One of life’s great surprises is when an act that is perceived as small at first, grows into something much bigger and quite special. For some, this transformation can be utterly life-changing. Little did writer, instructional course designer and facilitator, Barbara Stahura know that simply putting words in a journal nearly two decades ago would (more…)

One person caring about another represents life’s greatest value. — Jim Rohn The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is pleased and honored to announce that we will be hosting a monthly caregiver support group at our facility beginning in September. All are welcome. The group will be facilitated by BEST Team and Board member and (more…)
 A heartfelt and handwritten letter of appreciation really means something special; however, it’s extra special when it is going to one of our brave servicemembers deployed overseas. Earlier this year, the city of University Place, Washington, launched a community effort to write letters of support and appreciation to Joint-Base Lewis-McChord’s (JBLM) 16th Combat Aviation (more…)
Over the past weeks, we have been proud to welcome many new folks to our social media pages and blog. Here at the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), we consider it a great honor to be a resource for news, information, education, advocacy and support for the brain injury community (and we always like to (more…)

It is not what we learn in conversation that enriches us. It is the elation that comes of swift contact with tingling currents of thought. Agnes Repplier, American writer To come together in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment to share ideas and opinions,  is critical to impact change and build community and teamwork. At (more…)
Here’s a great and comprehensive article on mobile apps that help individuals living with brain injury.