/25/2023

Spring is here. Open the windows. Let the stale winter air out and the fresh air in. Visit our website and learn 10 easy self-care tips you can act on now.

Spring is here. Open the windows. Let the stale winter air out and the fresh air in. You can begin with these 10 easy self-care tips: Take a few deep brea

03/04/2023

Brain injury is not an event or an outcome. It is the start of an often misdiagnosed, misunderstood, under-funded neurological disease. Individuals who sustain brain injuries must have timely access to expert trauma care, specialized rehabilitation, lifelong disease management and individualized services, and supports in order to live healthy, independent and satisfying lives.

02/28/2023

Self-care is an important part of any healthcare regimen. Isaac Peterson says, "I’m a big believer in self-care for brain injury survivors, or for anyone at all for that matter. While I follow the doctor’s advice, I also allow myself the space to come up with my own individualized care plan, and so far it seems to be working and going great guns."

Read Isaac's latest article exploring his self-care journey on our BEST blog.

I’m a big believer in self-care for brain injury survivors, or for anyone at all for that matter. Medical professionals are great at their jobs and they help us keep breathing and walking around day…

02/19/2023

Did you know that the lotus grows in muddy water? It is said that the muddier the pond, the more beautiful the flower.

The lotus flower has great meaning in Buddhism. An open flower, one that has bloomed, represents enlightenment and the muddy water represents the turbulence and challenges of our daily life.

Did you know that the lotus grows in muddy water? It is said that the muddier the pond, the more beautiful the flower. The lotus flower has great meaning in Buddhism. An open flower…

02/18/2023

This is the time of year when your immune system takes a beating; flu, common cold, bronchitis, stomach bug, and even COVID. Yes, any virus can sneak in and take control whenever your immune system is weakened. If we focus on good nutrition and a reasonable amount of daily exercise we create a great foundation for sustained health. Add to that the 10 immune system boosters in this article and you just might get through the season with your armor of good health undented.

This is the time of year when your immune system takes a beating; flu, common cold, bronchitis, stomach bug, and even COVID. Yes, any virus can sneak in and tak

02/14/2023

It's February. Cold, wet, windy, and snowy. I know you believe chocolate and flowers make these days a lot easier to take. Just wanted you to know how much we appreciate you!

It's February. Cold, wet, windy, and snowy. I know you believe chocolate and flowers make these days a lot easier to take.Just wanted you to know how much we appreciate you!

02/13/2023

Remember the song lyric, "Rainy days and Mondays always get me down"? Well, not at BEST! We're here to remind you that no matter what happens you can handle it. We have the tools to support your success.

Remember the song lyric, "Rainy days and Mondays always get me down"? Well, not at BEST! We're here to remind you that no matter what happens you can handle it. You have the tools and the support to handle whatever this week throws at you.

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http://www.brainenergysupportteam.org/

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A BEST Superhero Mission Revealed!

In 2008 a group of survivors, family, caregivers, and medical professionals came together because we recognized there are fundamental services missing from the traditional, and accepted, protocol of treating those with brain injury. We wanted to take control of our treatments, our recovery, and our lives.

It is our belief that we know best.

From the commitment of those few people in 2008, and those on our team today, we have grown into a nationally recognized organization for our support, training, peer mentoring, and public awareness. At the heart of what we do is the symbol of the superhero, and embracing our empowerment and our own superpowers to change the face of brain injury forever (and maybe even save the world).

The education and peer support BEST offers help participants live quality lives, define their interests and build on their strengths. Meaningful work, relationships, and independent living to the extent that fulfills us is all part of how we define personal success.