A collage of spring flowers developed in the Second Life virtual platform

BEST & Second Life revisited

You already know that in 2020 BEST moved all programming to our website, virtual events, and Second Life. At the time we believed we could make a difference by creating a virtual presence to support a neurodivergent community and their caregivers.  Our goal in Second Life was to support those with cognitive challenges & differences (more…)

Neurodragoneering! What The Heck Is That?

You’re sitting around the table with several friends and one begins to speak, “It’s dusk and the road is dusty and rutted. The town is another half day’s walk. Your pack is getting heavy and it begins to rain. As the rain continues you feel cold as the dampness of your rain-soaked clothes settles into (more…)

Tomorrow: Cognicon Begins in Second Life

CogniCon 2022 14 & 15 October 2022 Just us for Cognicon, October 14-15, 2022 for a virtual event that is like no other!  For those not familiar with Cognicon, the event was started in 2019. This virtual cognitive convention is designed to share information about brain health, wellness, self-care, empowerment, and supportive communities and programs in (more…)

Join BEST for Cognicon October 14-15, 2022!

CogniCon 2022 CogniCon 2022 14 & 15 October 2022  Cognicon returns! Save the date for October 14-15, 2022 for a virtual event that is like no other!  For those not familiar with Cognicon, the event was started in 2019. This virtual cognitive convention is designed to share information about brain health, wellness, self-care, empowerment, and supportive (more…)

BEST in Second Life: September 2022 Highlights

Here’s some highlights for what’s happening at BEST in Second Life for September 2022! Joining Second Life is free as well as events. To learn more about Second Life and to get started, click here.  (1) Brain Busters on Tuesday, 6 Sep at 11am SLT. The topic is chronic pain and the brain. Brain waves (more…)

Virtual Pool Party This Weekend!

Summer’s End Pool Party September 4, 2022  11:00 am – 12:30 pm SLT  Join us as we celebrate the end of Summer and the coming of Autumn with an all-out blow-out with DJ Anj. We’ll be poolside from 11 to 12:30pm SLT. SLurl; http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Prime/154/10/22 If you are new to Second Life, start your journey here.  There is no (more…)