BEST in Second Life

Check out BEST in Second Life, virtual world support for the individuals and communities.  Our programs offer peer and caregiver support, educational opportunities, special events and activities and more much.  It’s free and all are welcome!  Click here to start your journey today!  BEST loves sharing … Facebook0TwitterPinterest0tumblr0Linkedin0Reddit0Email0

Monday Motivation: May 23, 2022

There’s no should or should not when it comes to having feelings. They’re part of who we are and their origins are beyond our control. When we believe that, we may find it easier to make constructive choices on what to do with those feelings.  BEST loves sharing … Facebook0TwitterPinterest0tumblr0Linkedin0Reddit0Email0

Picture of forest and hills at sunrise. Text reads On Nature: I love the forest. It is a place where you can hear yourself better.

What is Forest Bathing?

What is forest bathing? Perhaps it is a bath in a forest, literally? As amazing and interesting as that sounds, forest bathing is indeed different, but in amazing and interesting way, too. Forest bathing is the holistic experience of simply being in the forest. The activity and health practice was developed in Japan during the 1980’s and (more…)

Visualizations and Affirmations

When I was on my month-long hospital stay after a stroke, I began my self-help program while I was still laying flat on my back in bed.  I believe what I did there was the real start of my recovery. My body didn’t work right and my brain was still scrambled, but I was still (more…)

Save the Date: Cognicon 2022 Fall 2022!

This fall, 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 communities and programs in the virtual (more…)

Just a Headache?

Recently, one of my housemates has been complaining daily about severe headaches. I’ve urged him to see a doctor, but he won’t do it.  Although headaches are a rarity with me, since my acquired traumatic brain injury,  I’m a bit leery when it comes to headaches. I haven’t been able to reach my housemate,  but (more…)