Summer around the globe has been challenging for most of us. It’s unusually hot or colder than expected. Flooding, drought, increased numbers and scope of wildfires, and taking time to spend an afternoon with friends is always welcome. No matter where you are virtual worlds offers chances for connection and fun. August was a great (more…)
(Note – This article has been revised as of 14 July 2025 to reflect updated event status.) One of the things we’ve tried to do over the past 17 years is to celebrate those who have given of themselves to BEST and to our community. We’ve embraced these superheroes as family and shared their stories. (more…)
How to Start Meditation in 3 Easy Steps More and more people are now beginning to appreciate the amazing power of meditation. No longer does the average Joe or Josephine view meditation as being black magic – it is now understood as a highly scientific and practical tool that anyone can and should use (more…)
Meditation is heralded by many as being a cure all – a panacea that can prevent all of your woes and help you to find peace and enlightenment. Though not entirely true, they’re not wrong. Compared with many other strategies, meditation is certainly one of the most effective when it comes to overcoming anxiety (more…)
(Editor’s note: BEST Executive Director, Gloria Kraegel, shares her reflections, remembrances and appreciation about one of our local superheroes, the late Tommy Manning. KT). Tommy Manning. Everyone in the Washington State brain injury community knows the name. You may have even met him at a support group meeting, seen him at one of the annual (more…)
Did you know that there are approximately 145,000 individuals in Washington State living with brain injury and resulting challenges? Do you realize that if we add families – parents, children, spouses, siblings – supporting those individuals the number of people affected by a brain injury easily doubles or triples. How can we meet the needs (more…)
